Course itinerary
If you’ve always thought that you’d like to learn a few practical words of French or just want to improve your French conversation but don’t fancy sitting in a classroom then this could be the learning holiday for you.
You’ll combine exhilarating surfing lessons each day with relaxed and fun French ‘chat’ workshops to help you learn French that can be used in everyday situations as you holiday in France.
Learn French in this amazing eco-friendly surf lodge as you relax and sit out on the large outdoor terrace or kick back in the large communal lounge is the perfect environment to learn this beautiful language.
Exercise your body and mind as you combine the adrenaline rush of surfing with the satisfaction of learning a new language in this beautiful environmentally friendly lodge and take home two new skills that will stay with you long after the holiday is over.
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced surfers & French speakers
- Must be able to swim
- Minimum age 18 (children are accepted if accompanied by an adult)
Surf & French Chat Holiday Start Days
- Surf & French holidays run from April-June & September-November
- All holidays start on Sunday and end Saturday (6 nights/7 days)
Surf & French Conversation Class Schedule
Surf
- Each day from Monday to Friday you will have one surf lesson lasting 1.5 hours
- Start times of your surf lessons will depend of the surf conditions from day to day, please be sure to check the times with your surf instructor
- Theory lessons will take place outside of surf practice either at the cabin on the beach (15 minutes before the lesson) or at the lodge (breakfast or evening time)
French Chat Workshops
- Each day from Monday to Friday you will have a fun and relaxed French chat workshop lasting between 1.5 and 2 hours
- French lessons will fit around your surf lessons
What Will I Learn?
Surfing
- It is important to note that all surfing is done in keeping with this surf school’s environmental policy
- Your qualified instructors will take you to the best surf spots to suit your needs
- Theory lessons will include coastline knowledge, rips, local conditions, safety issues, weather forecasts and more
- Warm up exercises to prepare you for the ocean conditions that day
- During each lesson you will have 2 goals to work towards that will be suited to your level, as you work towards your goals the instructor will give you personal feedback to help improve your technique
- At the end of your lesson the instructor will get the group together to discuss what you will work towards during the next lesson
- As a beginner you will learn how to handle a board, how to paddle, catch white waves, pop up on the board and standing up in the foam
- As an intermediate surfer, you will learn how to catch some speed to move your board on the wave, intensify your carves, feel feet pressure on the board, receive video support learning and practice on a variety on surf boards so you know which board suits you
- As an advanced surfer you will receive surf guidance as opposed to surf lessons to make sure you make the most out of your time on the Atlantic coast
French Conversation
- French workshops are designed to be fun and practical as you learn the grammar and vocabulary you need to get by in everyday situations
- Depending on the group and your level you’ll cover things like how to shop for food, prepare recipes, order in a restaurant and general holiday and living in France French
- Forget verb tables and don’t worry about making mistakes, these French workshops are relaxed and fun and designed to increase your confidence to get you chatting in French
Eco-Friendly Surf Lodge
- The beautiful eco-friendly accommodation is set in a 300 year old recently renovated farmhouse using all natural and local materials to respect the environment
- All water is heated by solar panels or in the absence of sunshine, an eco-friendly geothermic system takes over
- The lodge has just 4 bedrooms each with their own bathroom that sleep 1 – 4 people
- Take advantage of the warm hydro-massage pool which is heated to 33 degrees and can be used anytime or sweat it out in the hammam
- Watch movies or TV in the communal area with a TV and DVD player (pop on those French subtitles to help you practice!)
- Relax after your surf & chat classes by playing on the Wii or have a game of pool
- Or, chill out in the tree hut, in a hammock or on the large outdoor terrace
- If you want to keep active, take out a mountain bike, canoe or play badminton and jump on the lodge trampoline
What Accommodation & Meals Are Included?
- This surf & French chat holiday includes 6 nights/7 days accommodation at the eco lodge in a shared room (max. 4 sharing a room and bathroom)
- Check in anytime after 2pm on Sunday and check out by 10am Saturday morning
- An organic continental breakfast is included everyday using organic and local products
- On Thursday night, dinner is included with the group (French chat encouraged!)
- Lunch and dinner are self-catering; you will have free use of the spacious kitchen as well as the outdoor BBQ and unlimited tea and coffee
- An a la carte menu is available for dinner on request at an additional cost
Want A Private Double Room?
- Rooms can be booked for just 2 sharing for a supplement, if you would like to book this, please email or call +44 (0) 8445 020445 with your dates to check availability and prices
Accommodation Location
- The eco surf lodge is located just a 10 minutes drive from the beach breaks of Seignosse and Hossegor and is nestled between the pine forest and the ocean within walking distance from the Etang Blanc nature resort
Surf Equipment
- You will be kitted out in top quality wetsuits if needed
- This school has over 80 surf boards to choose from in varying sizes and styles
- Surf board brands a plenty from BIC to NSP to Surftech
Free Time
- Hang out with your fellow surfers at the beach hut or in the surroundings of the lodge
- Surfboard and wetsuit rental are included for the week so you can practice your new found skills in your free time
- Bicycles, canoes and rowing boats are available for you to use to explore the local area and the neighbouring forests and lakes of the Landes region
- The lodge has a small heated hydro massage pool and hammam DVD player, TV and Wii if you want to stay in, kick back and relax
Optional Extras
- Please note that due to the school’s environmental awareness, free pick-ups and drop-offs will only take place between 9am-7pm, a charge of 50 Euros is applicable for collection outside of those hours
Get more from your holiday, have fun and exercise your body and mind as you combine French lessons with surfing at this unique eco-lodge for a learning holiday with a difference.