Accommodation

During this surf camp, you will stay in a house in Biarritz. In that house, you will share your daily life with a French family. There are some rules that need to be respected. The first is that the family should be notified of any change regarding meals or overnight absences. The second is that the accommodation contract is personal. You cannot invite anyone to stay the night. Therefore, you must obtain permission from the family if you want to invite someone during the day. The last rule is that a set of keys will be given to you upon your arrival. Any loss or breakage will be at your expense.

Students up to 19 are hosted in shared rooms. Generally, there are one to three students in a family.

Students who choose this type of accommodation have as main objective, to share and exchange experiences with a French family and, above all, speaking French, which further improves learning. The suggested accommodation includes a bed (single or double), wardrobe, a table and chair for studies. Depending on the time of year, rooms for children under 18 can be double or possibly triple.

There are half board options, where breakfast and dinner is provided, and also full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Transfers for students' arrival and departure are included in the family's obligations, as well as transportation and guidance on how to get to school on the first day of school.

Program

In general, Biarritz French Course Institute will start your day with a language level test and French course in the morning. Then, you will have your surfing lessons in the afternoon. Biarritz French Course Institute will provide you with boards and wetsuits. Moreover, you will be taught by government certified professional surf instructors. They will adapt to your level and allow you to improve your surfing skills throughout your stay. Your surfing spots and schedules will depend on tides and weather.

Instructors

Isabelle Charbonneau

Isabelle Charbonneau has 15 years experience in French Foreign Language (FLE) as a teacher and manager for various language centers in France. Isabelle's first FLE experience was when she opened her own school in Bournemouth England. It proved so successful that she continued her career in FLE in France which ultimately led her to start her new school in Biarritz.

Location

This surf camp will take place in Biarritz, France. It is known as the surf world for its good waves and natural beauty. In the 19th century, under the realm of Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie, Biarritz became the most prestigious seaside resort on the Atlantic coast. Until today, it remains a favorite holiday destination.

The historical heart of this cultural hub is so ideally situated on the Atlantic coast at the foot of the Pyrenees and so close to the Spanish border. There are some iconic sites in Biarritz. They include Villa Eugenie or Hotel du Palais, the Art Deco Casino, the Russian Orthodox Church, Chapelle Imperiale, and Port-Vieux. On the other hand, Biarritz has famous beaches such as plage du Miramar, la Grande Plage, le Port Vieux, la Cote des Basques, la plage de Marbella, and la plage de Milady.

Nearby places

The town center - 10 minutes on foot
The beaches - 10 minutes on foot
North of the Spanish border, 28 kilometers

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Food

During this surf camp, you will savor daily meals. However, if you have any dietary requirement, you are suggested to inform Biarritz Language Course Institute.

The following meals are included:

Breakfast
Dinner

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Fruitarian

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Enjoy Thalassotherapy
Learn golf

What's included

5-day surf sessions
6 nights’ accommodation
20 French course sessions
Airport and train station transfers
Daily meals
Free of charge wetsuits and surfboards rentals

What's not included

Transfer from school to the surf spot, it's just 10 minutes walk

How to get there

Recommended Airports

BIQ

Biarritz Pays Basque Airport

3 km

Transfer included

Arrival by plane

The nearest airport is Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ). Biarritz French Course Institute will transfer you from the airport to the surf camp. Please inform them about your flight details before 12 p.m. on Friday.

Arrival by train

You can take a direct TGV train from Paris Montparnasse train station. Biarritz French Course Institute will pick you up at the train station - it is included in the price. Please contact Biarritz French Course Institute for more information.

Airport: Biarritz Pays Basque Airport Airport transfer included: Biarritz Pays Basque Airport No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

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