Alliance française de Canberra - Journey To Saint Malo

Journey To Saint Malo

22 May – 5 June 2027

Learn. Live. Breathe French.

Join Alliance Française Canberra and Alliance Française Bretagne Saint-Malo for an immersive language and cultural journey on the Brittany coast. Spend two weeks in the historic walled city of Saint-Malo, improve your French in a real-life environment, and discover the rich heritage, landscapes and traditions of Brittany and Normandy.

What to expect

Participants will attend French classes in the mornings, with 15 hours of tuition per week from Monday to Friday. Classes are taught by qualified and experienced French as a Foreign Language teachers, with a focus on speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary and thematic workshops.

The programme also includes a variety of cultural activities and excursions, such as a discovery tour of Saint-Malo intra-muros, land sailing on the Emerald Coast, a visit to Mont-Saint-Michel, a mini-cruise in the bay of Saint-Malo, a Breton crêpes and galettes workshop, a storytelling walk in the forest of Brocéliande, and a weekend exploring the D-Day landing beaches in Normandy.

Accommodation options

Several accommodation options will be available, including:

Host family, half-board
The most affordable option and a great opportunity for full language immersion.

Hotel or serviced residence
Available on request for participants who prefer more independence and comfort.

Local transport and supervision will be provided for the planned activities.

Price information

The final price is not fixed yet and will depend on international flight availability, the final number of participants, and the accommodation option selected.

Host family accommodation will be the most affordable option. Hotel or serviced residence options will also be available, but may increase the total cost.

A confirmed price will be communicated once flight bookings and accommodation arrangements are finalised.

Register your interest

Places will be limited. Register your interest to receive updates about the programme, price confirmation and booking details.

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The Program

The programme below is indicative and may be adjusted depending on flight times, weather conditions, activity availability and final group arrangements.


Sunday 23 May

Arrival in Saint-Malo.

Monday 24 May

French class and discovery tour of Saint-Malo.

Tuesday 25 May

French class and land sailing on the Emerald Coast.

Wednesday 26 May

French class and free afternoon in Saint-Malo.

Thursday 27 May

French class and excursion to Mont-Saint-Michel.

Friday 28 May

French class and free afternoon.

Saturday 29 May

Guided visit of the Normandy D-Day sites.

Sunday 30 May

Utah Beach, Crisbecq Battery and return to Saint-Malo.

Monday 31 May

French class and mini-cruise in the bay.

Tuesday 1 June

French class and free afternoon.

Wednesday 2 June

French class and storytelling walk in Brocéliande Forest.

Thursday 3 June

French class and Breton gastronomy workshop.

Friday 4 June

French class, free afternoon and departure to Paris.