Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying French in Tours. These homes are often between 5 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
CLE is located in the heart of the lively old town section of Tours. A multitude of restaurants and terrace cafés can be found just two steps away from the school in the shade of the quaint medieval buildings. Easily accessible by T.G.V. (High speed train), Tours is 1 hour from Paris, in the lovely Loire Valley.
Rich in history and art, Tours is a lively town where you will rapidly feel at ease.
Tours boasts a friendly environment with a dynamism which attracts about 30,000 students out of a population of around 300,000.
Tours is proud of its rich and varied cultural life which satisfies enthusiasts of music, art, cinema, theatre, dance. The numerous festivals attract people of all ages.
The most practical way to discover the charm of the old quarters of Tours is on foot, taking in along the way the numerous museums, boutiques and markets.
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