Linguistic weekend trips

What is it?

There’s never a shortage of things to do in the City of Lights. Proud of its lasting revolutionary spirit, Paris is full of reminders of its long and restless history: Roman ruins, royal palaces and imposing monuments to France’s illustrious writers and artists.

However, away from the highlights – the Louvre, Notre Dame and Eiffel Tower – Parisian life ticks along with a coffee on a terrace, a bike ride along the Seine, and wine-fueled lunches with friends in noisy bistros. Blending the blockbuster experiences with these local delights is the key to experiencing the best of Paris.

Even in one of the most visited cities in the world, it’s still possible to escape the tourists and get off the beaten path. One of the best things about the city is that there’s always something new to discover, and it’s usually to be found in the most unexpected of places.

From following in the footsteps of a legendary French artist like Edith Piaf to going on a street art tour in an abandoned railway commissioned by Napoleon, we’ve rounded up for you some of our favourite hidden gems in the French capital.

 

What will do?

We want you to have a truly unique and authentic experience of France, and help you find this secret Paris away from tourists where you can seek out some of the many lesser-known local places.

Our offbeat or alternative weekends in Paris have been carefully designed to suit any adult learner of French, whatever age and language level. ​Just imagine, two days in Paris drastically improving your French while strolling along the river Seine, exploring its charming streets and quintessential neighbourhoods, and indulging in delicious French cuisine!

Below is a succinct list of places you may be visiting or activities you may be doing in one of our alternative weekends to Paris, as you can tell you’ll get a chance to recoup the cost of your Fitbit.

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