Just over the border from Spain, on France's Basque coast, lies the upmarket resort of Biarritz. A quaint fishing village until the mid 19th century, all changed for Biarritz when Napoleon III and Empress Eugenie came to visit and fell in love with the area's natural beauty. Although Biarritz’s boutiques and casino still attract the affluent, it caters for another, very different, type of visitor too: with miles of golden sands and crashing Atlantic waves, Biarritz attracts thousands of surfers each year. These days it’s known as Europe’s premier surf spot, and each year hosts some of the continent’s most prestigious surf competitions, which, incidentally, provide a great free-time attraction during your French course...
The French school in Biarritz is located very close to the centre of town, and just 15 minutes' walk from the beach. General and Individual French courses are available at a range of levels, as is a combined French and surfing course. Whether you choose the surfing lessons or not, afternoons and evenings will be full of ways for you to practise your French, whether it’s sunbathing with classmates, perusing the boutiques or exploring Biarritz’s many bars and restaurants.
