French Regions Workshops
3 October - 24 October - 14 November - 5 December 2025Each French region has their own cultural, economic, and geographical characteristics. Every region has a distinct identity, shaped by its landscapes, history, culinary and architectural traditions.
Join us on a “tour de France” that will give you an overview of the country’s regions. Each three-hour workshop is designed as a general introduction to the unique features of each French region.
Friday 3 October
1.30–4.30 pm
Aquitaine
What do les cannelés, the International Comics Festival, and the Cathedral of Saint-Cécile have in common?
They are all hallmarks of la Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the largest region in France, located in the south-west.
This is the first stop on your “tour de France” of the regions, where you’ll discover the diversity of French landscapes, identities, and cultural heritage.
Friday 24 October
1.30–4.30 pm
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
What do la fondue savoyarde, the International Short Film Festival, and the Parc de la Tête d’Or have in common?
They are all hallmarks of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, the third-largest region of metropolitan France, situated in the south-east.
This is the second stop on your “tour de France” of the regions, where you’ll continue your journey into the richness of French landscapes, identities, and cultural heritage.
Friday 14 November
1.30–4.30 pm
Brittany
What do kouign-amann, the Interceltic Festival of Lorient (Emvod Ar Gelted An Oriant), and Brest harbour have in common?
They are all hallmarks of la région Bretagne—or Little Britain, as it is sometimes called. This region is located in the north-west.
This is the third stop on your “tour de France” of the regions, where you’ll explore further the diversity of French landscapes, identities, and cultural heritage.
Friday 5 December
1.30–4.30 pm
The Basque Country
What do bérets, Basque pelota, and Ossau-Iraty cheese have in common?
They are all hallmarks of the Pays basque, a region in the far south-west of France, straddling the border with Spain.
This is the fourth stop on your “tour de France” of the regions, where you’ll delve into the variety of French landscapes, identities, and cultural heritage.
- Number of participants
From 5 to 14 students
- Teaching format
3 hours per workshop
Students can enrol to only one or more workshops, à la carte.
Except for Young Learners courses, all classes are for participants aged 18 and over only.
Registration
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