School for adults in the Loire Valley

A unique school with lots of flexibility in an amazing region

With an average student age of 27 in the summer and 38 the rest of the year, a solid program and many accommodation options, CLE school could be exactly what you need. Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, only 1 hour by train from Paris, you will discover the endless activities this gorgeous region has to offer: hikes, tours of the many castles and churches, walks in medieval towns, amazing food and wine...

CLE offers a variety of courses at all levels, from 1 week to several months

• Small group classes 20 hours per week (every morning and on two afternoons)
• Small group classes (20 hours) combined with individual tuition (3 hours)
• Individual tuition 15 to 25 hours per week
• Tuition for couples 15 to 25 hours per week
• Specific courses for business, legal, medical French etc.

In a region known as the Garden of France

• In Tours, a university town and a cultural center
• 1 hour from Paris by TGV (fast train)
• Where the « finest French » is spoken
• In the Loire valley, home of the first Renaissance kings

Many accommodation options

• Half-board with carefully selected warm and hospitable families
• Nicely furnished apartments at a walking distance
• B&B in a private chateau (if you have a car)
• Hotels

Activities designed to enhance your stay

• Visits and excursions to discover the famous Renaissance chateaux of the Loire Valley
• Wine and food courses

Mention FrenchToday when you sign up for your stay and receive a complimentary hour of private tutoring.

Contact CLE for more info, enrollment dates and prices.

Here is a testimonial from one of their students, Tina Arnold.

I am delighted to give CLE in Tours a 5-star rating! I strongly recommend this school to all adults who are serious about improving their knowledge of French.

I am a 52-year-old American woman who decided to study in France in May 2009. I chose the city of Tours because I’d heard that the French spoken in the Touraine was very pure. In addition, I knew I would have easy access to the many beautiful chateaux in the Loire Valley.

From the moment I had contact with Isabelle and Hervé, I knew CLE was the school for me. Isabelle and Hervé are experienced professionals, and to top it off, they are warm and caring individuals who take a personal interest in each student.

Isabelle and Hervé carefully evaluated my level of French and placed me in a class that was perfect for me. I had to work hard, but I enjoyed every minute of it. And at the end of my two-week stay, I noticed a significant improvement in my French. My teacher, Catherine, was outstanding!

One more thing: Isabelle and Hervé arranged ideal lodging for me. I stayed in a charming artist’s studio surrounded by a lovely garden, and my landlords, Eric and Sophie, welcomed me with such warmth, I immediately felt at home.

I have very happy memories of my time at CLE, and I can’t recommend it strongly enough. Of course, I can’t wait to go back!