Business French training in Avignon, France
Avignon, travelling into the heart of Provence
Where the river Durance meets the Rhône, within a stone’s throw of Sofia Antipolis - the French Silicone Valley - there is Avignon with its exceptional cultural and architectural heritage. No doubt you have already heard of its bridge, made famous by a nursery rhyme, and also of the Palace of the Popes, which reminds us that Avignon once was the capital of Christendom. Behind its well-preserved its city walls, the town hosts countless historical treasures in a most pleasant town centre. You will be charmed by its lanes lined with trendy boutiques, its little inner courtyards, its ancient private mansions, its façades so tastefully restored.
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Along with its architectural richness, this beautiful town of Provence boasts of being the capital of performing arts. Each year, the Avignon Theater Festival draws large audiences as well as theatrical companies from all over the world and street performances - including dance, drama and music shows - create an inimitable festive atmosphere that livens up restaurant terraces till late at night, gathering actors and spectators.
If you are a gourmet, you will not resist tasting the Provencal cuisine, so generous and rich in flavours of all sorts. Why not try an “alose à l’étouffée”, a stew “à l’avignonnaise” or a “papeton d’aubergines”, all washed down with a delicious Provencal wine? To continue along the same lines, go on a wine tour and visit the Côtes du Rhône or Chateauneuf du Pape wineries to taste these divine beverages. Then, just take advantage of your leisure time to discover southern France. With the TGV and the many other train connections, the Pont du Gard, Nîmes and its famous arena, Marseilles with its Vieux Port and its Canebière, but also St Tropez and the French Riviera are near at hand!
You will definitely succumb to the charm of the picturesque landscapes of shining Provence, such as the scenic lavender fields in full bloom in June - a unique experience for all your senses in the bright sun of “the Midi”!
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