French language study trips for school pupils to La Rochelle, France
French language courses for school pupils on the Atlantic coast! The insider’s tip for learning French – sailing and windsurfing are also available.
Language study trip for school pupils to La Rochelle, France
Experience a fantastic French camp right by the Atlantic Ocean, with sailing and windsurfing also available
Fancy some stunning, wide beaches and the waves of the Atlantic, as well as making new friends from all over the world? Then come to La Rochelle!
Your advantages
- child-friendly atmosphere
- centrally located
- great beaches
Quick Tour
- Levels: Anfänger-C2
- Quality associations: fle
- Accommodation types: Privatunterkunft, Schulresidenz
- Groupsize max.: 15
- Foundation: 1984 inlingua
French Language School in La Rochelle, France
Our language school in La Rochelle is just a few minutes’ walk from the beaches and the lovely city centre.
A warm welcome to our partner language school, Inlingua La Rochelle. With over 40 years’ experience in teaching French, the school is part of the renowned Inlingua network of language schools. This owner-managed language school offers personalised French lessons for children and teenagers in a very modern learning environment. Every year, the language school welcomes students from all over the world.
Map of La Rochelle, France
You can reach La Rochelle via the airports in Paris, Bordeaux or Nantes. Paris is about 3 hours away. Alternatively, there are excellent train connections, or you can travel by coach. It is also very easy to reach by car.
French way of life & a port city. La Rochelle is a real hidden gem for holidays in France. The fantastic sandy beaches on the Atlantic coast are perfect for walks, water sports and much more. La Rochelle is also a great destination for lovers of French cuisine, particularly its fish specialities.
Worth knowing at a glance
- Public transport: Bus, Taxi / Cab
- Currency: EUR
- Voltage: 220
- Average Temperature: 15
- Telephone area code: 0033
Images Pictures and impressions of La Rochelle, France
Pictures and impressions of La Rochelle, France
Endless sandy beaches, a beautiful harbour town, the rugged Atlantic Ocean and a warm, welcoming atmosphere – that’s La Rochelle on the Atlantic coast
La Rochelle, in south-western France on the Atlantic coast, is a real hidden gem for learning French. La Rochelle is about 3 hours from Paris. Whether it’s water sports, long walks on the beach or excellent cuisine, La Rochelle offers a genuine holiday atmosphere. It’s the perfect place to learn French.
La Rochelle offers the perfect combination of learning French and a holiday atmosphere. A wonderful place for families, with stunningly wide beaches, great sports facilities, delicious seafood and a beautiful marina. Come and experience the perfect destination for parents and children.
Course overview (3)
French Teen Course + Activities: 20 lessons, La Rochelle, France
Our multi-activity programme enables our junior students to improve their French quickly whilst having fun, thanks to our wide range of activities. These activities range from sailing to rock climbing, from museum visits to trips to Bordeaux, and much more!
It is possible to enrol on the exam preparation version of this programme. In this case, the activities on Wednesday and Friday afternoons are replaced by revision workshops. It is also possible to add 5 extra hours of private tuition to this course, which takes place for 1 hour a day before the afternoon activities.
On the first morning, students arrive at the school at 8.30 am. We organise a short interview with a teacher to ensure that everyone is placed in the correct group for their lessons. All students take part in the Junior French course and have lessons every morning from 9.00 am to 12.15 pm, except on Mondays. On Mondays, lessons take place from 10.00 am to 1.15 pm.
Afternoons are then spent with the activity leaders, who organise fun and interesting activities around La Rochelle! A great time is guaranteed for all participants.
At the end of the day, the students return to the school with their group leaders and then go home – either to their host families or to the school residence.
If there is an evening activity, students staying with host families should return to the school early enough to ensure they don’t miss out. The school arranges transport home at the end of the evening activities.
Course Information
- Type: Teencourse + Activities
- Age From: 13
- Duration: 20 per unit: 45 min.
- Level: Beginner - C2
- Group Size max.: 10
- Course Dates From: 14 June 2026 – 22 August 2026
All of our journeys have on package price. All services, as descripted, are includet. One can find the package price in the accommodation-section.
French Teen Course + Sailing/Windsurfing – 20 lessons – La Rochelle, France
The La Rochelle Nautique Sailing Club is less than a kilometre from the language school and 200 metres from the junior residence. Water sports lessons take place from Monday to Friday afternoons. There, you’ll meet lots of young French people, either club members or holidaymakers. Around 75 young people come every week to go sailing and windsurfing, 95 per cent of whom are French. It’s therefore a great opportunity to make friends and practise the language.
Sailing programme
Sailing lessons take place on a catamaran, with two of you per boat. Whenever possible, each student is paired with a young French person to make the most of the language experience. Pupils have lunch with the other young people at the school before setting off for the sailing club at around 1.40 pm. They prepare the boats and go sailing with an instructor for four hours every day.
Windsurfing programme
Discover the thrill of windsurfing with 4-hour lessons every day (Monday to Friday). There are several groups, depending on the participants’ level, so don’t worry if you’re a beginner. Windsurfing lessons are physically demanding, so you’re welcome to combine your programme with a week of sailing.
At the end of the day, students return to the school with their group leaders and go home – either to their host family or to the school residence.
If there is an evening activity, students staying with host families should return to the school early enough to ensure they don’t miss out. The school arranges transport home at the end of the evening activities.
Course Information
- Type: Sports Camp
- Age From: 13
- Duration: 20 per unit: 45 min.
- Level: Beginner - C2
- Group Size max.: 10
- Course Dates From: 22 June 2026 – 22 August 2026
All of our journeys have on package price. All services, as descripted, are includet. One can find the package price in the accommodation-section.
French Teen Course + Sea, Surf & Wind – 20 lessons – La Rochelle, France
Our summer camp enables our junior students to improve their French skills quickly whilst discovering a wide range of exciting sports. This premium programme offers students the chance to try their hand at swimming, windsurfing, sand sailing, wakeboarding and much more!
At least one sporting activity is organised every afternoon – after lunch, pupils meet their dedicated group leader at the venue where the activity is taking place. Some activities are quite a long way from La Rochelle (1 hour), so pupils need to set off on time to enjoy each activity to the full. The weather can affect the running of some activities (tides, waves, rain, etc.) – in these cases, an alternative activity is always offered.
WAKEBOARDING – WATER SKIING
At the water sports centre in Aiguillon-sur-Mer, we take the students on water skiing lessons where they can experience the thrills of knee-boarding, water skiing and wakeboarding. For the bravest among them, there are ramps set up!
STAND-UP PADDLE
Accompanied by our instructors, our pupils set off on a stand-up paddle adventure. Beginners give it a go on the Rompsay Canal, whilst more advanced paddlers head out to sea. We organise navigation courses and races for the young people; sometimes we hire an XXL stand-up paddleboard so that all the young people can sit on the same board at the same time!
Surfing lessons
With a surf instructor who offers mobile lessons around La Rochelle. This means he takes the pupils to where the waves are to ensure the perfect lesson. On days when conditions aren’t suitable for surfing, the lessons are replaced by skateboarding lessons with the same instructor.
SAILING
A 3-hour beach sailing session at low tide with an instructor from the Sand Yachting Club in La Faute-sur-Mer, to discover the thrill of speed on the sand!
Course Information
- Type: Sports Camp
- Age From: 13
- Duration: 20 per unit: 45 min.
- Level: Beginner - C2
- Group Size max.: 15
- Course Dates From: 6 July 2026 – 8 August 2026
All of our journeys have on package price. All services, as descripted, are includet. One can find the package price in the accommodation-section.
* Accepted as an educational holiday
Holidays / Holiday periods: 6 April, 25 May 2026: lessons will take place (lessons may be shortened if the total is 30 hours).
1 May, 8 May, 14 May, 11 November 2026: Lessons will be made up later in the week.
14 July 2026: There will be no lessons. An activity will take place instead.
18 December 2026–4 January 2027: Christmas holidays
Accommodations (6)
Staying with a host family in La Rochelle
Experience French life with a host family
Discover the French way of life through an authentic language experience. Our host families are carefully selected. We meet with them regularly to build a genuine relationship of trust. Host families meet students at the airport or railway station (for those arriving in La Rochelle) on arrival and take them to school on their first morning. Host families live on average 30 minutes away by bike or bus. The maximum distance is 45 minutes by bus. Students who prefer to take the bus are given a 7-day ticket, which allows them unlimited travel within the city. All our families have internet access at home, so students can stay in touch with family and friends. The host families provide a packed lunch every day, which students can eat with other young people at school.
The airport transfer to Nantes is included. If you arrive in Bordeaux, there is a surcharge of 40 EUR. If you arrive at La Rochelle railway station or airport, you will receive a discount of 200 EUR.
General information
Your Advantages
- fine price-/performance ratio
- fine Service
- top rated
- Distance School: approx. 30 min.
Equipment
- WiFi
- Towels
- Linen
Price overview & Options
Family Room
- Travel Type: Private accommodation
- Room Type: Family Room
- Rooms Count: Living Room-/Dorm
- Price Category: Person
- Catering: Full board
| 1 Week | 1,260.00 | |
| 2 Week | 2,180.00 | |
| 3 Week | 3,165.00 | |
| 4 Week | 4,040.00 | |
| Additional night | 210.00 |
| Type | Accommodation | Pro | Family | Adults | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation placement fee | Private accommodation | Booking | 0.00 | 0.00 | 85.00 |
| Diets/Allergies | Private accommodation | Week | 0.00 | 0.00 | 55.00 |
| Airport Name | Type | Persons | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rochelle | per person | 1-2 | -200.00 |
| Bordeaux | per way | 1-2 | 40.00 |
Staying with a host family in La Rochelle
Experience French life with carefully selected host families
Discover the French way of life through an authentic language experience. Our host families are carefully selected. We meet with them regularly to build a genuine relationship of trust. Host families meet students at the airport or railway station (for those arriving in La Rochelle) on arrival and take them to school on their first morning. Host families live on average 30 minutes away by bike or bus. The maximum distance is 45 minutes by bus. Students who prefer to take the bus are given a 7-day ticket, which allows them unlimited travel within the city. All our families have internet access at home, so students can stay in touch with family and friends. The host families provide a packed lunch every day, which students can eat with other young people at school.
The airport transfer to Nantes is included. If you arrive in Bordeaux, there is a surcharge of 40 EUR. If you arrive at La Rochelle railway station or airport, you will receive a discount of 200 EUR.
General information
Your Advantages
- fine price-/performance ratio
- fine Service
- top rated
- Distance School: approx. 30 min.
Equipment
- WiFi
- Towels
- Linen
Price overview & Options
Family Room
- Travel Type: Private accommodation
- Room Type: Family Room
- Rooms Count: Living Room-/Dorm
- Price Category: Person
- Catering: Full board
| 1 Week | 1,330.00 | |
| 2 Week | 2,300.00 | |
| 3 Week | 3,350.00 | |
| 4 Week | 4,240.00 | |
| Additional night | 220.00 |
| Type | Accommodation | Pro | Family | Adults | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation placement fee | Private accommodation | Booking | 0.00 | 0.00 | 85.00 |
| Diets/Allergies | Private accommodation | Week | 0.00 | 0.00 | 55.00 |
| Airport Name | Type | Persons | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rochelle | per person | 1-2 | -200.00 |
| Bordeaux | per way | 1-2 | 40.00 |
Staying with a host family in La Rochelle
Experience French life with carefully selected host families
Discover the French way of life through an authentic language experience. Our host families are carefully selected. We meet with them regularly to build a genuine relationship of trust. Host families meet students at the airport or railway station (for those arriving in La Rochelle) upon arrival and take them to school on their first morning. Host families live on average 30 minutes away by bike or bus. The maximum distance is 45 minutes by bus. Students who prefer to take the bus are given a 7-day ticket, which allows them unlimited travel within the city. All our families have internet access at home, so students can stay in touch with family and friends. The host families provide a packed lunch every day, which students can eat with other young people at school.
The airport transfer to Nantes is included. If you arrive in Bordeaux, there is a surcharge of 40 EUR. If you arrive at La Rochelle railway station or airport, you will receive a discount of 200 EUR.
General information
Your Advantages
- fine price-/performance ratio
- fine Service
- top rated
- Distance School: approx. 30 min.
Equipment
- WiFi
- Towels
- Linen
Price overview & Options
Family Room
- Travel Type: Private accommodation
- Room Type: Family Room
- Rooms Count: Living Room-/Dorm
- Price Category: Person
- Catering: Full board
| 1 Week | 1,570.00 | |
| 2 Week | 2,700.00 | |
| 3 Week | 3,950.00 | |
| 4 Week | 5,200.00 | |
| Additional night | 260.00 |
| Type | Accommodation | Pro | Family | Adults | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation placement fee | Private accommodation | Booking | 0.00 | 0.00 | 85.00 |
| Diets/Allergies | Private accommodation | Booking | 0.00 | 0.00 | 55.00 |
| Airport Name | Type | Persons | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rochelle | per person | 1-2 | -200.00 |
| Bordeaux | per way | 1-2 | 40.00 |
Living in the student halls of residence in La Rochelle
A fantastic, modern student residence, close to the city centre and stylish – perfect for teenagers.
Our student accommodation is within walking distance of the school (600 m). Studios grouped together on the same floor are reserved for Camp Junior students. The supervisors live on site, ensuring the group’s entertainment and safety.
- Each room has two beds, a toilet and a shower
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the residence
- Communal area on the ground floor with vending machines for drinks and snacks
- Large swimming pool with a very spacious sun terrace.
- Roof terrace with 360° panoramic views of the harbour and the sea
Breakfast is served either on the outdoor terrace or in the communal lounge areas. At lunchtime, you’ll be offered salads and a variety of sandwiches, as well as fruit and desserts.
Dinner is taken at the residence or at a restaurant in Les Minimes or in the town centre.
A laundry service provided by a local partner is included, and bed linen is changed regularly.
The airport transfer to Nantes is included. If you arrive in Bordeaux, a surcharge of 40 EUR applies. If you arrive at La Rochelle railway station or airport, you will receive a discount of 200 EUR.
General information
Your Advantages
- Close to the beach/sea
- daily/weekly cleaningservice included
- close to school
- fine price-/performance ratio
- fine Service
- top rated
- Distance School: approx. 15 min.
Equipment
- WiFi
- Towels
- Linen
- Private Bath / Private WC
- Pool
- Close to the beach
Price overview & Options
Double room
- Travel Type: Schoolapartment
- Room Type: Double room
- Rooms Count: Living Room-/Dorm
- Price Category: Person
- Catering: Full board
| 1 Week | 1,620.00 | |
| 2 Week | 2,900.00 | |
| 3 Week | 4,245.00 | |
| 4 Week | 5,480.00 | |
| Additional night | 270.00 |
| Type | Accommodation | Pro | Family | Adults | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation placement fee | Schoolapartment | Booking | 0.00 | 0.00 | 85.00 |
| Diets/Allergies | Schoolapartment | Week | 0.00 | 0.00 | 55.00 |
| Airport Name | Type | Persons | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rochelle | per person | 1-2 | -200.00 |
| Bordeaux | per way | 1-2 | 40.00 |
Living in the student halls of residence in La Rochelle
A fantastic, modern student residence, close to the city centre and stylish – perfect for teenagers.
Our student accommodation is within walking distance of the school (600 m). Studios grouped together on the same floor are reserved for Camp Junior students. The supervisors live on site and are responsible for organising activities and ensuring the group’s safety.
- Each room has two beds, a toilet and a shower
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the residence
- Communal area on the ground floor with vending machines for drinks and snacks
- Large swimming pool with a very spacious sun terrace.
- Roof terrace with 360° panoramic views of the harbour and the sea
Breakfast is served either on the outdoor terrace or in the communal lounge areas. At lunchtime, you’ll be offered salads and a variety of sandwiches, as well as fruit and desserts.
Dinner is taken at the residence or at a restaurant in Les Minimes or in the town centre.
A laundry service provided by a local partner is included, and bed linen is changed regularly.
The airport transfer to Nantes is included. If you arrive in Bordeaux, a surcharge of 40 EUR applies. If you arrive at La Rochelle railway station or airport, you will receive a discount of 200 EUR.
General information
Your Advantages
- Close to the beach/sea
- daily/weekly cleaningservice included
- close to school
- fine price-/performance ratio
- fine Service
- top rated
- Distance School: approx. 10 min.
Equipment
- WiFi
- Towels
- Linen
- Private Bath / Private WC
- Pool
- Close to the beach
Price overview & Options
Double room
- Travel Type: Schoolapartment
- Room Type: Double room
- Rooms Count: Living Room-/Dorm
- Price Category: Person
- Catering: Full board
| 1 Week | 1,690.00 | |
| 2 Week | 3,020.00 | |
| 3 Week | 4,430.00 | |
| 4 Week | 5,680.00 | |
| Additional night | 280.00 |
| Type | Accommodation | Pro | Family | Adults | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation placement fee | Schoolapartment | Week | 0.00 | 0.00 | 85.00 |
| Diets/Allergies | Schoolapartment | Week | 0.00 | 0.00 | 55.00 |
| Airport Name | Type | Persons | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rochelle | per person | 1-2 | -200.00 |
| Bordeaux | per way | 1-2 | 40.00 |
Living in the student halls of residence in La Rochelle
A fantastic, modern student residence, close to the city centre and stylish – perfect for teenagers.
Our student accommodation is within walking distance of the school (600 m). Studios grouped together on the same floor are reserved for Camp Junior students. The supervisors live on site, ensuring the group’s entertainment and safety.
- Each room has two beds, a toilet and a shower
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the residence
- Communal area on the ground floor with vending machines for drinks and snacks
- Large swimming pool with a very spacious sun terrace.
- Roof terrace with 360° panoramic views of the harbour and the sea
Breakfast is served either on the outdoor terrace or in the communal living areas. At lunchtime, you’ll be offered salads and a variety of sandwiches, as well as fruit and desserts.
Dinner is taken at the residence or at a restaurant in Les Minimes or in the town centre.
A laundry service provided by a local partner is included, and bed linen is changed regularly.
The airport transfer to Nantes is included. If you arrive in Bordeaux, a surcharge of 40 EUR applies. If you arrive at La Rochelle railway station or airport, you will receive a discount of 200 EUR.
General information
Your Advantages
- Close to the beach/sea
- daily/weekly cleaningservice included
- close to school
- fine price-/performance ratio
- fine Service
- top rated
- Distance School: approx. 10 min.
Equipment
- WiFi
- Towels
- Linen
- Pool
- Close to the beach
Price overview & Options
Double room
- Travel Type: Schoolapartment
- Room Type: Double room
- Rooms Count: Living Room-/Dorm
- Price Category: Person
- Catering: Full board
| 1 Week | 1,930.00 | |
| 2 Week | 3,420.00 | |
| 3 Week | 5,030.00 | |
| 4 Week | 6,640.00 | |
| Additional night | 320.00 |
| Type | Accommodation | Pro | Family | Adults | Kids |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation placement fee | Schoolapartment | Booking | 0.00 | 0.00 | 85.00 |
| Diets/Allergies | Schoolapartment | Week | 0.00 | 0.00 | 55.00 |
| Airport Name | Type | Persons | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Rochelle | per person | 1-2 | -200.00 |
| Bordeaux | per way | 1-2 | 40.00 |
Leisure time activities
La Rochelle is a paradise for all water sports enthusiasts – whether it’s stand-up paddleboarding, surfing, windsurfing or sailing, you’ll find it all here. Or fantastic cycle rides along the coast, tennis, golf, hiking and fishing – La Rochelle has something for everyone.
Chosen highlights:
Good reasons for this jouney:
If you’re looking to learn French with the whole family in a special place, then La Rochelle is the perfect destination for you. This little harbour town is still one of France’s best-kept holiday secrets.
