The town and the area

Situated in the heart of Provence, the town of Avignon has a population of around about 100 000.

With its new University Avignon is classed as one of the important University towns of the P.A.C.A. region Provence, Alpes, Côte-d'Azur.

Its architectural
patrimony
earned Avignon the
title of European City
of Culture in the year
2000.
Every year in July, the Avignon Festival takes place, attracting a high standard of French and international theatre companies
Avignon is situated within easy reach many tourist areas such as : La Camargue, les Baux de Provence and Le Luberon which have contributed to the town's fame and the level of world-wide tourism.

Modes of enrolment

Minimum age : 17

Enrolment : all year long

Minimum lenght of course : 2 weeks

Maximum number of students in group : 6

Host - Lodging

After receiving confirmation of enrolment ALFA insures at no extra cost :

  • The research of accomodation of your choice ; host family, studio, hotel, campsite...
  • A host to meet you at the airport or station in Avignon, which are situated in close proximity to the school.