Ecole des Trois Ponts Reviews 

This was a very memorable week. Not only did I improve my French, ( I hope Vincent agrees) but the ambience of the school, along with the excellent teachers and other staff made it very special. Also I really loved the hikes. I will definitely be returning.

What a fantastic experience! I attended the intensive French Language program for two weeks in June 2022. Ecole des Trois Ponts is so much more than an educational program. You are part of the family when you are there, sharing meals, stories, and experiences( in French, of course). The classes were rigorous but enjoyable and relevant. The faculty are very receptive to your learning needs and desired outcomes. The tone of the environment is one of acceptance with an emphasis on learning and growing.

I spent the past week at Ecole des Trois Ponts. It was my first visit and I would go back in a heartbeat. Many of the students had been there previously. The owner, Valerie, is wonderful. The teachers are all native French speakers and were very capable. I highly recommend Ecole des Trois Ponts.

I would highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to improve their French comprehension and speaking. The experience is personalized and the atmosphere is collegial and encouraging. The instructors are top-notch, every one. The accommodations are very comfortable and the food is amazing. I met several students who return every year and I plan to return as well, and have already booked!

I loved being at Ecole des Trois Ponts and I understand now why people return year after year. I will most definitely go back and would consider doing two weeks in a row. The teaching staff is not only excellent but fun! The community feeling that was generated by the activities and wonderful time at the shared table both at lunch and dinner was very special and I will not forget the laughter, delicious food, and the great pleasure of getting to know people from other parts of the world.
Trois Ponts gets 5 stars!!!!

My first visit to Ecole des Trois Ponts was a great success. I particularly appreciated having so many different French people to talk to: the almost daily change of host at dinner; the wine producer; the chefs; and not forgetting my tutor Vincent. The whole organisation was so professional. Thank you!
The only shortcoming was my lack of skill at French, but at least I feel it is now improved.

I attended Ecole des Trois Ponts in 2019 and again in 2021, and I took virtual lessons in 2020. The French instruction was excellent, and the entire staff of the school was friendly and helpful. Each time, my knowledge of the language and confidence in using it has improved. In addition to language classes, the school immerses you in French culture with meals and unique excursions. I would recommend Ecole des Trois Ponts to anyone who wants an authentic French immersion experience.

My week at L'Ecole des Trois Ponts was everything I hoped it would be. The accommodations were comfortable, the food was excellent (thank you Chef Rosie!), and the small-group French instruction was tailored to my individual needs.

I chose a week with countryside walks and they were lovely. It took a bit of warming up to get us talking, but by the end of the week we were regular French chatterboxes.

I highly recommend a week or two at the school to improve and refine your French language skills!

We had a terrific experience over two weeks. The language classes are interesting and the profs are enthusiastic and supportive. The afternoon programs are a great way to see the area with explanations in French. I highly recommend this program.

It was great to be fully immersed in french and it really helped improve my communication skills. It was a great positive learning experience.

L'Ecole des Trois Ponts is excellent overall.
The teaching is excellent, lively and interesting.
The chef’s cooking was excellent on my first week there.
The second week however the food was not so good as it was prepared by the students.
I would not hesitate to return in the future.

The educators were very dedicated: they provided exercises to challenge and push the students without putting too much pressure on the students. Private classes are probably best if one has a specific goal with deadline but the group class with a private component works well too (expect uneven student levels in the group class).

Each time I’ve spent a week “immersed” at Trois Ponts I’ve left feeling somewhat French. Not bad for an Australian with no great aptitude for languages. The teachers are all friendly and very professional. The students come from all over the world. Conversation round the dinner table at night is always interesting, often hilarious, the four courses with wines superb. Plus an optional wine appreciation afternoon, cooking course, excursions to the beautiful local historic towns, etc... Can’t wait to get there again. Thoroughly recommended !

What a wonderful experience. All of the staff is warm and inviting and the education starts immediately with your first conversation and was then personalized to my level. It was a great experience from start to finish. I hated to leave and will go again.

A wonderful place, you are made very welcome, fed very well and the staff are kind, professional and dedicated to helping you improve your French. I hope to return again.

This French school is just amazing. The best place to learn or improve French, to get to know the most interesting people and visit Wonderful places...the food too is really good. A perfect experience

My family and I have visited Ecole des Trois Ponts for French immersion every year for three years - one year going twice! It is a true gem. Superb (and patient) language teachers plus the company of likeminded Francophile students for a week over lovely French food and wine. With the virus putting paid to our trip this year I have taken weekly Skype lessons - a brilliant way to keep speaking French. We go over grammar, chat, read a French article or two and even correct “mes devoirs”! I thoroughly recommend it.

I had an excellent three weeks at Ecole des Trois Ponts. The accommodations, food from our own chef, small class instruction, walks, and other outings were all great. And it is so convenient to walk from your ensuite chambre to meals and classes. But best of all were the instructors and small classes. I look forward to being able to visit again!

I have attended Ecole des Trois Ponts four times-twice for general French immersion, once for language and cooking, and once for language and hiking. In all cases I had an exceptional experiences. The teachers, instruction, food, and environment made learning easy and enjoyable. I have investigated other schools and this one was just better: more student-centred (vs. following a script), smaller classes, and better interactions). I have also made life-long friends, not ust with the teachers, but with the other students. When you speak French all the time, even during meals, you can't help but improve. My next trip to France will include at least a week at Ecole des Trois Ponts. It's a great way to start off a vacation.

Ecole des Trois Ponts is a wonderful destination. Valerie is a tremendous Director and a very fit leader for our walks in the countryside. The hills around Roanne are bucolic and enchanting.
Food was delicious and the group stayed with speaking French the entire week.
If you are coming from the west coast of North America build in some time to get over jet lag. I stayed with a host family, would heartily recommend.