No knowledge of French?  No problem!  This is a great way to start!

Each class will last 90 minutes. Here are some themes that will be discussed in class (subject to change):

Arriving in France:    At the airport and transit from the airport    Sharing expectations of what to expect when visiting France    The importance of greetings and basic civility Lodging:    Hotels versus renting an apartment    Location, location, location!       At the hotel: amenities, choice of rooms, speaking with the receptionist or the concierge Shopping for food in specialty shops or at the open-air market      Shopping for clothing and other items in a department store, store or “boutique” At the restaurant or at the café:    Reading the menu (la carte)    Ordering in French    French food and specialties    Making a reservation Visiting Paris:    Getting around the city    Museums    Points of interest    Understanding how Paris is divided into “arrondissements” Visitions la Belle France:    Although for some visitors Paris IS France, let’s venture outside the Capital city.    Exploring Québec province and Québec

Must have a minimum of 5 students to run the classes.

Teacher: Mme Townsend

Class Time: 5 to 6:30 PM

Dates: January 27th, February 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 2026 Location: Virtual via Zoom. Teacher will send online code prior to start of class.

Prices:

Members: $150 Non-members: $185*

*Please note: This does NOT include a membership.

For more information, please contact the French Classes Coordinator, pgrant@facnh.com.