We are looking forward to meeting you at our award-winning French language school in the beautiful heart of Normandy! We hope that you will find this guide useful and we wish you a very happy stay here with us in Rouen. A bientôt…
We suggest that you bring :
Clothes :
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On arrival in France
If you are coming through Paris :
Make sure that you have the FRENCH IN NORMANDY emergency number and the number of the taxi that is coming to fetch you at the airport. This information will have been sent to you or to your travel organisation ahead of time.
If you are going to take the metro in Paris check that you know which line you need to take before getting on a train, if you need the timetable of trains ROUEN-PARIS just let us know and we will send you more detailed information.
If you know which train you will be taking let us know and we will get your host family to meet you at the station.
If you are coming to Rouen by public transport :
If you are going directly to your host family make sure that you have all the papers with their correct address and telephone numbers.
If you are being met by your family at the station please let them and the French In Normandy team know the correct time of your train and please let us know if you miss it or if there are any problems en route.
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Most important
Please let us know well in advance if you have any special dietary needs or if you are allergic to pets/animals etc and also if you are a smoker.
Other information
The weather :
It is never very cold in Rouen even in the winter which is usually wet and sometimes windy so for winter months make sure that you have a warm waterproof jacket. Summers are usually pleasantly warm but one never knows so bring a coat just in case!
Transport, lunch and pocket money:
Rouen has a tram system which we call «le metrobus », there is a stop just 8 minutes walk from the school which goes to the centre of town. Regular buses pass where French In Normandy is and many families are within walking distance of the school.
On the first Monday of your stay, we will take you around the town so that you get your bearings. We will show you the principal sights as well as useful information such as where and how to buy a metro ticket or season card. A ticket costs 1,50 Euros. A pack of 10 costs 11,50 Euros. You can also buy season cards for longer stays.
Lunch is not included in the programme unless you come as part of a group. Students at FRENCH IN NORMANDY can buy lunch from the many bakers shops (sandwichs/quiches/rolls) just 2 minutes walk from the school. There are cafés near the school where you can buy sandwiches or hot snacks and quick meals.
In the school we have a hot and cold drinks vending machines and a snacks (crisps and sweets) vending machine.
Students can eat in the common room.
Miscellaneous
We are happy to arrange :
Student residence accommodation
Hotel or gite accommodation
Airport transfers and pick ups
Bookings for theatres etc
Bookings for travel, car hire etc
Sporting activities
All the team at French in Normandy wish you “bon voyage et bon courage” and remember we are here to help you at all times. Enjoy your stay!!