Cavilam Vichy Education

A centre of excellence

Located in a superb setting, a stone’s throw from the splendid Parc des Célestins on the banks of the Allier river, CAVILAM – Alliance Française offers high-quality teaching in the comfort and elegance of a modern facility spanning 9,000 square metres and equipped with exceptional technological resources.

The building is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

The school partners on a regular basis with France’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, the Institut Français, the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, French cultural services abroad and a number of media outlets including TV5 MONDE, Radio France International and Canal Académie.

Our methodology

We aim to provide knowledge of French and an understanding of French society.
CAVILAM-Alliance Française draws on the latest methodological innovations as part of a communicative, action-oriented approach to teaching that combines:

• Intensive learning through a variety of activities
• Techniques to promote the acquisition of communication skills
• Rewarding intercultural exchanges

A resource center

With a library of 20,000 documents on all types of media (Books, press, CDs, DVDs), the “Médiathèque de l’Orangerie is a free work and discovery area accessible to all students. As the third most important center of French as a foreign language resources in France, this media library offers numerous resources specialized in the learning and teaching of the French language and Francophone cultures.

Open all the year round from 10:00 am to 6:30 pm non-stop, you will be able to find not only a large and pleasant workplace, but also a place where numerous cultural events take place. Computer stations, headphones and Wifi are also at your disposal.

Cultural Services

The cultural service of the CAVILAM – Alliance Française offers you many activities to deepen your encounter with French culture and enrich your stay. Excursions in the wilderness, city tours and tastings will allow you to combine the theory of courses with the practice of French in the field. During your stay, we can help you organize your trips, reservations Hotels, information about visits, etc …

You can also benefit from a guidance for your university application, your resume and cover letters.

Vichy, the “Queen of Spas” – listed as a UNESCO world heritage site
Vichy is known as the “Queen of Spas” and has attracted many tourist keen to sample the wonders of its waters. Its mansions and Art Nouveau opera house combine with the reputed powers of its mineral springs, the appeal of the Allier river and the promise of long walks through leafy parks dating back to the time of Napoleon III to imbue the city with unmatched charm and evoke the perfect embodiment of the French way of life.
Vichy also boasts state-of-the-art sporting facilities situated in splendid natural surroundings. Since July 2021, Vichy and 11 other European spa cities are listed as a UNESCO world heritage.

Our accommodation
Host families, studio flats, furnished apartments and hotels…
A variety of accommodation to suit your needs!

Host families
Get a real taste of everyday life in France with an your own private room in the home of a host family.

Premium Accommodation
Choose the quality, proximity and comfort of our new residence “Le 86” and feel right at home.

Studios
Enjoy the comfort of a small flat for one or two people!

Furnished apartments
A furnished apartment offers a little extra comfort!

Hotels
Indulge in the comfort of a two-star hotel or stay in style at a five-star establishment!