This is a programme that focuses primarily on French and Guadeloupian culture.

It does not include the study of grammar in a systematic manner, the French language serving more as a practical tool to promote interaction and discovery. There is, however, a selective focus on vocabulary and grammar during the two weeks of the programme.

Applicants for this programme should have attained a level in French of B1 or the equivalent.

The programme is held to coincide with three specific events during the year : carnival in February, the Drum Festival in July and All Saints' Day at the beginning of November. The programme below is offered as an example. Participants are welcome to  suggest changes in keeping with their interests.

•  Introduction to the programme
• Conference on Guadeloupian society

•  French course
• Visit to the local market  

•  French course

•  French course
• Conference on Education in Guadeloupe

•  French course
• Visit to a local carnival assocation

 Full day excursion :

• National Park : waterfalls
• Floral Parc

• Free morning

• Free afternoon.

• Visit to the Atlantic coast, eastern part of the island.  

•  Guided tour of Pointe-à-Pitre : "History and architecture through the squares."

•  Creole cooking course.

• Traditional danses

•  Beach in Northern Basse-Terre

•  Carnival

• Local economy : sugar cane - sugar - rhum
• Visit to a Distillery

• French course
• Conference on tourism

•  French course
• Conference on Environment

•  French course

•  French course
• Visit to the local Town Hall

•  Full day excursion to the island of  Les Saintes

•  Departure or free Sunday.

•  Lunch
• Visit to a sugar factory

•  Free afternoon.

•  Walk in the "Creole Garden" in the Grands Fonds area 

•  Visit to a "Platine de kassav"

•  Visit to the Mangrove area; sunset.