Getting There - Villefranche Adult Immersion Program

What airport should I arrive to?

For the Villefranche Adult Immersion Language Program, you should arrive to the Nice - Cote d'Azur International Airport. Upon arrival you can take a taxi your accommodation in Villefranche or take a shuttle bus to the Nice Central Bus Station where you will board another bus to Villefranche.

When should I arrive?

You should plan to arrive on a Sunday and depart on a Saturday (there are no time restrictions for arrivals or departures). For flights from the US/Canada this means leaving the US/Canada on a Saturday and flying overnight for a Sunday morning arrival in Europe.

How can I get to Villefranche-sur-mer from the US/Canada?

There are very limited direct flights between the US/Canada and Nice. Here is list of airlines currently operating direct flights (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options):

Air France from JFK

Delta Airlines from JFK

There are also numerous indirect flights between the US/Canada and Nice international airports. We suggest you contact your travel agent for options.

Can you recommend any good travel sites?

There are some great sites out there!  In addition to www.expedia.com, www.expedia.ca, www.travelocity.com and www.travelocity.ca a few of our favorites include www.kayak.com, where you can compare different fares and then book directly through the website offering the best price and www.farecast.com, where you can compare fares and get a forecast of the best time to buy your ticket based on whether or not fares are predicted to go up or down.

Please note:

The Villefranche Adult Intensive Language Program starts on a Sunday and ends on a Saturday.  We cannot guarantee accommodation availability for arrivals before Sunday or departures after Saturday. Please call us toll-free on 1 888 386 1411 if you are having trouble getting flights for the required days/times. 

Once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans by fax or e-mail so we can inform the school!

For questions about travel arrangements please call us toll-free on 1-888-386-1411