FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

A French-speaking island with year-round sunshine the perfect place to improve your French whilst enjoying nature, culture and the Creole way of life.

The tutor’s home island. She has been living alternately in Martinique and Switzerland for over twenty years.

Experience a different kind of holiday and combine sightseeing, a language course and immersion throughout your stay.

A2+ (to be able to hold a conversation during the workshops/excursions)

Before you begin, Franzakademie-caraibes 50+ will contact you to arrange a test via video conference.

• Small groups
• A comfortable, relaxed pace of learning
• Practical exercises and conversation lessons
• Workshops on Creole culture, cuisine and everyday life

• If you choose the “Chez l’Habitant” option (Package 4), accommodation with the teacher
• A small 4-star hotel near the beach (Packages 1, 2 or 3) in the town of Le Diamant.
• Option to rent a luxury villa, but it must be located in Le Diamant.

• Not included

Except

• Breakfast and half-board on request (Package 4 “Chez l’habitant”)
• 1 dinner (closing ceremony) and 1 brunch on the beach (both included in the price of all the package 1,2,3 and 4)

If you do not hire a car, Franzakademie Caraibes 50+ can arrange a transfer at your expense. You will be met in person upon arrival at Aimé Césaire Airport.

• Cultural visits with the teacher
• Easy walks, such as the Pagerie estate of “Joséphine de Beauharnais”
• Beach, relaxation
• Workshops: Creole cuisine, rum-making, Jardin Balata, the market in Fort-de-France, the fishermen’s arrival
• Two or three workshops and cultural excursions (included in the course price)
• Optional activities: The prices for these activities are not included in the course fee: “Paroles et sport” (Package 2), “Paroles & Paix. Wellness” (Package 3)

Franzakademie Caraïbes 50+ can help you with this: hiring a car on the island is highly recommended, as public transport is unfortunately very poor.

Personal support

You will always have a direct point of contact. A WhatsApp contact is available 24/24.

Yes. Throughout your stay, you will be looked after by your teacher or a coordinator, who will be on hand to assist you at all times.

Swiss quality & reliability

Punctual, friendly, professional. No surprises.

A good understanding of the requirements of Swiss clients

• December: Dry season, ideal weather
• May → June: Fewer visitors and lower prices
• As a rule, two trips are organised each year. The first takes place in May or June, the second in December.
  The date for the next language trip is always announced under the ‘Notice’ section.
• Flight ticket price: Flight not included

from CHF 5,205 (excluding airfare)

• Valid identity card or passport

• Flight ticket

• Travel insurance recommended

No compulsory vaccinations.

Good medical care is available on the island.

Don’t forget to bring your own medication.

Martinique is a friendly and safe destination.

Normal travel precautions are entirely sufficient.