A town full of history

Vienne, in the Rhone Valley, was the capital of Burgundy until the 9th century, and a major Roman wine port – we wonder what they would have made of the annual Vienne jazz festival? Vienne is now the base for our more intensive language courses with their 24-hour language assistance, but even our most dedicated language school students can’t help but enjoying this historic town to the full.

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Climbing up Pipet Hill the panoramic view leaves you in no doubt just how important wine and wine drinking is to this region, for either side of the Rhône the valley is carpeted by prestigious vineyards such as Côte-Rôtie, Condrieu and Sotanum. Indeed much of the town’s great history stems from its position as a major Roman wine-port, and the local’s pride in their produce has never diminished.

The town, bustling and businesslike, is a great place to explore and to practice the language skills you’ll have gained, not only in the local shops and bars but also at the many historical sites and cultural attractions.

Indeed, it’s the cultural life of Vienne that impresses most - French to its core it’s impossible to return home without feeling just at little more the Gallophile.

How to get there?

Flight Carriers by Airport / availability to Lyon St Exupery.

Note: some flights will not be direct.

BA

London Heathrow

Air France

Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Durham Tees Valley.

Easyjet

Edinburgh, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stanstead.

Transfers

From Lyon St Exupery airport you will need to travel by bus (airport service) to La Part Dieu Station and catch a train to Vienne and have a short transfer by taxi to La Gerine.

Prefer to drive?

We can organise a discounted car hire facility for you, from Montpellier airport or you can make your own arrangement with your chosen provider.