TEFL Course FRANCE, Plelauff
 Why
TESOL in France?
Who can ignore the lure of France? France has had profound influence on
everything that affects our mind and soul and certifies finesse. It gave
the world the concepts of liberty and fraternity and changed the course
of world governance. It has nurtured the intellect of Rousseau and
others, at the same time it was and continues to be the art capital of
the world. Anything associated with fine dining originates in France and
it is here that the chefs consider the plate to be the artist’s canvas.
France is where high fashion is conceived and presented to the world.
Many loan words in English that have to do with luxury come from French.
The language is like music to the ears. It is steeped in history, art,
architecture, fashion, food and culture. Being in France is a lifetime
experience.
The teachers who plan to initiate or enhance their career in ESL
teaching thus also look forward to the TESOL Certification Program
conducted in France by TEFL International.
What is the attraction in Plèlauff?
Plelauff transports you to medieval Europe with its Knights, castles,
chateaus, magic, mystery and intrigue. It gives you an opportunity to
relive a time long past but seems to be captured and frozen in time in
this beautiful French village. It is the very same province where King
Arthur married and his magician Merlin was laid to rest.
Plèlauff with a population of only 700 is a tiny village tucked away in
the Cotes D’Armour region of Brittany. Plèlauff is an ideal get away
from the stressful city life. A place to rejuvenate the mind, body and
soul. The Bourg or village seems to be frozen in time and era. Added to
this is the warmth and friendliness of the people which are unique to
this region.
What is in Plèlauff for you?
The village of Plelauff has the Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix Chapel. Visitors
can engage in walking, horse-riding or cycling on road or along the
364-kilometre-long Canal Path which is a popular activity in Plelauff.
One can also go angling in the same canal or take international dance
classes at the Camina Centre. The village has a cinema, many interesting
shops and restaurants in nearby Rostrenen. Bowling and go-karting and
golfing are some of the other leisure activities.
For those who are passionate about food the Bretons are big eaters. In
most cases you'll be eating wonderfully cooked local food whether it's
vegetables from north Brittany, beef and Lamb from the heartland or
fresh fish from the coast. It is true that vegetarianism is rare in
Brittany, but having said that the local delicacies of Crepes, wonderful
salads and the ubiquitous pizzerias mean you won't starve. Brittany
boasts several breweries that make excellent beer. As you cycle through
the countryside you'll pass the apple orchards that produce some of the
best cider in the world. Plelauff has a friendly bar where one can
unwind at the end of the day.
On the tourist map
Plelauff offers unparalleled natural beauty. For all those wanting to
escape the maddening city crowds and pace, Plelauff is a retreat into
the countryside with its lush gardens, water bodies and open pastoral
spaces. A short distance from Plelauff is Lake Guerledan. Apart from
soaking up the sun on the beach, travellers can enjoy water sports like
jet ski, water ski or sailing.
The Brest Nantes canal which runs through the place is mostly restored
though it might not be possible to navigate. The towpath is a fairly
smooth gravel path. Walkers and cyclists are allowed to use it and one
can cycle down the towpath to Gouarec and thus avoid the traffic and for
that matter the hills. Gouarec has every amenity you could want. A
medium sized and a small supermarket, two bakers, a lunchtime
restaurant, a superb pizzaria, a creperie, six bars and of course bars
and restaurants at Bon Repos are a 20 minute cycleride away along the
canal towpath. The centre is Napoleonic and a real picture with several
magnificent houses. You can attend the Son et Lumiere - a fundraiser to
the 12th century Abbaye Bon Repos - a 3 hour spectacular that recounts
the history of the abbacy through today - 400 volunteers and 1,000
costumes, 500 animals make up the grand show.
There is a 15th century chapel which is on the historic register in
France.
Evening and nightlife in France
Evening in France for the tourists and the trainees of TESOL can be like
an intoxicating session of symphony orchestra that reaches the crescendo
as it travels into the night. Late night activities are limited to bars,
the pizzaria and creperie and in the week most will shut after 10-11 pm
leaving it the sleepy little village that it is.
Weekend Excursions
This TESOL location which offers the TEFL teachers a rich bounty ESL
teaching skills and concepts, infuses them with confidence and
creativity is also historically one of the richest regions on earth
scattered with medieval towns and castles.
Plelauff is flanked by the Nante-Brest Canal on one side and on the
other by the River Dore (d'ore - meaning the river of gold, the river
still contains enough gold to attract the odd prospector). These two
waterways teem with fish and attract anglers. The canal runs for 172
miles and has a cycle path along it - one of the main attractions for
cyclists staying there is the canal, and it's scenery is truly breath
taking.
The closest town Rostrenen is only 10 minutes away. A cycle path from
Gouarec that follows the old railway line leads to Rostrenen where on
Tuesday there is a wonderful street market. Going west takes you through
forgotten countryside that has to be seen to be believed - ultimately
all the way to the town of Carhaix and a lake at Mael Carhaix.
The historically well known town of Pontivy is just 20 minutes away and
at under an hour one can reach St Brieuc which stages the popular Breton
rock festival in summer, and is the nearest main line train station.
Besides this totally car free cycling there are a mass of little quiet
lanes where you can meander for hours and arrive at tiny Creperies
hidden in the wood, or cycle to another little market town - there
really is too much to do
About out TEFL Location
The TEFL International is at Association Camina, Kergall 22570, Plèlauff,
France. It is 5- minutes down the lane from the famous Nantes-Brest
Canal path.
The nearest train station from Rennes is St Brieuc. From St Brieuc you
can take a Tibus bus, a taxi or a reserved minivan. 15 Tibus buses ply
everyday, from 7.30 am to 4.30 pm and cost only a few euros. The Camina
Centre, where classes are held is, in fact, a collection of buildings
used for entertainment,leisure and academic purposes
Connectivity
The nearest airport Rennes is connected by flight from Manchester,
Southampton, Exeter, Belfast, Dublin, Madrid and other French cities
including Paris and CDG airports.
Plelauff is not directly connected to a train line however one can take
the TGV high speed train from Paris Montparnasse Station to to Saint
Brieuc Station (Paris –Brest Route). It takes about three hours and an
additional half hour if one arrives via Rennes.
Plelauff is well connected by road to Saint Brieuc. The TIV buses from
Saint Brieuc to Plelauff are frequent.
Weather
Brittany is on the west coast of France and in summer it has a warm
temperate climate. It does rain sometimes, which is one of the reasons
its countryside is so green and wooded, but it would be an unusual week
if there was not more sun that cloud. It can get pretty hot in the
summer months, up to about 35 degrees.
Plèlauff witnesses all four seasons. Summers are not scorching hot,
spring ushers in lush vegetation; the autumn is distinct with fallen
leaves covering the canal path. Winters can be severely cold.
Temperatures can dip to -5 on occasions in the winter months. |
It is a very compact experience. Extensive learning but
fun.
A gear experience with TEFL International and very
helpful to find placement
