Life at the Chateau de Matel

Make Giant Bounds in your French speaking ability. Set in C.18th Chateau de Matel, Ecole des Trois Ponts specialises in French Language Courses and relaxed French Cookery Courses for adults looking for a lovely setting and good food & wine in a convivial, relaxed atmosphere. We are a small establishment with 20 guests max. Have fun on this page by trying yourself out on our test.
We have new courses in 2007 : French & Gastronomy Courses and French & Cooking in French Courses

All about Roanne's region : Circuit 1 - Medieval Villages
	Language and cookery lessons in a friendly, convivial atmosphere taught by fully trained professionals.
	St. Haon-Le-Châtel Medieval Village that traces gallo-roman history to today Ambierle 15th century Cluny church with Burgundy-style roof and wonderful accoustics Alice Taverne Folk Museum, extremely rich 19th Century Lifestyle Museum put together by ethnologist Alice Taverne. A guided tour is a fascinating trip into the everyday life of people in the 19th century. For a shorter trip eliminate St. Haon-Le-Châtel or Ambierle. Le Crozet Medieval village perched on a hill. A delightful niche on the Côtes Roannaises hillsides offering a panorama view looking down over Auvergne to the west, north to Burgundy and east towards the Beaujolais. La Pacaudière Forêt de Lespinasse Take a walk in the forest and picnic in its specially-equipped picnic area. La Benisson Dieu Cistercian period church with Burgundy-style roof. for more information about the courses we offer Tel.: [33](0)4 77 71 53 00 Fax: [33](0)4 77 70 80 01 Ecole des Trois Ponts, Château de Matel, 42300 Roanne, France