La Martinique, c'est magnifique / Immersion classes - Winter 2012
Monday, December 05, 2011
January 18th - January 23rd
$1150* before November 21st / $ 1300* after Novembre 21st
An exclusivity for the Alliances Francaises of New-York, Washington, Puerto Rico & Miami
Registration and program info
Porto Rico - Centro de idiomas - 787 722 3174
New-York - Language Center - 646 388 6612
Washigton - Language Center - 202 234 7911
Miami - Language center or - 305 859 8760
Information on Martinique, MGallery Bakoua, and Activities
Martinique Promotion Bureau CMT-USA, www.martinique.org or 212 838 6887
Information about Airline tickets
French Riviera Travel, or 786 285 9510
Special fare with American Airlines, ask for the promotional code.
Pre-program
Wednesday, January 18
05:45 pm
Arrival on AA 4800 from SJU San Juan (suggested flight)
Transfer from Martinique Aimé Césaire International airport to Hotel Bakoua member of the MGallery Collection
Dinner onsite (included in the package)
Thursday, January 19
9 am-11 am
French class, conversational format, at the hotel
Theme: Martinique overview
11:30 am-12:30 pm
On the Path of Empress Josephine: Class followed by a visit of La Pagerie Museum, birthplace of Empress Josephine
1 pm-4 pm
Transfer to famous Les Salines Beach in Sainte-Anne
Picnic and time at leisure on the beach
Followed by transfer back to hotel
6 pm-7:30 pm
French class, conversational format, at the hotel
8:00 pm
Dinner at leisure
Friday, January 20
8:30 am-10 am
French class, conversational format, at the hotel
Theme: Martinique Gourmande
10:15 am
Ferry ride from Pointe du Bout to Fort-de-France
10:45 am
Guided tour of Fort-de-France: Office of famed Aimé Césaire and Le Grand Marché
12:30 pm
Lunch Chez Carole: Typical creole restaurant located within the market
3:45 pm
Ferry ride from Fort de France to Pointe du Bout
6:00 pm-7:00 pm
French class at Bakoua Hotel, conversational format
7:00 pm
Barbecue party with live music at nearby Bambou restaurant
Saturday, January 21
9:00 am-10:00 am
French class, conversational format, at the hotel
10:00 am
Transfer to Le François on the Atlantic Coast
10:30 am-11:30 am
Visit of 18th Century Clément Distillery
Transfer back to Bakoua hotel in Pointe du Bout
Lunch and afternoon at leisure
6:00 pm-7:00 pm
French class, conversational format, at the hotel
7:00 pm (optional)
Martinique traditional dances presentation and diner at nearby La Pagerie Hotel
Price: 24€ onsite for dinner and show or 10€ onsite for show only
Sunday, January 22 Martinique full day excursions: 2 choices
Option 1 - 8 am – 5 pm
4x4 full day excursion in the lush Northern part of Martinique
8am – 5 pm Itinerary includes visit of Saint-Pierre, Classified City of Art and History
Visit of a famous distillery, lunch at Le Petibonum restaurant
5pm Transfer back to hotel
Option 2 - 8 am – 5 pm
Catamaran Day Excursion with Ballades du Delphis
8 am–5pm Board for your full day catamaran excursion. Excursions include Creole style lunch onboard. There is also the assistance of 3 crew members all day long. En route for a catamaran cruise in style!
Sailing include stops at:
- Islet Loup-garou a little pink sanded island which is a nature reserve for turtles.
- Islet Chancel, the only place in Martinique where you can spot iguanas.
- Islet Madame with its white seabed.
- Baignoire de Josephine, bathe in the clear waters of the “fonds blancs”, white sea beds.
5pm Transfer back to hotel
6 pm-7:30 pm
French class debriefing session
8:00 pm
Dinner onsite (included in package)
Monday, January 23
6:30 am
Check out. Transfer from Hotel Bakoua to Martinique Aimé Césaire International airport
09:25 am
Departure on AA 4843 to SJU San Juan (suggested flight)
Price is per person based on double occupancy, based on a minimum of 20 participants; excludes air transportation from ; drinks and meals not described in the program are not included.
Organized by the Martinique Promotion Bureau-CMT USA
Coordinated by the Délégation générale des Alliances Françaises USA