Breakfast is provided every day, as well as at least three dinners each week. This situation is the best way to experience French culture and is a great way to improve your French as well. I was concerned about my level of French before I left because it had been two years since I had taken a French course, but IES Dijon accepts all levels of ability. In fact, you will hear American music everywhere and can find American movies in the theaters. The French culture is quite different.
Bread is made fresh every day, and cheese is served as a separate course at every meal.
Although the French eat very fast, the actual meal can take hours because of all of the different courses and the fact that the French love to loiter. Meal-time is actually the time where you learn the most about the French, their practices, traditions, and culture. Family is a very important aspect in France. Many French students who study in another region of France return to their home every weekend to be with their family. Sundays are usually devoted to family - many times with a big meal complete with the nice china and best wine.