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Summer programme: Value chains of a terroir-driven food system

Every year in June in Angers, ESA offers a unique four-week programme to international undergraduate and graduate students.

Much more than just a cultural experience and the opportunity to discover different facets of France and Western European agriculture, students will learn how the ‘Terroir’ approach represents a sustainable agricultural and food system alternative.

Students will also have the opportunity to experience the French lifestyle, living with a host family for 4 weeks.

Overview

Programme

Dates 2025: 28th of May 2025 to 26th of June 2025
To raise awareness about the future of multidimensional, value-creating farming and food systems
We teach students that a terroir-driven food system creates resources and wealth at economic, ecological, social and cultural levels, resulting in positive impacts for a region, its inhabitants and local stakeholders.
To train future experts in regional and traditional food production
Products of protected origin are mainly produced by Small or medium sized businesses and are controlled by international food regulations and national policies. Consequently, there is a need for experts in the development, protection and promotion of these food products, with a comprehensive understanding of the issues at stake.

Curriculum du Summer Program

Social, well-being and health effects 1.00 ECTS
Ecological effects 1.50 ECTS
Strengths of the business model and market effects 1.50 ECTS

History and civilization 1.00 ECTS
Current features of Terroir-driven agricultural production in France 1.00 ECTS
Concepts and definition 1.00 ECTS

French as a Foreign Language 1.00 ECTS

Summer programme

Watch the testimonies of Kayla (Canada), Dylan (USA) and Nicolas (Canada). They explain why they came to study in France at ESA and what the summer programme has brought them.

Admission & Qualification

Admission

You can submit your application online via our our digital platform*.

Application deadline: 22nd of March 2025

*For students studying in a partner university, please ask the International Relations Office of your Home University to nominate you before starting your application.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees :

Regular rate: 4, 246 €*

It covers:

Accommodation in a host family in Angers (including breakfasts and dinners)
Lunches in Angers from Monday to Friday
Accommodation and breakfasts in youth hostels during the cultural excursions (Paris, Loire Valley, Brittany)
Health and liability insurances
7 days of cultural excursions: 2 days in Paris, 2 days in the Loire Valley, 3 days in Normandy and Brittany
Farm and company visits
Transportation in France (including the train ticket from Paris to Angers on Saturday, May 31)

It does not include:

Accommodation, food and transportation if you travel by yourself during weekends
Lunches and dinners during the cultural excursions (Paris, Loire Valley, Normandy & Brittany)
Passport fees
Plane ticket
The train ticket back to Paris at the end of the program

*If you are from a partner university, please contact the International Relations Office.

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