Here is a dream destination for sun and beach lovers. Located 40 km north of Miami, Fort Lauderdale is known as the "Venice of America" with its 480 kilometers of canals where more than 30,000 boats and yachts navigate. This US city, benefiting from the reputation of Florida, offers a lifestyle that is both dynamic and relaxed under a consistently sunny sky. With a pleasant climate, Fort Lauderdale allows for outdoor activities all year round. Whether it's summer or winter, the sun is always present, ready to accompany you in your desires for surfing, swimming, strolling, and outings. In addition to the long golden beaches of Fort Lauderdale and stunning celebrity villas, you will discover a modern downtown area with museums, cinemas, bars, restaurants, and shopping malls.
165 500 inhabitants
Port, Seaside
18 hours 45 minutes from Geneva
Fort Lauderdale is the largest city in Broward County, located in southeastern Florida. It stretches along 11 km of coastline and extends equally into the marshy plain on its western side along the Intracoastal Canal. This waterfront city is intersected by over 400 km of canals, 250 km of which are navigable. It enjoys a tropical climate characterized by two distinct seasons: hot and humid summers, sometimes rainy, and mild and dry winters with pleasant temperatures that can reach over 20°C in December.
The arrival of the first Spanish settlers in the Fort Lauderdale region took place in the mid-16th century. This event soon triggered the Second Seminole War after an attack on a farm by Tequesta Native Americans. The fort was abandoned after the end of the conflict, and it wasn't until 1911 that it was rehabilitated and became the heart of the city as we know it today. The arrival of the railway then allowed for the gradual settlement of the area. The city experienced rapid growth after World War II, thanks to the return of many former residents and a thriving tourism industry.
Between English classes, bask in the sun on the beaches of Fort Lauderdale and take the opportunity to visit the home of the painter Frederic Clay: the Bonnet House and its lush 15-hectare park. The proximity to Miami allows you to spend an evening there, preferably in a Latin American bar where the atmosphere is always lively and vibrant! Fort Lauderdale also offers numerous performance venues, including the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, the largest in the city, and its canals provide opportunities for relaxing cruises. Finally, the city is home to one of the largest aquatic centers in the USA: the International Swimming Hall of Fame...
To get around during your language study program in Fort Lauderdale, you can take the buses operated by Broward County Transit, which connects various neighborhoods in the city and neighboring municipalities. Miami is also accessible through Amtrak (the National Passenger Rail Corporation) or Tri-Rail, which provides direct access from Fort Lauderdale to its international airport. The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale is relatively low, with an average meal for two people in a mid-range restaurant costing around 30€, compared to 53€ in Paris.
Fort Lauderdale Tourism Office:
City Hall, 100 N. Andrews Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.
Phone: +1 954-828-5000.
Website: http://fortlauderdale.gov/
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