Not all time is directed; villagers will also have activités au choix in the afternoon, a period when they can visit la confiserie (candy store), la plage (the beach), play a sport or game, participate in an art project, or just relax at our outdoor café.

At Lac du Bois, villagers learn about the cultural aspects of the French-speaking world: the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and Africa. This idea of La Francophonie (French-speaking countries) is present in many aspects of the village as well as special events such as International Day or Afrique! Many of our staff have experience in Francophone countries, and many are native speakers from a Francophone country. They are all excited to share their travel experiences and their enthusiasm for the French language. The idea of La Francophonie is also developed through theme days, small group activities, and evening programs. Theme days are often geographical, but may also be historical or cultural. Our kitchen staff works very hard to incorporate authentic food to go along with each theme. For example, Quebec Day may include a meal of Poutine (French fries with chicken gravy and melted cheese) and another of Roubaboo (split pea soup), wild rice salad, and pumpkin pudding. In addition, we have delicious baked goods from our very own baker on site, including authentic French baguettes!"