French Immersion in France: Learn French Fast & Naturally!

Updated on 26 October 2026

On this programme you live in the home of a French teacher, and you are the only student in the house. Your lessons are one to one, at home, and they follow your level, your goals and the pace you choose, from 10 to 30 hours a week. After the lesson, French carries on at the table, at the market and in the conversations of the day; and if you add activities or cultural visits, your host takes you out to discover the area where they live.

Our hosts live in many parts of France: Paris, Provence, the Côte d’Azur, Brittany, the Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Occitanie, the Alps around Annecy, Lille, Strasbourg and Corsica, and also in Martinique. Tell me what you would like to do in French and the kind of place you see yourself in, and I’ll suggest the host who suits you best. You read their profile before anything is confirmed.

Your contact: Ioana

I’m the one who replies to you, in English, French or Italian. I help you choose the area and the host, and I send you the host’s profile together with the full proposal.

The 10-hour week, at €1,225, is meant to be paired with General Activities or Cultural Visits, which you add on top; if you’d rather have lessons only, the shortest week is 15 hours, at €1,450. In Paris, on the Côte d’Azur, in Corsica and in Martinique there is a supplement of €290 a week, and of €50 on Cultural Visits.

How your week works

You have your own bedroom in your host’s home, with full board: three meals a day with the family. Before anyone stays with a host, our Regional Manager has met them in person and seen the home.

Before you arrive you take an online level test, and the results go straight to your teacher, who prepares the lessons around your level and your goals. You choose how many hours: 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 a week. If you need French for your work or for an exam, specialised vocabulary and exam preparation can be added as options.

The week includes your room, your meals, your lessons, a local Regional Manager and a 24-hour helpline. Excursions, sports and the airport transfer are options. So are activities and cultural visits, except with the 10-hour week and for students under 18, when they go with the lessons. Whatever we choose together appears in your proposal with its price, and what you actually do is then agreed with your host, depending on where they live.

You can come at any time of year: the week starts on a Sunday, when you arrive, and ends on the Saturday.

Staying in Provence

Provence is one of the areas where we have hosts, around Marseille. The programme is the same as in the rest of France: you live in your teacher’s home, with your one-to-one lessons and full board. There’s no regional supplement for Provence. You fly into Marseille, and if you’d like us to pick you up, the transfer costs €120 each way.

For Provence there is no set list of visits as there is for some other regions: activities and visits are decided between you and your host, and depend on where they live and what is available, so tell me what you enjoy when you ask for your proposal. And if Provence is not a must, give me a second area as well: finding the right host matters more than the exact region.

Enhance Your Language Learning with Immersive Experiences

Outside lessons, everyday life with your host teacher or another member of the household keeps your French going: cooking, shopping and conversation put into practice what you studied in the lesson.

Personalized Activities for a Dynamic Learning Experience

Activities are chosen around your interests and the area where your host lives. Here are some of the things you might do:

• Culinary Adventures – Cook and bake alongside your host, learning French cooking vocabulary while discovering local recipes.
• Shopping Excursions – Visit local markets or shopping centers, enhancing real-world communication skills in a practical setting.
• Leisure and Entertainment – Watch a movie, attend a theatre performance, or enjoy a round of mini-golf or bowling while practicing casual conversations.
• Exploring Nature and Culture – Walk through historic sites, charming villages, or nature reserves while discussing history, traditions, and local customs.
• Social Interaction and Debates – Play board games, join debates, or engage in storytelling sessions to improve fluency, pronunciation, and confidence.
• Seasonal and Local Events – Experience cultural festivals, farmer’s markets, and street fairs, immersing yourself in the daily life of the community.
• Outdoor Activities – Depending on the location, enjoy a beach outing, countryside walk, or lakeside picnic, all while interacting in French.

A Fully Immersive Learning Environment

These everyday situations are where you practise listening and speaking, and where you get to know the culture from the inside.

Sports and Language Immersion in France

If you’d like to add a sport, it usually means three sessions in the week, with transport, equipment and costs taken care of.

• Tennis
• Surfing
• Golf
• Horse riding
• Sailing

Excursions for an Immersive Cultural Experience

Each excursion leaves from a particular region, so I’ll tell you which ones are possible from your host’s home; transport, the accompanied outing and entrance fees are included.

• Guérande & Salt Marshes Tour (Pays de la Loire) – Explore the scenic salt marshes of Guérande, learn about traditional salt harvesting techniques, and immerse yourself in the unique natural landscape of Pays de la Loire. A perfect opportunity to practice French in an authentic setting.
• Loire Valley Château Tour – Discover the majestic castles of the Loire Valley, renowned for their breathtaking architecture and centuries of fascinating history. This cultural and linguistic immersion allows you to enhance your French while exploring one of France’s most picturesque regions.
• Château & Wine Tasting Tour (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) – Visit elegant châteaux and world-renowned vineyards, experiencing the rich heritage and fine wines of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. A total French immersion experience combining history, culture, and gastronomy.
• Versailles Palace Tour (Château de Versailles) – Step into royal French history with a guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, explore the Hall of Mirrors, grand gardens, and opulent rooms, all while practicing French in an iconic historical setting.
• Disneyland Paris Experience – Enjoy the magic of Disneyland Paris, France’s premier theme park, where you can immerse yourself in French language and culture through interactive attractions, live shows, and themed entertainment.

Cultural Visits Across France – Explore and Learn

Cultural visits are something you decide with your host once you’re there. To give you an idea, here are some of the visits on the list for each area.

Perpignan (Occitanie) – A Blend of History and Natural Wonders

• Palace of the Kings of Majorca – Discover the impressive medieval palace, once the seat of the Kings of Majorca.
• The Castillet – Visit Perpignan’s most iconic landmark and explore its historical museum.
• Cathar Castles – Step back in time at these famous medieval fortresses, an essential part of Occitanie’s heritage.
• Collioure – A charming coastal village known for its picturesque harbor and artistic influence.

Toulouse (Occitanie) – The Pink City’s Architectural Gems

• Basilique St Sernin – One of the most important pilgrimage sites in France.
• Capitole Square – The heart of Toulouse, surrounded by historical and cultural landmarks.
• Jacobins Convent – A masterpiece of Southern Gothic architecture.
• Archaeological Museum St Raymond – Delve into the ancient history of Toulouse and its Roman heritage.

Brest (Brittany) – Coastal Beauty and Maritime History

• Brest Castle & Naval Museum – A must-see for those interested in France’s naval history.
• Océanopolis Aquarium – One of the most impressive marine science centers in Europe.
• Natural Site of Ploumanac’h – A stunning coastal area known for its pink granite rock formations.

Rennes (Brittany) – The Cultural Capital of Brittany

• Historic Centre & Cathedral – Wander through charming medieval streets and architectural wonders.
• Thabor Park – A beautifully landscaped garden, perfect for a relaxing and immersive walk.
• The Parliament of Brittany – A key historical site with stunning interior decor.
• Brocéliande Forest – The legendary forest associated with King Arthur and Merlin.

Lille (Hauts-de-France) – A City of Art and History

• Général de Gaulle Square – The vibrant center of Lille, surrounded by historical buildings.
• Fine Arts Museum
• Louvre-Lens Museum – A satellite museum of the Louvre, showcasing incredible masterpieces.

Martinique (Fort-de-France) – Caribbean Culture and French Heritage

• Balata Garden – A tropical paradise with breathtaking plant species.
• Fort Saint-Louis – A 17th-century fortress offering stunning sea views.
• Grand Market – Experience local Creole culture through food, spices, and crafts.

Côte d’Azur (PACA) – A Mix of Glamour and Tradition

• Matisse Museum – Discover the works of Henri Matisse in the heart of Nice.
• Fragonard Perfume Factory – Explore the art of French perfume-making.
• Saint Paul de Vence – A picturesque medieval town filled with art galleries and scenic streets.

Paris – The Timeless French Capital

• Louvre Museum & Orsay Museum – Home to some of the world’s greatest masterpieces.
• Eiffel Tower – The iconic landmark of France.
• Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur – Experience the artistic soul of Paris with stunning city views.

Annecy (Rhône-Alpes) – A Fairytale Destination

• Old Town & Château d’Annecy – Explore a beautifully preserved medieval town.
• Lakeside Walk in Talloires – Stroll along the shores of one of France’s most stunning lakes.
• Glières Resistance Memorial – Discover the WWII resistance history of the region.

Bordeaux (Aquitaine) – The Wine Capital of France

• Cité du Vin – A world-renowned wine museum.
• Place de la Bourse – A stunning example of French classical architecture.
• WWII Submarine Base – A historical military site turned into an artistic space.

Nantes (Pays de la Loire) – Art, Innovation, and History

• The Machines of the Isle of Nantes – A spectacular display of mechanical animals.
• Castle of the Dukes of Brittany – A symbol of the region’s royal past.
• Memorial to the Abolition of Slavery – A thought-provoking historical site.

Carcassonne (Occitanie) – The Ultimate Medieval Experience

• Medieval Citadel – One of the best-preserved medieval fortresses in Europe.
• Basilica of Saints Nazarius & Celsus – A breathtaking Romanesque and Gothic church.
• Château Comtal – Discover the historic heart of Carcassonne’s citadel.

Ajaccio (Corsica) – Mediterranean Elegance and Napoleonic Heritage

In Ajaccio the visits are chosen with your host, around where they live, so just tell me what you’d like to see.

Ask for your personalised proposal

Tell me when you would like to come and for how long, what you want to be able to do in French, and which part of France you have in mind; if the stay is for a teenager, tell me their age. In the Subject field of the form, write “French in France”, so I know straight away which programme you are asking about. I’ll reply with a proposal and the profile of the host I’d choose for you, and nothing is booked until you’ve read it all and said yes.

If you have a general question first, our FAQ page may already answer it.

Deciding between France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada and the Caribbean is half the question, and I have put them side by side on our page about French immersion at your teacher’s home.