All French Immersion Reviews

I spent a week with Pascale as my instructor and my French improved immensely.  I am older and a latecomer to French and have struggled with spoken French since the beginning. As such, Pascale and I made comprehension our focus. Her patient pronunciation, exercises in grammar and vocabulary, and gentle corrections as I spoke helped me immensely. Pascale’s excellent fluency in both French and English allowed her to fully explain the French language to me and what was needed to more properly converse in it.  

The setting was great too, outside of Beziers, at a renovated, quaint and well-run bed and breakfast with gardens and a pool. I was even able to rent one of their ebikes for afternoon rides on the adjacent bike/pedestrian path and quiet backroads. 

If you’re looking for a tailored, comfortable and truly immersed experience, I highly recommend improving your French with Pascale! My only complaint was that I only had one week!

Une expérience riche et immersive

J’ai eu la plus riche expérience chez Georgiana pour ma French Immersion Homestay.

Appréhensions et soutien pédagogique

Au début j’étais un peu inquiète parce que le niveau de mon Français est vraiment basique et du fait que je n’y passais que six jours pour cette expérience. Mais Georgiana est une enseignante très expérimentée et patiente et elle a planifié les cours en fonction de mes capacités et de mon objectif d’améliorer mes compétences orales. Ses méthodes sont rigoureuses et créatives, ce qui rend les cours intéressants et dynamiques.

Une famille investie et des échanges enrichissants

De plus, toute la famille était vraiment intéressée à m’aider à améliorer mon français et nous avons eu d’excellentes conversations pendant les repas et activités que nous avons eu ensemble.

Une cuisine délicieuse et soignée

Et en parlant de ça, la nourriture chez Georgiana est sensationnelle, toujours préparée avec des produits frais et avec un soin et une attention qui se ressentent dans le goût !

Un logement confortable et accueillant

Le logement est superbe : un studio privé et spacieux avec cuisine et salle de bain séparés de la chambre et accès à un beau jardin.

Une envie de revenir pour progresser encore

Je suis rentrée chez moi inspirée pour continuer à améliorer mon français et faire une autre immersion (plus longue !) avec Georgiana et sa belle famille dans un avenir proche.

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The week my daughter and I spent with Raymonde and Michel exceeded our expectations in so many ways. Raymonde is an exceptional teacher and host who really makes an effort to tailor lessons and excursions to each individual. Despite my daughter and I being at different levels of French, she had no problem creating a  lesson plan that engaged us both equally. We loved the range of topics and modalities she had planned for us, from poems and songs to grammar to creating stories together using picture cards. 
As a person, Raymonde is so warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home as we helped prepare meals, chatted on the patio, or ventured out on excursions (highlights included a hike among Swiss cows to have delicious fondue for lunch and a morning swim and breakfast along Lac Léman). She even took excellent care of me when I sprained my ankle! Whenever I didn’t understand part of the conversation, she would explain it differently (still in French) so that I understood. She’s great at combining precise correction with warm encouragement, which I appreciated. 
Raymonde and Michel’s home is beautiful, airy, and comfortable. My daughter and I each had our own amazing bedroom and bathroom right across from each other. These accommodations were top-notch, and the countryside setting of Gingins was just lovely. And the food — miam miam ! Raymonde is an incredible cook who created superb meals with fresh, local ingredients. We had fun helping choose and then chop the veggies and fruit while Raymonde worked her magic. 
We loved experiencing the lovely countryside of Gingins and would absolutely return to Raymonde’s in a heartbeat. We give her our wholehearted recommendation!

I’ve been learning French as a retirement project and last week’s immersion stay in Angers was just what I needed to turbocharge my learning. It was exactly as advertised: a wonderful mix of French lessons, informal conversation and trips in and outside the city, some solo and some guided by Christelle.

I came home feeling stimulated – I’d had a holiday, improved my fluency and begun to grasp nuances of the language that I really hadn’t appreciated before. We talked about everything! Christelle is a sensitive and non-judgmental teacher and she and her husband and children were incredibly welcoming and generous, providing an authentic experience of French family life.

If you get the chance to stay with “Madame Frenchy”, go!!

We so enjoyed our week with Florence and Dawson in August! They made us feel like family. The mornings instructions were excellent and perfectly pitched to our level of French. And the afternoon excursions were as enjoyable as they were educational. Also, we left with quite a few of Florence’s recipes and have been cooking them at home. We highly recommend “Chez Flo” and hope to return! Tanya and Stewart

I spent two weeks doing a French immersion course with Pierre at his charming little village in La Liviniere. It was thoroughly enjoyable and a real immersion into the French language and the local history. Pierre was very attentive to ensure that every morning that we spent learning French met my needs and always made me feel at ease no matter how many mistakes I made. And he corrected them with so much patience. I really enjoyed interacting with him, learning daily new French expressions used by French in their day-to-day interactions. For me it was a real French immersion experience. We had breakfast and lunch together every day during which we conversed with each other. After lunch Pierre organised an outing with me and that was always special. There were hikes that we did, we visited medieval villages and historic sites with castle ruins dating from ancient times. All the outings were amazing, and the best thing was that Pierre is so knowledgeable in the local region and the local history, it was as if I had a local guide with me. Anyone who is seeking an authentic French immersion experience, I really recommend Pierre to you.

I arrived tired and late due to train delays but from the moment Camille met me at the train station in Paimpol she was a welcoming and gracious host. She immediately whisked me off for a lovely, relaxing picnic by the sea. Her home in the heart of Paimpol and 5 minutes walk from the sea is charming and my room and bed were very comfortable.
Every morning we had formal lessons with tours and treats later in the day. These included a trip to Pontrieux, an outing to see improvised theatre, a swim in the sea, beautiful walks and meals out – all the time chatting in French. By the end of each day I was ready for bed.

As a teacher Camille is knowledgeable and patient. She will adapt to your needs and level and encourage you to push yourself out of your comfort zone. As well one to one time with Camille I had lots of opportunities to talk to native French speakers

I am not a big dog lover but Vinky, Camille’s Havanese puppy, is a delight. His enthusiastic greeting every morning was a joyous start to the day. You can’t do anything but respond positively to his joy of being alive.

My nephew and I had an amazing French language immersion experience with Camille. From the moment we arrived at the train station in Paimpol, Camille was the ultimate host. She made sure we were comfortable and at ease while welcoming us to her beautiful home and village. My nephew and I have differing levels of French language fluency and Camille was able to adjust to our needs for both communication and instruction.

We enjoyed fabulous tours of Paimpol and the surrounding areas. We learned about the seafaring culture of Bretagne and the rich history of its inhabitants. We had lots of fun visiting the Tuesday morning market in Paimpol and savoring lots of local cuisine.

Perhaps our cutest tour guide was the amazing Vinky, Camille’s Havanese puppy! He is the gentlest sweetest puppy you will ever meet. And it was such a treat to spend some time with Camille’s daughter, Leyla, who was home for her summer break from university.

I had one of the best weeks of my life accompanying my husband on a french immersion at Camille’s French Today Experiences.

Words cannot express how welcoming it was at Camille’s home. Her beautiful and artful decor, our private comfortable 2 bedroom , bathroom and water closet suite and the fabulous experiences she offered and created for us.

She also arranged may English speaking outings for me. I was able to spend 3 separate times with her daughter being Paimpol all the while having my husband Leo immersed in French lessons and constant conversation with Camille and her friend Jean-Loup.

Everyday brought new adventures. Going to the town market, cooking at home, having many extravagant picnics, taking a ferry to the island of Béhat for lunch, walking, swimming, napping, and finishing with a Prosecco toast and snacks.

I don’t have enough words to express how delightful, meaningful, wonderful this week was. And to convince you to do it, except to say I wouldn’t miss this for the world if I were you. We will be returning soon.

Life is wonderful with Camille. Chose to experience it for yourself. You won’t regret it.

My immersion with Camille in Paimpol was both delightful and instructive. Despite my best efforts, my French-speaking skills had remained stagnant for 60 years. However, the immersion with Camille marked a true breakthrough for me. My wife, Jillene, who doesn’t speak French (having been an exchange student in Austria), accompanied me. Camille seamlessly integrated her into the immersion.

Camille’s teaching method, using the À Moi Paris program, is nothing short of brilliant. Each day, after a delightful breakfast around 9 AM, we studied together for two hours. Camille’s guidance and teaching made a significant difference in advancing my French. After a break, we would meet for lunch, which was always excellent.

Each day included an excursion: we walked to the beach for picnics and took an unforgettable trip to Béhat, the island of flowers. There, we toured, hiked, napped in a field, swam in the bay, and ended the day with cocktails outdoors. Throughout the day, while living and speaking French, Camille would note down any words I didn’t know on her phone. Each night, she texted me these words for vocabulary building. This personalized vocabulary list, created from our daily experiences, was invaluable and could only have been achieved through this immersion.

One highlight of our stay was the first day, which coincided with July 14th (known as Bastille Day in the U.S.). We witnessed a lively Brittany band playing traditional pipes and marching in slow motion. As an amateur musician, I was in awe of their skill. Later that evening, we danced to vibrant island music performed by a top-notch band, and the night concluded with fireworks.

Throughout each day, I spoke French with Camille and her friends, especially Jean-Loup, one of the most interesting, kind, and gentle men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.
We had countless enjoyable moments with Camille and Jean-Loup. Additionally, we spent an amazing day with a fantastic guide who showed us La Roche Jagu, a stunning 15th-century fortified house located in Ploëzal, Brittany.

I must mention that Vincky is the most adorable, well-behaved little dog with a truly angelic nature.

We loved the experience so much that we’ve planned a 2-week immersion with her in Tenerife at the end of March 2025.

After two weeks of immersion with Delphine and Adrien, I would highly recommend French Bubble to anyone looking to very quickly grow in their aptitude for French and their ability to use the language in everyday situations. I entered the program as an A2 beginner, having taken some classes in high school and dabbling a bit since then; I was very pleasantly surprised when after only a few days I was more comfortable speaking to native French people and in forming full thoughts than I had ever been before. The program is ideal for practical understanding of the French language and common-sense application of both simple and more complex grammatical concepts. Whether you are just beginning as I was or are more advanced, I am sure you will not regret the decision to try immersion with French Bubble. And aside from the language aspect, my time with Delphine and Adrien was fantastic! From the very beginning Delphine was accommodating of my schedule and the things I wanted to do while in Pau, and she went out of her way many times to ensure that my stay and experience were overwhelmingly positive. From the excursions to the beaches of Biarritz and Hossegor to the weekend seeing Medieval castles around Carcassonne and the constant trying of world-class foods and wines, I cannot recommend her enough to anyone looking for a unique and wonderfully fulfilling time in France!

Dearest Anne-Elisabeth , Michel and family

Merci mille fois for welcoming us with your lovely home, our air-conditioned rooms were super comfortable and the washing machine and airer were well used in the very hot weather.

Michel- your fabulous food and great sense of humour were majour highlights of our stay although our divine lunches meant that we needed une sieste every afternoon.
Anne-Elisabeth- the kindness, patience and effort you put into our lessons was much appreciated. Thank you also for the excursions to Palavas and St Guilhem le Désert. While you drove, we snoozed in the car and I will treasure the chats we had when I was able to stay awake.
Thanks again and hoping that our paths will cross in the future.

My immersion program with Soline began with clear communication during the planning phase. I knew each day’s schedule, and any supplemental costs were agreed upon up front.

At her beautiful home in tiny Volvic and on our outings, we spoke French all day. Soline is an amazing conversationalist, and she kept the ball rolling by asking me questions, reacting, and following up with still more questions. I was impressed by her intellectual curiosity, warmth, and energy. Our excursions were thoughtfully customized to my interests; we went some places she herself had never been.

At first, Soline made relatively few corrections to my French, focusing on my listening comprehension and on my generating speech to express myself. Mid-week, we discussed  some of my recurring mistakes and how to raise my level of French in the future. I never felt criticized, but rather helped along by a friendly guiding hand. After that, we continued our conversations, but with more focus on correct grammar and conversational French usage.

My experience was not only a language course but also a cultural immersion — Soline and her family welcomed me into their home and lives. I am deeply grateful and will treasure this experience always. Jim

I had a very enjoyable and instructive Homestay with Camille in Paimpol. As my French was already reasonably advanced in terms of grammar and vocabulary the emphasis throughout was on the spoken word.

Having only made one fleeting visit to Britanny previously, I much appreciated the opportunity to immerse myself in the culture of the region. I did so with the assistance of extremely well-informed guides and through contact with friends that Camille introduced me to.

I particularly enjoyed a tour with a very entertaining local guide who knew all that was to be known about the Paimpol fishing industry. With her I was able to study the local statues and memorials commemorating the lucrative but hazardous exploits of Paimpol fisherfolk in Icelandic water.

I also appreciated the time Camille and I spent harvesting clams with her engaging friend Dominique.

My introduction to local history also included the viewing of a fascinating film featuring the part played by the local Resistance in the exfiltration of downed Allied aviators. A visit to the beach where the handover to the Royal Navy took place under the noses of the Germans had particular resonance for me as a student of military history.

My thanks to Camille for everything she did to make my stay enjoyable (including cooking some very tasty meals) and to her friend Jean-Loup who provided mobility with his Range Rover as well as much interesting conversation.