French Immersion Homestay At Camille's In Paimpol - Bretagne

With Camille - your French tutor, language buddy & host

[2023 all booked - 2004 dates to come] €4,800 per week  

  • 15 hours of one-on-one French instruction
  • 2 private bedrooms, 1 study, 1 private shower+bath room and private toilet in my house
  • 3 meals per day with active French conversations
  • 4 French practice excursions in my region - I can drive you around
  • 1-3. Come alone: you'll be my only student, or come with family or friends
Contact Camille
Enjoy a unique French immersion homestay experience in pristine Brittany, by the sea. Experience a true studycation as your own dedicated French teacher Camille helps you conquer the intricacies of French, and develops your confidence in speaking. Dive into authentic French living as you practice your French with Camille’s friends and family, in the friendly small town of Paimpol. Discover the gorgeous Cîtes-d’Armor region, nested between the sea and the authentic French countryside: French Today's founder and renowned language expert Camille will be your guide!

Amenities/Features

Private Bathroom
Wifi
Multiple Bedrooms
Public Transportation
Free Parking

Sleeping Arrangements

Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed

Types of Courses Offered: French conversation with a focus on speaking and understanding modern French and building your confidence. Vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation. During class, we will be using my audiobooks and app - included in the price of tuition

Teacher Certifications: Founder of French Today. Author of the "À Moi Paris" learning method, and 25+ French audiobook. Former Guide of French.About.com.

Extra Activities/Options: My husband Olivier is a foodie and a wonderful cook. He offers cooking classes. He can also do the class in English for a companion traveling with you. Contact me for more info, availability and prices.

Meet Camille - your French tutor, language buddy & host In France

Bonjour à tous ! My name is Camille and I’ll be your dedicated French teacher during your residential French immersion stay at my house. You may already know me since I'm the founder of French Today, and the woman (and voice) behind all our French audiobooks and most of the French blog articles.

I was born and raised in Neuilly-sur-Seine - by Paris - then moved to the US - Boston - in my early twenties. That's where I met my also French husband Olivier, and where our daughter Leyla was born.

We moved back to France in 1999 to simplify our lives and raise our daughter among her family. The three of us have the dual French American citizenship and our house remained bilingual.

Our daughter is now a young adult and has moved out to study in Bordeaux. We have another house seventy yards away were Olivier lives.

I will be welcoming you in a larger house, conveniently located in the center of town, at a ten minute walk from all the shops and also the shore and the sea.

Because of my life abroad, I'm quite accustomed to switching between languages, and I really understand the challenge - and fear - to express yourself in a foreign language. If you are traveling with English speaking companions, I'll be able to carry on bilingual conversations: everybody will be included and enjoy a great vacation!

People say I have a knack for explaining grammar clearly. My aim as a teacher is to help you feel more confident in your ability to communicate in French, and as an immersion host, to show you my beautiful little piece of Earth!

I'm quite active: I go swimming almost everyday, love a picnic, walk everywhere. I practice Pilates everyday. The shore here is perfect for a jog. In the evening, I enjoying grabbing a drink with my friends in the harbor, or watching the sunset on the sea. I'm always on the lookout for a theater play or an art exhibit.

If you too enjoy these activities, then on top of the formal lesson times, I'll treat you like a friend and welcome you into my daily life: you will experience France like never before!

What’s My French Immersion Homestay Program?

The idea is simple: spend as much time with you as possible, speak a lot of French, experience life "comme les Français".

Because I'm still writing my audiobooks and articles, I can only host immersions sporadically, one week at a time. If you want to add a couple of days, it may be possible: contact me.

NOTE: my 2023 season is all booked.
My 2024 dates are not yet available but I invite you to fill-in the contact form if you are interested and I'll let you know in priority when I know the dates. Merci.

Typical One Week French Homestay Program

I will be happy to completely tailor a program with you according to your own goal and needs.
However, here is a typical program for a week stay at my house:

  • 12 hours of French language tuition.
  • 4 guided tours with me.
    We may visit a castle, or pack a picnic and spend the afternoon at the beach, or go to the market and then cook together what we've bought... We may also plan an entire day-trip to the island of Bréhat. We'll discuss it and decide together!
  • 6 breakfasts with me: croissant and fresh baguette, crĂȘpe, yogurt and fresh fruits or whatever fits your dietary needs
  • 12 shared meals
    If you'd like, we'll also enjoy lunch and dinner together. We may go out a couple of times. I'm not a super chef, but I love good food! So maybe you'll help me a bit in the kitchen? Chatting comes easy when you are cooking together and then enjoying a meal.
  • 6 nights in your own comfortable and private accommodation.
    Upstairs, you'll enjoy your own room and study, with private bathroom and toilet.
  • I will be welcoming you on Sunday after 2 PM, and we'll say goodbye on the following Saturday before 2 PM.
  • I will gladly pick you up at the Paimpol's train station and drop you off.

Price

The price for this exclusive immersion homestay with me is 4,800.- Euros for one person.

Extra Guests

You are welcome to come with your significant other, friend(s) or family member(s). The price for an additional guest will be 3,000.- Euros.

Please contact me for rates for further family members/guests.

Please note I cannot welcome kids under 16.

I'm unable to welcome your pets since I'm allergic to them - I'm so sorry.

Other Possible French Immersion Programs

Together, we can design the best program to fit your goals and needs. I can be more or less present, give you more or less homework... Tell me what you'd like and let's make it happen!

What Are My French Teaching Credentials And What Method Do I Use?

25 Years Experience Teaching French

I’ve been teaching French for over 25 years now! I started teaching in Boston, USA,  then when I moved back to France, I continued teaching online. I stopped a couple of years back to write my French learning method, develop French Today's blog and the social media... But I miss teaching and the human contact I had with my students. Hence this desire to become an immersion teacher and host.

I Welcome All Levels of Adult Students

Many students dream of doing an "all French" immersion. This is indeed a great way to improve your French.

Kids do adapt fast to total immersion... for adults, it can take time, and being fully immersed in French for a true beginner will most likely be overwhelming and stressful, and therefore counterproductive.

So, I will adapt my immersion to your level of French, and your goals and your ability.

- If you are already fluent in French and want to speak only French during the lessons and during the whole stay, I don't see why it would be a problem.

- If you are an advanced beginner or an intermediate student, to make sure that you fully benefit from the lessons, I will use English to explain the French language rules.
Then we'll speak French as much as possible, but may take English breaks if you are tired.

- If you are a beginner, I'll do what I can to entice you to practice what you've learned, but also make sure you are enjoying your vacation in France : so we will use English more often.

In the past, I've taught children and loved it. But now, I prefer the company of adults, and they are more suited to enjoy my very active lifestyle.

My French Teaching Method

I use French Today's audiobooks and app in class, as well as YouTube videos and movies.
We will speak mostly in French, except when I explain a grammar rule: unless you are an advanced French speaker and can understand everything I say, I believe it's better to explain French intricacies in English. This way, you can concentrate on understanding what I say, not how I say it!
I will of course use our daily activities to entice you to speak French. That’s the beauty of immersion in France: opportunities to speak French are all around you!
And, if you want, I will give you homework.

I’m Bilingual In French And English

Both French and American citizen, I’m bilingual and I also speak Spanish. Any problem at all, I can speak English with your and your family, translate... You're safe with me.

Flexibility Is My Motto!

We’ll go over the specificities of the curriculum together. I can give you as little or as much homework as you’d like, and when you leave, I’ll provide a document with a resumĂ© of what we’ve worked on, and things you should continue studying.

Anyway, I’m sure we’ll stay in touch after your stay.

Learn French In France – Your French immersion Program in Paimpol, Bretagne

Nested between the sea and the countryside, Brittany will enchant you! Pristine beaches with crystal clear waters. Rocky pathways and majestic Medieval stone castles. Authentic villages with cobblestone streets and timbered houses. The secluded island of BrĂ©hat “l’üle aux fleurs”, the pink granite coast
 The world-famous Mont-Saint-Michel is also a day-trip away.

Brittany, The Celtic Side Of France

At a short train ride from Paris, and direct ferry to England, Brittany is an amazing destination to practice your French. Many people here are fishermen or grow fruits and vegetables: the region is known for its tomatoes, strawberries, apple cider, potatoes and of course, les crĂȘpes: the world-famous French pancakes!

Our Authentic Breton Town Of Paimpol

Our small city of Paimpol is 8000 inhabitants strong in winter
 30,000 in summer! It’s a vacation destination for the French, so people here are relaxed, very welcoming of tourists which are important for our town and its many restaurants, shops, cafĂ©s
 It will be easy for you to strike up a conversation - maybe during the Tuesday market where you’re welcome to come with me: that’s where I buy most of my groceries.

More about Camille and the region

View Camille's articles on French Today's blog.

Your French Immersion Homestay Accommodations in Paimpol, Bretagne

Let’s talk about your accommodation in Paimpol, Brittany, France.

Ideally Located Between The Town Center And The Sea

Located between the center of Paimpol - at a 10 minute walk from all the shops, the restaurants and the harbor, and on the other side the sea shore with its pristine sand beaches and easy and beautiful hikes - my house is the perfect place to enjoy your French immersion stay to its fullest.

Easy To Reach

Unless you want to, you don’t really have to rent a car. There are many things to do by foot around here and for the rest, I can drive you around in my car, and Audi A3 which comfortably sits 4.

If you plan on coming by train, there's a tiny train station in Paimpol. It will connect you to the Paris-Brest TGV via Guingamp (where you may rent a car if you or your party wanted to be independent).

The nearest international airports are Rennes (2 hours) and Nantes (3 hours), and they are both great little airports. You can easily rent a car at these airports.

My Atypical Breton House

My house is not a typical Breton house: it's an open-space floor downstairs with modern features.

Technology is very important for us. Our house enjoys a very fast fibre internet connection and a top-notch media center with access to French and American cable TV, and two very cozy sofas to lay on as we do! You'll enjoy a large and functional kitchen, and the dinning table comfortably sits eight. There's a toilet, and a large garage/ pantry/ laundry area.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms and a separate toilet. Please note that the stairs are a little steep, with half of them without a hand-rail. So unfortunately, my house is not accessible to young children or people with walking disabilities.

Noone smokes in my family.
Although smoking inside is not permitted, you may smoke outside.
We don’t have pets.

What about the garden? Who needs a garden when the sea is at the end of the street? We do have two patios: a tiny one in the front of the house which gets a lot of sun and is great to take a coffee break, a larger one to the back of the house where I keep my barbecue.

Your Room, Office, Private Bathroom And Toilet

When you are pushing yourself all day to speak French, it's important to have a private, comfortable and quiet place to clear your mind. I'm sure you'll love my student bedroom.

Located upstairs, in the most quiet part of the house, you'll enjoy a large queen bed (160 x 200 cm) with premium beddings, plenty of storage space for your belongings, and a small desk with a sound system, a large screen and your own TV with access to Netflix, Prime Video & French TV. If you're not bringing your own laptop, I will lend you a computer.

You'll also have your private shower / bathroom and toilet. Towels are bountiful, your hairdryer powerful. We do have a washing machine and a dryer (that last item is still a rarity in France !)

There are actually a couple of bedrooms upstairs, and a study as well. If you are traveling with someone, you may use another room at no extra cost. There's also an office space where you may enjoy to study.

My own bedroom is also located upstairs, but on the other side of the house. And I also have my private bathroom.

See You Soon In Paimpol!

I am very excited to welcome you soon into my house. I strongly feel a French immersion stay with me will help you get over the fear of speaking experienced by so many students, and take your French to the next level. With me, you - and possibly your family - will enjoy a true learning vacation.

Since my program is quite popular, I suggest you contact me as soon as possible, so we can get to know each other and start making plans. By clicking the link below, you'll be redirected to a contact form. I will then answer you and send you a Frequently Asked Question list to help you make an informed decision.

Looking forward to seeing you soon “chez moi” in Paimpol!


Contact Camille - your French tutor, language buddy & host

French Immersion in Paimpol, Bretagne

Reviews (8)

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Angela and Humphrey

We had a wonderful week with you in Paimpol, certainly exceeding our expectations. Many thanks for making us so welcome.

I was slightly apprehensive it has to be said as I had never overcome feeling daunted when attempting to speak French. My time with you was both encouraging and rewarding with your unique approach to teaching, creating a warm and relaxed atmosphere with lots of opportunity to have fun. A huge benefit of your immersion stay was that you provided a course specifically for me and that you addressed my very limiting lack of confidence. Speaking with Olivier and other delightful friends to whom we were introduced also helped enormously to overcome my fears and to go for it!

Humph really enjoyed himself too and very much appreciated being included in our various jaunts together and with your friends, including a memorable visit to the island of Bréhat in glorious sunshine, exploring Tréguier, enjoying crÚpes Bretonne, Apérol Spritz and rosé generously poured at sunset picnics overlooking the sea. Merveilleux!

You provide perfect accommodation both spacious and comfortable; in fact you’ve thought of everything one could need for a combination of study and holiday in the lovely town of Paimpol.

Gwyyny (and Jessica)

Une semaine avec Camille a Ă©tĂ© absolument gĂ©niale. Camille est un excellent professeur de français ; elle est trĂšs facile de comprendre et elle explique la langue française d’une maniĂšre trĂšs facile et amusante.

Camille planifie cette semaine d’immersion incroyablement bien ; il y a du temps pour les cours, du temps pour les devoirs et du temps pour se reposer.

Les repas étaient délicieux et il était trÚs agréable de participer à la cuisine. Camille était trÚs attentive aux aliments que nous aimions.

Camille consacre vraiment du temps et de l’Ă©nergie pour s’assurer que vous passiez le meilleur moment possible, en explorant la rĂ©gion, en rencontrant ses trĂšs charmants amis et en organisant des activitĂ©s surprises.

Tout cela Ă©tait trĂšs amusant et je n’avais pas autant ri depuis longtemps !

Je ne saurais trop recommander une semaine avec Camille.

Jessica (et Gwynny)

Comment dĂ©crire des vacances en immersion avec Camille?  C’est presque impossible mĂȘme avec un bon niveau de français et avec un vocabulaire assez grand !

En fait, une description de tout ce qu’on a fait pendant une semaine belle et bien chargĂ©e n’est pas suffisante. Pas du tout !

Un sĂ©jour avec Camille (et ses amis) c’est plutĂŽt une expĂ©rience pour le cƓur.  Camille offre son cƓur, toute son Ă©nergie en tant que professeure incroyable mais aussi en tant que femme chaleureuse, amusante, inventive, crĂ©ative, attentive et bien plus.

Elle a la capacitĂ© de changer ta vie non seulement comme apprenant de français mais aussi en tant qu’un ĂȘtre humain.  Avec sa sagesse, son enthousiasme et sa dĂ©termination, elle nous montre que nous avons, nous aussi, la possibilitĂ© de nourrir notre vie en tenant un verre toujours demi plein et prĂȘt Ă  remplir !

Je rentre avec de bons souvenirs et avec le dĂ©sir de voir, Ă  nouveau, mes objectifs d’une optique diffĂ©rente.

Merci mille fois Camille pour avoir été si inspirante.

Sunny

” My week-long immersion with Camille was life-changing!

Her approach gave me the confidence and tools to make great progress in a short amount of time. Camille’s energy, love of people, and sense of style all work together to give you the impression you’ve won the French Immersion Lottery.

You’ll wake each morning to a stylish table set with fresh fruit and croissants or a baguette bought that morning from the local bakery. During the day, you might visit the Pink Granite Coast for a swim or walk through nearby woods that look like an enchanted forest. One day it’s a champagne picnic on a rocky coast with breathtaking scenery, the next you’re touring a castle and conversing with the locals.

Camille packs each day full of French culture and language opportunities. She tailors the program to fit your needs and works hard to help you achieve your personal learning goals. Each day, she proposes different options to you for the following day based on your needs and desires.  Throughout the day, she takes note of new vocabulary and sends you a list. At night, I would often write what we’d done that day and in the morning she would make any corrections, and we would discuss grammar points or vocabulary.  During the day, she would often ask me to recount what we had done earlier for extra speaking practice.

She introduced me to friends and family and opened her heart and her home to give me a truly unique experience. I highly recommend a French Immersion Experience with Camille!”

Cindy

It would be impossible to overstate how wonderful immersive study with Camille of French Today was. Every day was an adventure and a feast for the senses in beautiful Paimpol and Brittany. We did and saw so many wonderful things, and I had so many one-of-a-kind experiences. I will never forget these experiences or this incredible week.

If that wasn’t enough, Camille was an extraordinary teacher- knowledgeable and patient and very supportive. Her methods are effective and multi-dimensional, always hands-on and geared toward the specific needs of each individual student. My French improved each day. And I had so much fun learning!

There are many more adventures with Camille awaiting in Paimpol. I’m dreaming of returning next year. Maybe I’ll meet you there!

Kathleen
Thank you to Camille and French Today.
I don’t know Brittany very well, and I really enjoyed doing  he tours of the island BrĂ©hat. I imagine having  a vacation house there. No cars but  cool restaurants, gardens, bars, beaches, warm water even in May!
The port/village Tréguier the cathedral and village with  Breton crepes, meeting-an artist and buying his books. going to the Roche Aux Oiseaux for  for a beautiful apéro with sparkling wine and lovely snacks, and a fantastic view of the river going towards the sea. As the sun was setting. we also went that evening into prehistoric rock formations  that were super interesting. Built 5000 years ago. Why were they made? By man?
Another day, we went to the ChĂąteau de La Roche Jagu. the grounds were magnificent, medieval gardens with vegetables and flowers, and everything mixed together but in a very formal pattern is really wonderful.
We made dinner with Chef Olivier , you were able to practice French with yet another person and work on your culinary skills.
When we went places – the islands or the market – Camille  really encouraged me to ask questions in French and talk to people.  Even if they didn’t understand me right away I was able to repeat and go on and have lovely conversations with vendors, gardeners, locals.
We did three hours of language class in the morning. They went by in a wink of the eye.  Camille narrowed in on things that we really needed to study. My friend and I were both at an intermediate level we understood quite a bit in French but we had very ingrained problems that we needed to fix and in a week Camille really moved us forward to being more fluent in French.
I look forward to going again next spring or summer.
(Note by Camille: Read & listen to Debbie’s immersion stay in French on French Today’s blog)
Debbie

The immersion week with Camille was super for me to rejuvenate my love for the French language.

I needed the passion of Camille to advance but also to realise the power of discipline daily for 30 minutes of study with French Today; reading out loud to a friend or a pet or listening to audio and doing a study exercise.

The escape to Paimpol with its beauty outdoors and the welcome by Camille into her family was a great little vacation too!

(Note by Camille: Read & listen to Debbie’s immersion stay in French on French Today’s blog)

Natalie

I had a wonderful 10 days of immersion with Camille! I am retired, began University French 101 in September and completed French 102 only days before I left for France. So though not a beginner beginner, I am definitely a beginner!

My primary goal was to improve my pronunciation, which of course impacts my comprehension of spoken French. Camille patiently worked with me throughout my time with her, even though I would sometimes default to American phonetics or ‘forget’ liaison, gliding and not to pronounce most final consonants. Camille felt I made great strides in my short time under her tutelage, and I plan to continue with her French audio books ‘À Moi in Paris’, which she encouraged.

Though we worked hard, Camille also planned fun and educational outings, with a lot of wonderful walking to see beautiful Bretagne. I loved every minute of our walks and seeing so much beautiful countryside. She utilized acquaintances and family to take me on a tour, give cooking lessons, or join her and friends when they would swim in the sea. Since some of her friends do not speak English, it forced me to try to speak French; Camille graciously coached me and her friends graciously accepted my efforts. It was fun and certainly added to my very enjoyable time.

Camille is extremely welcoming and I immediately felt at ease with her and in her home. The student’s rooms and bath & toilette are separate, private and comfortable. Camille is an excellent cook and we enjoyed many delicious meals, picnics, cafĂ©s and even a beer at the harbor on a particularly warm and sunny afternoon. And, being France, wine and champagne were enjoyed on ‘several’ occasions! And, of course delicious baguettes and cheeses were overly indulged in on my part.

I’m eager to return, and I’ve only been gone a few days! It was a wonderful experience that definitely exceeded my expectations. Thank you, Camille!

(Note by Camille : read and listen to the summary of Natalie’s French immersion homestay at Camille’s written in easy French on French Today’s blog.)

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