French Immersion Homestay At Teacher's In Picardie, France + Pool
€2100 Per Week
- 15 hours of French lessons with me
- Private bungalow or my entire house (3 bedrooms)
- 3 per day (B + L) with active French conversations and a light meal tray in the evening
- 2 excursions with active French practice and walking with the dogs the other afternoons
- 1 to 5 guests traveling together
Amenities/Features
Sleeping Arrangements
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 single bed
Types of Courses Offered: Conversation, professional French, exam preparations
Teacher Certifications: Master degree in teaching French as second language
Extra Activities/Options: If you like walking, we will hike together and if you like cooking, we will prepare the meals together. I also have 4 bykes, mountain bikes and electric bikes and I propose different routes according to your wish
Meet Chantal - your French tutor, language buddy & host In France
Bonjour, my name is Chantal. Welcome to my home! I am a native French woman – actually, I was born in this house – but I’ve lived for many years in the Netherlands where I taught at the Alliance française (I have a Master degree in teaching French as second language) and at the “Volks University” (University for mature students). Stephane and I will be pleased to welcome you. We are very easy going, we will make sure you feel at ease in our company. We have two pets:“Loustic”, a little devil yorkie and since September our baby Maine Coon named Max. Living here in Mouy (pronounce it “moo-eeh”) is just perfect for us. It’s a very quiet and peaceful town and we are only a few meters from the town center where you can find everything you need: bakeries, supermarkets, shops, banks, restaurants… Out train stop is 40 minutes away from Paris. I really love what I do, I do not consider it like a job but more as a pleasure: that’s why I will include you in my every day life, and take you wherever I go if you like.
Practical Info About Your French Immersion Course Homestay With Chantal
Getting To My House
My house is at a five-minute walk from the train station which goes to Paris in less than 40 minutes.
Car Rental
With plenty of public transportation, restaurants and shops in Mouy, you don’t need to rent a car, although I suggest you do if you want to be more independent and visit all this beautiful region has to offer.
Wifi
There is Wifi throughout the house and students’ bungalow.
Smoking
I don’t smoke and smoking is not allowed inside the house. You may smoke in the garden should you wish to.
Diets
I will be happy to share my family recipes with you, or adapt to any special diet you may have except for vegan which is far too complicated for me. You are welcome to join me in the kitchen (a good way to practice your French).
Pets
Because we already have a dog and a car, I prefer not to welcome any other pets.
Pool
The pool is open, there is no fence around it. Please understand that if you do come with children, it will be your responsibility to watch them carefully.
Typical One Week Program
A typical 1 week (7 days, 6 night) immersion includes but Is not limited to:
- 3h x 5 days of private lessons – but that is only the formal part of the instruction. I spend as much time as possible with my students, and really share my everyday life with you, so you’ll get a lot of French practice.
- Your own bungalow located next to our house : a spacious room and a nice bathroom, small kitchen.
- Full access to our yard and swimming pool
- Breakfast and lunch with me (unless you’d like to be more independent, it’s up to you). It’s a large “French style” lunch with plenty to eat.
- You’ll have dinner on your own: you can dig in the left-overs and I will bring you a light meal tray. there are also many takeout restaurant in Mouy within walking distance from our house.
- 2 afternoons a week of cultural/touristic tours with me to discover the region, or activities such as cooking lessons, walk with the dogs (or other sport activities with my companion and I), movie theater with me… customizable according to your own interests.
- Pickup and Drop off to CDG airport.
- Preferred arrival on Sunday, departure on Saturday
For This Program, The Fee For One Person Is 2100 Euros
Additional Immersion Guest
For one additional guest in the bungalow, the price per week is:
- Euros 500 in half board, without lessons or excursions,
- Euros 1000 in half board with shared lessons and excursions.
Please do keep in mind that my program is very flexible: I can organise French lessons for everybody or just for one person, take you on less or more excursions, adapt to a shorter or longer stay… Contact me and we’ll discuss options to make the best of your stay with me.
Learn French In France – Your French immersion Program in Mouy, Hauts-de-France
I live in a small town called Mouy, with many shops and restaurants nearby. My house is five minutes walk from the train station which goes to Paris in less than 40 minutes. My house is very close to the gorgeous Chantilly and Pierrefonds castles and parks, the towns of Beauvais, Senlis, Compiègne… even Versailles or Giverny with painter’s Monet’s house and garden are possible to visit on a one day program (lesson will be in the car)!
More about Chantal and the region
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Your French Immersion Homestay Accommodations in Mouy, Hauts-de-France
Two Houses: Your Choice!
Two Houses: Your Choice! I live in a gorgeous family residence in Picardie near Paris. There are actually three adjacent houses!
- My house which you may rent (2 bedrooms, one bathroom and possible 3rd bedroom with single bed).
- The student bungalow by our private pool (one large room, one bathroom).
- My Mum’s house, where she lives.
We also enjoy a comfortable and private garden with a very large pool. My immersion students often stay in the bungalow however if you come with your family or friends, you could also rent my whole house and I would move into the bungalow.
The Immersion Students' Bungalow By The Pool
The students’ bungalow has a large room a private bathroom, and a small kitchen. It’s very private, full of light, comfortable and spacious: I’m sure you’ll love it! There is a king size bed, two comfy leather chairs, a TV and wifi. In the bathroom, there is a large shower, a sink and a toilet. The kitchen area is small but functional – anyway, I do most of the cooking in the big house! But it’s nice for students to have a small kitchen for snacks and coffee (there’s a Nespresso machine).
Rent My House
My house has 2 bedrooms (with the possibility of a 3rd one for one person), one open kitchen and dining room area, a living room and one large bathroom. Please contact me for more info and pricing. As you understand, there is plenty of space: between my house, the students’ bungalow, the pool and the garden, we can all hang out and enjoy the privacy of our own house at the same time.
Contact Chantal - your French tutor, language buddy & host
French Immersion in Mouy, Hauts-de-France
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Reviews (84)
Chantal provides a remarkable French immersion homestay. She is experienced at this work and loves it, and it shows. She asks a few questions up front, and then she perfectly tunes the language learning and the whole experience. The student cottage is spacious, pristine, quiet, comfortable, and private. The main house and grounds are lovely. Chantal is very knowledgeable about the area and there was delightful variety in how we spent each day, with plenty of personal time and flexibility and delicious meals. Her family is warm and welcoming. And my French improved! I can’t imagine a better homestay experience.
I was so glad to stay with Chantal and her family for a week. The experience was even better than I had expected. They are incredibly kind, welcoming, and hospitable, and they made me feel at home from the very first day.
They spoke French most of the time, which gave me a wonderful opportunity to improve my language skills in a natural way. I also enjoyed spending time with Chantal, especially taking her puppy for walks and discovering the local area together.
It was a great opportunity to experience how French people live their daily lives. This program is not only about improving your French—it is about immersing yourself in the culture, creating meaningful connections, and making unforgettable memories.
This is an experience that will stay with me forever. Thank you, Chantal and your family, for your kindness and generosity.
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Chantal, Merci pour une immersion fantastique ! J’ai beaucoup appris et c’était un vrai plaisir de passer une semaine avec toi et Stéphane. Tu as créé un cours vraiment merveilleux et j’espère revenir l’année prochaine !
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I spent two wonderful weeks in Mouy with Chantal and her family. Everyone was so welcoming and I was included like I belonged. Chantal geared my lessons very well to my C1 level and focused on a combination of formal and informal instruction on a wide range of topics. While one can have a higher level, it is always good to review the basics where everyday expressions and language is used so this was most helpful. I had one cold week and one heat wave week so I was most grateful for the heater week 1 and for the delightful pool week 2. My time ended on a high note with a neighbourhood party where I got to participate and meet everyone on the street. Thank you Chantal, Stephan, Maman, Max and Lulu! I hope to be back soon
Chantal, Stéphane et Liliane
Je tiens à vous remercier de tout coeur pour cette merveilleuse semaine chez vous.
Votre accueil chaleureux, votre générosité et votre patience m’ont profondément touché.
Grâce à vous. Je n’ai pas seulement amélioré mon français, 🇫🇷mais j’ai aussi découvert et ressenti l’art de de vivre à la française.🙏🥂🥖
Les conversations, les repas, l’ambiance tout était une expérience inoubliable.
Je repars avec de tres beaux souvenirs et une grande gratitude.🥖🥂🍷☕️
Merci pour tout ce que vous avez partagé avec moi.
J’ai hâte de revenir chez vous pour une semaine d’immersion l’année prochaine !
I had a fantastic week with Chantal and Stephane. They were extremely welcoming right from the off and I felt very included throughout my stay. My French was very rusty so it was a challenging, but very rewarding week for me. Chantal is very patient and tailored the lessons and her pace/vocab to my level. I feel like I made good progress during the week and it has given me a good base from which to re-engage with the language!
The accommodation is great and has everything you need. Importantly the bed is comfortable so I slept well ! Chantal and Stephane are also very accommodating to your individual interests – I was also about to join Stephane at the gym (‘Basic Fit’) throughout the week, which was much appreciated!
This experience was everything I had hoped for and I would highly recommend Chantal’s immersion!!
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My immersion with Chantal exceeded my expectations!
I was warmly welcomed by Chantal and Stephan and immediately felt at ease in speaking French. Chantal is an excellent teacher. Her teaching style and the atmosphère she créâtes make learning both effortless and fun.
Being immersed in Chantal’s daily life was invaluable. Sharing Chanrtal’s delicious meals, talking with her mother Liliane, and afternoon walks in the Forest with Chantal and Loulou, her loveable dog, were really enjoyable. Speaking French all the time, with Chantal’s gentle corrections, certainly accelerated my language progress.
The student bungalow was spacious and very comfortable, and perfect for relaxing at the end of the day.
All in all, a perfect week! I hope to return soon!
I have recently returned from spending a week in an immersion program in French with Chantal and her family at her home in the Picardy region of France and it gave my French a huge boost. Chantal is an excellent teacher, an engaging conversationalist, and a wonderful cook!
We started every morning with a short walk to the local bakery to buy fresh baguettes and croissants, then spent the morning at the breakfast table just chatting about everything and anything. Chantal would patiently correct my mistakes, and it was a very comfortable way for me to gain confidence with my spoken French.
Each day we had a delicious three course lunch, which Chantal prepared, while I took notes and tried to write down the recipes! The raclette in particular was sensational! In the afternoons we either went on excursions to nearby towns or took Loulou, Chantal’s very cute dog, for long walks in the nearby forest. These outings were yet another opportunity for informal chats and gave me further practice in speaking French.
One afternoon we went to the nearby town of Beauvais to visit the very impressive Cathédrale Sait-Pierre de Beauvais and then the nearby Musée départemantal de l’Oise, which is housed in the former palace of the Bishop of Beauvais. This is a magnificent building, which also contains impressive collections of art from various periods. Another day we visited the local open-air market in Senlis, which is a very charming town. We also visited Senlis on other occasions, once with Chantal’s partner Stéphane to meet up with friends for an aperitif before dinner. This was an opportunity to take part in an informal chat among friends and was a real test of my French comprehension!
Chantal and Stéphane are very welcoming and gracious hosts who immediately made me feel at home. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay with them and highly recommend an immersion with Chantal for anyone wanting to improve their French language skills and experience life in a typical French town.
David Jones
I spent a wonderful week with Chantal and her family 22-28th June 2025.
From the very beginning, I felt welcome. Chantal goes above and beyond to
ensure that the immersion experience is both enjoyable and transformative.
It was lovely to meet Lilianne, Chantal’s mum, and hear all her stories, a real
privilege. The animals are very much part of the family with Grignotte and
Loulou the dogs, and Choupette, the cat, all contributing to the overall experience which I adored.
The studio accommodation is homely with all the facilities available to ensure
a comfortable stay. It is close to the pool, which was well used in the 35 degrees weather that week. The food was superb. Nourishing and wholesome.
I have been missing it since my return back home.
We spent an afternoon at the Chateau of Chantilly, which is quite remarkable
for its collection of beautiful books and manuscripts, and a trip to the town
of Senlis for market day. I was introduced to some of Chantal’s friends who
were so welcoming. It was truly a wonderful experience.
I was also invited along to the opening night of the newly refurbished Théâtre
de Mouy to see a play. A real bonus as it was my first experience of French
theatre.
Everyday we walked with the dogs for an hour or so, which also opened up
the opportunity to discuss many diverse topics, and in the process learn new
vocabulary. Never underestimate the power of walking the dogs in nature, to
transform body, soul and l’imparfait :)
I had a few “Aha” moments during my stay, as the grammar began to make
sense. Chantal has the ability to clarify the rules of the language so that it actually comes together throwing a light on the areas that have been sticking
points in the past.
If you are willing to work hard, and use the immersion experience to maximise your understanding of the French language, with all its subtle nuances,
you will benefit tremendously.
There is no magic wand, but there is a very special person who will nurture and guide you along the way.
Thank you Chantal