Éliane – Somme – Small French Town Immersion at Teacher’s

Learn French in France – Your Immersion Homestay Program Near Amiens

Your Teacher And Hosts

Bonjour et bienvenue chez nous !

My name is Eliane and I’ve been teaching French in immersion for 2 years with French Today.

Since I was born to a French mother and a Dutch father, French is my mother tongue, but I’m also fluent in Dutch and English. Before I became an immersion teacher, I worked in a law firm, so I’m familiar with that world as well.

I loved interacting with people and sharing my knowledge of France and French culture, and history too, since La Somme is so famous for its key role during WW1 and WW2. I often take my students to visit the war museum and the battlefields – now covered with peaceful grass, but still, a very touching site.

I live with my companion Benjamin: we have a cozy house in Roye, a picturesque and lively small town next to Amiens with plenty of shops, restaurants, an a huge and lovely park where I’ll take you for walks.

Let’s not forget our dog: Okami – meaning “loup” in Japanese (since he’s an akita, we gave him a Japanese name). He is super friendly and really sweet: my students love him and he’s always ready to help them practice there French.

Come visit us and experience a true immersion in French language and culture. We are casual people, live in a cozy house and love having guests over: our motto is: « faites comme chez vous ! » (Our home is your home).

“Éliane has a gift for teaching French… patience, positivity and a sense of humor made it a wonderful experience.”

Daniel

Welcome to Our Home in The Somme Region, France

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Our house is in the center of the small city of Roye:  there are plenty of lovely restaurants, a movie theater, and charming shops. Everything is conveniently located within a walking distance and there is also a gorgeous park where we often go for a walk or a jogging – you may even fish there!

We live in a typical “Amiens” style brick townhouse, which has been entirely renovated. It’s warm and cozy, very comfortable and carefully decorated.

On the ground floor, there is a living room and a large adjacent dining room, a toilet, and a small kitchen which leads to our private garden and the student’s bungalow.

Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a bathroom.

Your Private Bungalow in Our Garden

Your private space has just been renovated. It’s sunny and comfortable and opens up to our enclosed yard.

The student bungalow features a large room, a kitchen area and a bathroom.

The room has a king size bed with bedside tables, plenty of storage space, a table with two chairs and a comfortable sitting area.

Your private bathroom has a standing 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.

Two Guest Bedrooms in My House

If you prefer, or if you came with a large family or friends, there is also a lot of space in my house.

We have two guest bedrooms with double beds and a large bathroom with a double sink and a large shower, and separated toilet.

Learn French in The Somme Region in France

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Roye is a charming little town next to Amiens and the Imperial city of Compiègne, halfway between Lille and Paris, in the Somme region of France.

“La Somme” is a Department rich in many ways, especially for its WW1 history, castles, gorgeous and authentic villages, prehistoric archeology, Gothic architecture, and to the North, natural parks, and beaches…

We can visit Amiens, a beautiful city with, among other things, its impressive Cathedral, the medieval district Saint-Leu where there are good restaurants, bars and antique shops, and the unique floating gardens of Hortillonages.

If you are interested in history, I’ll take you to the heart of the Somme battlefields (now covered in grass) and visit Albert, a beautiful city where the museum « Somme 1916 » is located: you’ll discover the lives of soldiers during WW1.

For longer outings, we could drive to Paris, or Reims, or to the “Baie de Somme” region with its pristine landscape and beaches. Let me know what interests you: there is plenty to do around here.

Practical Info About Your French Immersion Homestay

Getting To Our House

Roye is only at one our drive from Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport, and I can arrange to have you pick up if needed. If you take the train, I recommend TGV Haute Picardie, Noyon, Compiegne or Amiens. All these train stations are close to Roye and I will be at the station waiting for you.

Car Rental

Since our house is located in a city, you don’t need to rent a car although we recommend you do if you wish to be more independent and enjoy all there is to do in this beautiful region of France. Many public transportation options are also available.

Should you not rent a car, I’ll be happy to drive you around, but I will have to ask for a 75 Euros gas fee (a full tank), maybe more should we decide on doing several longer excursions. Pick up at Charles-de-Gaulle airport can also be arranged.

Wifi

There is good Wifi and cell reception throughout the house.

Smoking

Benjamin and I occasionally smoke electronic cigarettes, and smoking e-cigarettes is possible inside the house. You are welcome to smoke regular cigarettes outside should you wish to, but please don’t smoke in the student bungalow.

Diets

I love to cook and I cook all sorts of food: typical French cuisine of course, but also gourmet ethnic food. I enjoy picking up fresh produce at the farm in season. With your guidance, I will also be happy to adapt my cooking to your specific diet: I’m always eager to learn new recipes.

Pets

Because we have a dog, unfortunately, we cannot accept your pet.

A One week (7 Days, 6 Nights) residential french course includes but is not limited to:

1. Fifteen (15) hours tuition – usually 3h in the morning x 5 days
2. Accommodation in a bedroom in our house with shared bathroom, or in the private bungalow
3. Two meals a day: breakfast and lunch with me
   Roye is considered as a gastronomic city because there are many restaurants, and you are welcome to use our fridge and kitchen too for your dinner.
4. Two outings a week of cultural/touristic tours, or activities (like painting, cooking, shopping, cinema… anything according to your preferences) during which you’ll practice your French with me
5. Preferred arrival on Sunday, departure on Saturday

Please note that entries to museums are not included.

The fee for one person for one week is 1300 Euros.

Additional Guests

You could come alone or we could host up to 6 family members/friends, staying in our house and/or in the student’s bungalow. We have a total of three double beds available for guests.

For one additional guest, the price per week is:

• Euros 210 in half board, without lessons or excursions.
• Euros 700 in half board with shared lessons and excursions.

My program is really flexible: I can offer more or less lessons, go for longer excursions, cook three meals a day… Contact me, and we’ll put together a program to best fit your French goals, interests and make the most of your immersion stay with us!