French Immersion for Couples & Families

Learn French together, live French together. An authentic, shared experience in the South of France, up to 4 persons.

Practice as a team, explore as locals, build memories in sunny Montpellier.

Learn French together in the South of France

Stay with your certified coach, Anne-Elisabeth Chéron, in a friendly home in Montpellier. Practice French all day, discover local life, and enjoy activities designed for two or for the whole family. Short walks lead to limestone streets and café terraces. You may hear the tram bell or local musicians as you head to Place de la Comédie.

This program is ideal for couples, friends, and parents with teens. We adapt the pace, the topics, and the activities to your goals and interests.

Visit to the Château de la Mogère, near Montpellier

Why choose a shared immersion

Learning together multiplies motivation and joy. Here’s how a shared stay helps you progress.

Learn together. Boost motivation with a shared goal and gentle accountability.

More real conversation. Rotate roles (parent ↔ child, partner ↔ partner) and role-play practical scenes you’ll encounter in town.

Build lasting memories. Turn lessons into stories you will tell for years.

Culture for every age. From tasting local olives to spotting Roman stones, activities fit different interests and attention spans.

Total immersion builds real skills fast. You hear, speak, and think in French from breakfast to dinner. Progress feels natural, confidence grows, and learning becomes a pleasure.

Family-friendly adaptations

We adjust content, pace, and logistics so your family (up to 4) learns comfortably and efficiently.

Flexible day planning by age

Shorter learning blocks for younger children; deeper workshops for teens; breaks around naps, snacks, and energy levels.

Alternating workshops

Sessions can run with one parent while the other relaxes with the kids — or with one parent + one child

Mixed-level solutions

Split lessons (adult focus / teen focus) or joint sessions with level-aware roles so everyone contributes.

2-Bedroom Homestay Apartment

Enjoy the air conditioned comfort and privacy of a two-bedroom setup — ideal for couples or families of up to four. The layout supports flexible days, naps for younger children, and alternating parent or parent-child workshops without disrupting everyone’s rhythm.

Room 1 — Adult space

A quiet bedroom for the couple or lead adult. Use it for an early start, focused review, or a well-deserved rest after a market visit. Morning light and fresh air make it easy to reset and prepare for the next activity.

Room 2 — Children / Second adult

A separate bedroom for children, teens, or a second adult. Bedtime can start earlier here while others continue a relaxed conversation in the living area.

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Testimonials

My son and I feel much
more confident in French now and we loved the excursions to some very beautiful places we would never have seen otherwise.The cuisine was superb and we really appreciated your attentiveness and how hard you worked to ensure we had the best experience. Many thanks.

Alison & Aidan (16)UK, Feb 24

Thank you for opening your home to us. Your lessons increased my confidence and improved my ear for French. Your tours were informative and interesting. It was a great week and went by far too quickly. I hope that when we move to Montpellier next year, you will consider being my tutor. Respectfully and Affectionately P.S. The meals were not only delicious (!), the discussions during meal time were instructive and humorous.

Alan & BrianBaltimore, MD, USA SEPT. 2024

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. Len & Harriet (Language immersion) with Ben & Alex Australia

Lee, Harriet, Ben, AlexJuly 2024

My daughter and I, each at different levels of French comprehension and speaking, spent two wonderful weeks in residence with Anne-Elisabeth Chéron. Mme. Chéron was quickly and effectively able to design a program that worked for both of us. And I can’t stress enough the importance of immersion – we basically spoke/thought/studied French from breakfast through dinner. The afternoon excursions were both fun and informative. Anne-Elisabeth would gently correct our pronunciation/sentence structure while we visited some of the many beautiful museums and sights in the Montpelier area. Anne-Elisabeth and her husband, Michel, also recommended day and weekend trips that my daughter and I took separately. For example, we visited Nimes, Arles, and Provence. We had a blast, and spoke French as we went. The separate living space in the Chéron home was very comfortable and gave us our own space to decompress. Finally, the meals were excellent and allowed us to continue practicing our French. Thanks to Anne-Elisabeth (and Michel!) for a wonderful and rewarding immersion experience.

James

South of France Adventures for Couples & Families

Choose a pace that matches your energy and ages. We adjust timing, transport, and activities on the day.

	Couple — Coastal & Culture	Family — Short & Fun
Morning	Montpellier old town walk + café order practice.	Market mission with stickers (colors, prices, tastes).
Midday	Sète canals & seafood tasting (menu French, polite phrases).	Tram to Comédie + ice-cream dialogue + shaded break.
Afternoon	Beach stroll, sunset vocabulary, and photo prompts.	Aigues-Mortes mini-ramparts loop or Camargue photo stop.