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French immersion stay with teacher elsa

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Dates available in 2025 from 11/02/2025 to 11/08/2025 from 11/30/2025 to 12/06/2025 (special Christmas in Provence) from 12/07/2025 to 12/13/2025 (special Christmas in Provence)

TGV or train Station "Nîmes Centre"

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Dates 2025

45 hours practice of French(during 6 days) A magnificent apartment in the heart of Nimes Breakfasts, lunches at the best tables, festive aperitifs in the evening or dinners,drinks and visits !!

Arrival possible from 02/07/2026 Please, contact me

what is included in the price ?

Dates 2026

€3800 / 1 student € 1800 / additional guest in the same accommodation Possibility separate rooms and group up to 6 people. Rate on request

You wish to discover another region of France with me. Do you want to celebrate a birthday, come with your children, make a marriage proposal during your immersion stay? I am here to help you make your stay unique.

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The best immersion stay

45 hours of French practice during your stay

-5 hours of theoretical classes (every morning from Monday to Friday) Theoretical work on grammar, spelling, pronunciation. We are working on the concepts that I identified while listening to you. -10 hours of hands-on lessons during the visits (from Monday to Friday) Work on written and oral production :practice of the language, use of theoretical concepts, enrichment of vocabulary in context, meeting with French people and cultural discovery. -5 hours of spontaneous conversation (during transport times for visits from Monday to Friday) Work on oral confidence -8 hours of targeted conversation (during lunch from Monday to Friday) Work on the conversation one to one and understanding -3 hours of workshops in French (30 minutes from Sunday to Friday) Work on cultural discovery: French cooking, French wine tasting, French lifestyle -6 hours of aperitif game in French (from Monday evening to Thursday evening) Work on oral spontaneity. -8 hours of group conversation (Sunday evening and Friday evening) Work on authentic conversation with several people and understanding : Family dinner

The best immersion stay

Welcome at home

Enjoy the advantage of having a comfortable private and intimate accommodation in the heart of Nîmes next to all the attractions of the city and the best places for shopping. We will spend all our days and all our end of the day together so that you can progress quickly.

Cook, dine and have very good moments of sharing at home, in my villa on the hills of Nîmes, on Sunday evening and Friday evening with my husband Vincent and my daughter Apolline.

More than an immersion stay: a new French friendship Whether you return or not for a future stay, I will continue to write to you to maintain our friendship and make you practice your French in all generosity.

Student's testimonials Julia Brady, Mc Kinney, Texas, USA Elsa tailors her instruction to the needs of her students. Being immersed in the language provides significant opportunities to practice what is learned each day. The hospitality of her family was unparalleled and the accomodation was very high quality. I cannot recommend French immersion instruction with Elsa highly enough, and I look forward to visiting them again in the future. Kristina Holland, Paris, France I moved in France with absolutely no funnctioning skills in French. Immediatly, I improved my speaking abilities while working with Elsa. As an American, I found Elsa herself as an educator to be kind, patient, well organizes, understanding, passionate and well rounded. Not only is she a fabulous educator she is a wonderful, mother and wife. Kay Spreitzet, Chicago, Illinois, USA When I arrived in Nîmes as a nervous beginner student, I could barely utter one complete sentence. From the start, with Elsa's experienced and comfortable methods, I was able to engage in simple conversationns using the limited vocabulary I knew. And Elsa is an excellent cook and dessert maker, so you will have a delicious end to your day, immersed in tasty French food and wonnderful conversations with her, Vincent et Apolline. I found Elsa to be a creative, knowledgeable and engaging teacher. Laura Hartnell, Melbourne, Australia Elsa is an intuitive, attentive and patient teacher who brings out the best in each student. Her generosity, sens of humour and dedication make you feel very cared for, and along with Vincent and Apolline, I felt welcome as part of their family.

nimes provence

City of art and history

Lulled by its lilting accent imbued with the sunshine of the Midi, Nîmes radiates both Latin and contemporary splendor! From its ancient past, the city nicknamed "French Rome" has inherited sumptuous Roman monuments: from the Arènes to the Maison Carrée and the Tour Magne, you'll be amazed by their remarkable state of preservation! A skilful blend of antiquity and modernity, Nîmes evokes the image of a Roman city par excellence, as much for the richness of its monuments inherited from the past as for the originality of its contemporary buildings, which have been harmoniously integrated over time. During your immersion with your French Teacher, enjoy a delicious lunch (starter, main course, dessert, water, coffee and a glass of wine of your choice or an alcohol-free cocktail) at the restaurant Le Skab and meet the chef Damien Sanchez and his team complimented by the Michelin guide (starred restaurant) and the Gault et Millau

what to see and do with your FRENCH teacher elsa (examples)

CAMARGUE, country where land and sea merge

Discover ARLES City of Van Gogh

The Camargue, a fertile land for flora and fauna , also fertile for the collective imagination. The postcard images that come to mind are not clichés: majestic pink flamingos in full flight, white horses galloping, Gardians watching over their herds of bulls , whether they are destined for combat or Camargue bullfighting ...

Arles is full of iconic locations where you can immerse yourself in an artistic and friendly atmosphere. Prepare to be amazed by this unique experience where history and art meet.

Do your shopping at the Provençal and authentic market: UZES

Explore an enchanting VINEYARD

Discover the estate and the work of a winemaker who produces in organic farming. Learn the art of wine assembly. Visit the estate, discover the cellar with the winemaker. Taste the wine

Meet the merchants. Discover the healthy and local products of Provence. Stroll in the alleys of the charming village of Uzès, renowned for its black truffle.

what to see and do with your FRENCH teacher elsa (examples)

Marvel yourself in front of the PONT DU GARD

AVIGNON : UNESCO heritage treasures

From its flamboyant past as the capital of Christendom, Avignon has preserved an exceptional heritage, much of which is listed as World Heritage by Unesco Discover the Pope's Palace, the pont d'Avignon and medieval streets

The Pont du Gard, an ancient masterpiece in the heart of Provence. Just a few kilometres from Nîmes and Uzès, the Pont du Gard stands as the most impressive testament to Roman engineering in France. This monumental aqueduct, built in the 1st century AD, holds the record for the highest Roman aqueduct bridge in the world at 49 metres high.

Breathe in the scent of LAVENDER FIELDS

Stroll through the streets of SAINT REMY DE PROVENCE

In the beautiful season, walk in the lavender fields. Let yourself be enchanted by this natural and striking scent and by the vibrant streams of this plant (essentiel oil, french soap)

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence invites you to explore its rich culture, heritage and traditions. This small town is a gem in the Alpilles Regional Nature Park. It is also famous thanks to Nostradamus

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Dive into an immersive artistic experience at the CARRIERES DES LUMIERES

Dream in front of the ruins of the castle of LES BAUX DE PROVENCE

In the Middle Ages, the House of Baux, stemming from powerful Provençal families, owned 79 towns and strongholds spread throughout Provence and the neighboring counties, known as the “Baussenque lands.” At that time, the territory of the Baux gained a certain renown in literature and philosophy.

Digital exhibitions transform this exceptional mineral site into a space where digital art comes to life. Each exhibition invites you to explore art from a fresh perspective, through monumental projections that surround you with images and sounds, offering a full immersion into both renowned and contemporary works of art.

Discover the SANTONS OF PROVENCE

Discover the Provençal heritage in FONTVIEILLE

A Provençal tradition which consists in highlighting all the trades of the Provençal village in the 18th century Marvel at these animated scenes that reveal the know-how of artisans

The Fontvieille mill was made famous by Alphonse Daudet, a famous 19th century Provençal author. Take the time to slow down and enjoy a walk

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