Your 2027 tailored immersion in the heart of northern France
This unique immersion program combines private French lessons, real-life practice, and authentic cultural experiences in Lille with a native teacher. It’s designed for adults with some basics who want more than just a classroom.
They want to live the language, not just study it. It’s also a great fit for French teachers looking to reconnect with the language, experience everyday life in France, and gain fresh inspiration to bring back to their own students
🎓 Personalized French lessons every morning
🏛️ Guided visits to museums, cafés, markets
🏡 Recommended stay in a charming nearby BnB
🍽️ Shared lunches and dinners in French
🎓 Personalized French lessons
🏛️ Guided visits to museums, markets
🏡 Recommended stay in a charming nearby BnB
🍽️ Shared lunches and dinners in French
Your host Jérôme
Bonjour! I’m Jérôme, a qualified French teacher living in Lille. I’ve been teaching and hosting adult learners from around the world for many years. My goal is to help you feel at home, gain confidence in French, and explore this wonderful region at your own pace.
I’m always happy to welcome fellow French teachers too, sharing ideas and experiences with other professionals adds a special dimension to the immersion
Why choose Lille for your French immersion in France?
A hidden gem and cultural hotspot in northern France
With its Flemish architecture, world-class museums like the Palais des Beaux-Arts, cozy cafés, and friendly locals, Lille is a rising cultural destination with all the charm of France without the crowds of Paris. Perfectly located, it’s just 1 hour from Paris by train
What’s included?
✔️ 3 hours of private lessons per day
✔️ Afternoon activities e.g. food tasting
✔️ Shared lunches and dinners in French
✔️ Welcome pack with learning materials
✔️ Cultural immersion through daily tasks
✔️ Pre-trip guide + pickup at train station
It’s not just a course, it’s a real immersion in France for French language lovers who want to live the language
Recommended accommodation nearby: Villa Barbieux (booked separately)
Pricing
7-day immersion experience
The best of both worlds
Full immersion with your teacher during the day
Peace, comfort and privacy in the evening
Starting from -€ (excluding accommodation)
→ -€ per additional person with lessons
→-€ per person without lessons
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Not quite. This experience is designed for adults with at least an A2 level in French. If you’re a complete beginner, you might find it frustrating, as you wouldn’t be able to fully enjoy the activities or conversations. The goal of this French immersion in Lille is to help lower-intermediate to intermediate learners unlock their spoken French in a natural way, with minimal use of English. Unless absolutely necessary, I speak French throughout the stay, that’s the whole point of immersion
Absolutely! Many French teachers join this type of program to brush up on their language, reconnect with French culture, and gain fresh insights into immersive teaching. It’s a chance to experience the learner’s perspective and enjoy authentic daily life in France
You’ll speak and hear French throughout the day, from morning to night. Between the private lessons, shared meals, cultural outings and casual conversations, you can expect to be immersed in French for around ten hours a day. I translate as little as possible, to preserve the authenticity of the experience. That said, the pace always adapts to your energy, confidence and comfort – this is a premium, human-centered program, not a boot camp
In the past, guests used to stay in our home, a spacious three-bedroom apartment I share with my wife in Lille. It was a fully immersive homestay experience, with a private room and shared daily life. Since the arrival of our baby, I now offer a slightly different setup, designed to give you even more comfort and privacy. You’ll stay at Villa Barbieux, a charming BnB just a few minutes’ walk from my home, while we spend most of the day together in French through lessons, meals, and activities. This is not a hotel-style language course, but a real immersion in everyday French life. You’ll experience the language from the inside, while enjoying your own personal space in the evening. I’m always nearby and available if you need anything, and you’ll still benefit from a close, human, and fully guided experience.
Yes. We spend most of the day together in French through lessons, meals, outings, and everyday conversations. Staying nearby at Villa Barbieux simply gives you more comfort and privacy in the evening, while keeping the immersion strong and natural throughout the day.
There’s no long checklist. I’ll provide a welcome pack that includes a personalized notebook, pencils, and books about Lille and the region. Just bring your usual travel essentials, your curiosity, your energy, and your joy for learning. Comfortable shoes are always a good idea, and if you’re coming from outside Europe, don’t forget a power adapter, otherwise, everything you need is here
Yes, you can but it’s important to know that coming with someone else changes the nature of the immersion. If your partner doesn’t speak French, the experience will be less linguistically intensive, since French won’t be the only language spoken. Your companion can join the meals and outings, and there’s an extra fee depending on whether they take lessons or not. I recommend coming solo for maximum impact, unless your companion has a similar level of French and the same immersion goals
Yes, absolutely. Most guests arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and take the high-speed train directly to Lille, which takes just about an hour. I’ll meet you at the station and take you back to the apartment to begin your stay. Like any city, Lille has areas where it’s best to stay alert and take basic precautions, especially for pickpockets, but overall it’s a welcoming and walkable city. I’ve lived here for seven years and have never felt unsafe
Seth’s experience during his French immersion in Lille
My recent immersion with Jerome was just superb. Jerome is one of the most intelligent, inquisitive, knowledgeable and amusing people I know.
We spent hours together going through historical sites (which are a great interest of mine) and his knowledge of the area, combined with a deep understanding of 19th and 20th century history was just a treat. Using French to learn something you love makes learning so much easier, not to mention just more fun.
Jerome is patient (way more than me) and would gently correct mistakes that I was making repeatedly and explaining a better approach. My fluency during this week improved so much even I could tell the difference. If college were this much fun, no one would ever leave campus. Highly, highly recommended. He’s the best.
Ready to experience French beyond the classroom?