Provençal hilltop village at sunset, French immersion homestay in Provence

Experience French. Learn French. Love Provence.

Immersive language experience in Provence — stay with your teacher, between the Côte d’Azur and the Provençal countryside. 

3 hours of lessons every morning · cultural activities · full board included

What you live with us

The 4-point promise

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3 hours of lessons every morning

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A cultural activity every afternoon

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Full board included

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At your teacher’s home

4 people maximum

Structured, personalised teaching, tailored to your level, your goals and your interests from day one. 

Vineyards, hilltop villages, the perfumery of Grasse, the Estérel coast… Provence opens up to you, afternoon after afternoon.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, shared with Marie and Alain around the same table, in French, naturally.

Not a school. Not a hotel. Marie and Alain’s family home in a peaceful, comfortable and entertaining setting: swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, pétanque court.

STAYS

Choose your package

THE STAY

Weekly stay

6 days

15h lessons

5 activities

Full board

Transfer

1750€ /Full board

THE STAY

Weekend stay

3 days

6h lessons

2 activities

Full board

Transfer

850€ /Full board

*Accompanying person rates available. Tailor-made holidays available on request.

A DAY IN MARIE'S LIFE

What’s your stay like?

8h00

Breakfast on the terrace

The day begins together, in the morning light, with a view of the Provençal hills.

9h00 - 12h00

French lessons

Three hours of tailor-made lessons: using authentic materials on the socio-cultural aspects of France, current affairs, art, the environment, and more, at your own pace.

12h30

Lunch

A meal prepared with care. An opportunity to practice in a natural setting, without pressure.

14h00 – 17h00

Cultural activity

Vineyards, hilltop villages, perfume factories, oil mills, the Estérel mountains and the Calanques… Every afternoon brings a new discovery.

19h30

Dinner

The evening meal is the heart of the immersion experience. Provençal cuisine, family conversations: this is where French really comes to life. 

evening

Free evening

Time to read, continue chatting, or enjoy the pool, jacuzzi and the tranquillity of Provence. 

THEY'VE BEEN THERE

What our students say

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“Marie is an experienced teacher who led us through our immersion visit beautifully. She skilfully managed different french competency levels intermingling the morning lessons with afternoon adventures.
Her husband, alain, is a complete bonus who graciously welcomed us into their home.”

KEN · AUSTRALIA

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« We had a wonderful week at Azur immersion with Marie. She is a diligent teacher, we learnt so much, ate delicious food, went on great excursions and her home was so comfortable. We were thoroughly spoiled! I highly recommend »

JACKY · AUSTRALIA

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“I was fortunate to undergo a week’s immersion course with Marie.

Marie quickly established my level and the areas I needed to focus on. She then designed a program which really helped accelerate my learning. Marie was attentive and supportive during the lessons…”

IAN · ENGLAND

YOUR HOST AND TEACHER

Meet Marie

A DAEFLE graduate and trilingual, French, English, Spanish. Marie has lived abroad herself: in the Netherlands, Spain and England. She knows what it’s like to learn a language in an unfamiliar country. This experience shapes her teaching style: caring, attentive and adaptable to each individual.

« I understand my students because I’ve been through the same experience as them. »
THE REGION

Provence on your doorstep

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Fayence, in the Var, is an ideal base for exploring some of the most beautiful spots on the Côte d’Azur and in the Provençal countryside. A new destination every afternoon. 

Fayence is also home to a renowned gliding centre and a famous golf course for enthusiasts. 

Neither isolated in the mountains nor in a busy city, Fayence offers the best of both worlds. Enjoy the charm of authentic Provence, just a few minutes from the major destinations of the French Riviera. 

Cannes

30 min

Nice Airport

1h

Saint-Raphaël · TGV station

45 min

Grasse

25 min

Return transfers are included in all packages, from Nice Airport or SNCF train stations (Les Arcs, Saint-Raphaël, Cannes).

WHERE ARE WE

Fayence, Var
Where the Côte d'Azur meets the countryside

ALSO ONLINE

Not ready for a holiday yet?

Start with a one-to-one video lesson with Marie. All levels, 1 hour per session or a 10-hour package with a free 1-hour assessment to identify your needs and goals before you begin. 

THE BLOG

Life in Provence, French language and culture

Tips for planning your stay, exploring the region, insights into French culture… 

Visitors strolling through a lane of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, in Provence, past a basket shop under the vines

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A Day of French Immersion with Marie and Alain in Fayence, Provence

24 August 2026
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Ready to experience French life in Provence?

Ask your questions, request a quote, or book your stay directly.

Marie will reply to you personally within 24 to 48 hours.

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