French Immersion with Eliane near Carcassonne
Discover a unique French immersion in Carcassonne, centered on language learning, French culture, and meaningful interaction with local teachers in the South of France.
What to expect during your French immersion?
€1900 Per Week
Lessons: 15 hours
Excursions/tours: 2 or 5
Meals: 2 per day (Breakfast + Lunch) shared with us a light meal tray in the evening
Room: Private Appartement
Max. guests: 1 to 5 traveling together
Teaches kids: Age 16 and up
Book your stay with Eliane in Carcassonne, in the department of Aude, in her beautiful house. Enjoy a peaceful stay in a small village just 5 minutes from Carcassonne by car. You can also take the cycling path that connects this beautiful medieval city to the village of Pezens, where Eliane and her family will warmly welcome you.
Your French Immersion Teachers and Hosts
Bonjour et bienvenue chez nous !
About Eliane
My name is Eliane, and I live in a typical small French town located only one hour from Toulouse airport and 10 minutes from Carcassonne. French is my mother tongue, and I am also fluent in English.
In addition to being a certified FLE teacher, I am a legal advisor. Before becoming a French immersion teacher, I worked in a law firm. This experience makes me familiar with the professional world as well.
I am passionate about human connections. I enjoy interacting with people and discussing French culture and history. Painting and cooking are also part of my daily life. For several years now, I have been running my immersion program and I would not change it for anything in the world. Teaching brings me a lot of joy, and many of my students become very good friends over time.
Meet the Family in Carcassonne
I live with my husband Benjamin and our daughters, Elena and Lili-Anne. You will meet them, although you may not see them often as Elena goes to school and Lili goes to the nanny. We also share our home with our dog Okami, who is very friendly and sweet. Students usually love him.
Benjamin, your co-teacher
Benjamin is also a French teacher for English speakers and works with me. You will often see him at breakfast, during lunch, or on outings and he may assist during lessons. Although he is fluent in English, he always takes the time to speak French with students. He is patient and helps learners find the right words when needed. His attentive nature makes him a great support for improving pronunciation and understanding.
As you may have understood, this is truly a small family business. We are here to help you learn, practice, and improve your French in a warm and authentic environment.
Why Choose Us?
We welcome you to our home in Pezens, a charming village just a few minutes from the medieval city of Carcassonne. You will stay on the ground floor of our house, entirely dedicated to students, with independent access. This layout allows you to enjoy privacy while still being part of family life.
This French immersion in Carcassonne is about entering our world for a week or more and living French from morning to evening. You will share daily moments, conversations, laughter, and sometimes debates. Come and experience a true French immersion near Carcassonne, focused on language, culture, and human connection. Our motto says it all: “faites comme chez vous” – our home is your home.
«They are such a kind family that I can’t imagine learning French anywhere else.»
Kimberly, USA
« I could not have asked for kinder or friendlier hosts and I would recommend them to anyone. »
John, USA
« I recommend it highly to anyone considering an immersion stay. I loved, loved, LOVED it! »
Katie, USA
Ces témoignages sont de vrais retours d’anciens étudiants, recueillis après leur séjour d’immersion.
This French immersion in Carcassonne offers a homestay experience where you live with your teacher and practice French all day long. Our house is located in Pezens, a lovely village offering a privileged living environment near the Canal du Midi. Everything is within walking distance, and a cycling path leads directly to Carcassonne.
The house has been entirely renovated and includes a large private garden with a swimming pool. The student apartment is on the ground floor and provides direct access to both the garden and the pool. On sunny days, lessons can take place in the veranda, which is furnished for comfort.
Your private accomodation in your French teacher’s house
You can come alone or with your family and enjoy your own private floor with plenty of space. One or two bedrooms are available, along with a bathroom, separate toilet, and a fully equipped kitchenette.
The apartment is bright, comfortable, and opens onto both sides of the house. It includes a sitting area in the veranda, two large double bedrooms, a table with chairs, and a bathroom. There is a mall but functional kitchen area. Most meals are prepared in the main house, but the kitchenette is perfect for snacks and coffee.
You also benefit from a small gym and relaxation room equipped with an elliptical trainer, exercise bike, yoga mats, and other accessories. A small library with French books is available for reading, practice, or homework if you wish. 😉
Learn French in Carcassonne with a Local Teacher
Our French immersion in Carcassonne takes place in a charming village near the medieval city. It offers a peaceful and authentic environment. The region offers impressive landscapes, famous caves, many castles, and several of the most beautiful villages in France. It is ideally situated halfway between Toulouse and Narbonne, in the Aude region.
Cultural Activities Around Carcassonne
During your stay, you can explore Carcassonne and its famous medieval citadel, relax at Cavayère Lake, or enjoy local life in the Bastide Saint-Louis district.
For food lovers, local culinary culture can be discovered through wine tastings, as well as visits dedicated to olive oil, vinegar, and artisanal chocolates.
Nature enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy in this region. Beautiful sites include the Gouffre de Cabrespine, the Limousis Caves, the Canal du Midi, and numerous hiking trails. Several of the most beautiful villages in France can also be visited, such as Caunes-Minervois, Aragon, and Minerve.
For longer outings, especially within the immersion program 2, trips can be organized to :
- Narbonne,
- Toulouse,
- Lagrasse,
- Fontfroide,
- or Gruissan and its historical sites.
There is always something to discover, depending on your interests.
Practical Info About Your French Immersion Homestay near Carcassone
Pezens is only at one our drive from Toulouse airport. This makes our French immersion in Carcassonne easily accessible from major cities in the South of France. And I can arrange to have you pick up if needed. If you take the train, I recommend Carcassonne which is very close to Pezens and I will be at the station waiting for you.
Since in our village you can find everything you need (a grocery store, a pizzeria, a restaurant, a pharmacy, a butcher, a bakery) 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.
Should you not rent a car, I’ll be happy to drive you around, but I will have to ask for a gas fee. And know that we provide you with bicycles, if you want to venture into the surrounding villages and towns. Pick up at Toulouse airport can also be arranged. Of course, if you book our second option you will not need a car, because we take care of everything.
There is good Wifi and cell reception throughout the house.
You are welcome to smoke regular cigarettes outside should you wish to, but please don’t smoke inside.
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.
Because we have a dog, unfortunately, we cannot accept your pet.
The Different Immersion Programs We Offer
Our French Immersion in Carcassonne Programs
The goal of our French immersion in Carcassonne programs is to help you develop your French as much as possible. This is done not only through lessons, but also through many opportunities to practice with me and with Benjamin, the various merchants and guides in our region.
They know us and know that our immersion students are here to train. So we really make sure to optimize your environment as much as possible to help you with your French. We will all be at your disposal to correct you when necessary and to help you discover the local culture.
Two Immersion Options
For this, we offer two options :
| What’s included | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lessons | 15 hours of lessons | 15 hours of lessons |
| French practice | More than 25 hours | More than 35 hours |
| Accommodation | 6 night (prefered arrival on Sunday afternoon, departure before 11am on Saturday) | 6 night (prefered arrival on Sunday afternoon, departure before 11am on Saturday) |
| Pick up / drop off | X | At Toulouse or Carcassonne airport, or Carcassonne Station |
| Meals | From Monday to Friday Breakfast and lunch shared with us and a light meal tray (soup or salad) brought in your accommodation for diner | From Monday to Saturday Breakfast shared with us / From Monday to Friday lunch shared with us and From your arrival to Friday evening a full meal tray (dish / cheese / dessert) brought in your accommodation |
| Refreshments | x | Your fridge full of refreshments during your stay |
| Welcoming drink | x | Welcoming drink upon your arrival on Sunday |
| Visits / activities | 2 | 5 |
The Fee For One Week French Immersion :
You could come alone or we could host up to 5 family members/friends, staying in the appartment. We can accommodate a total of 5 people with 2 double beds and 1 single bed if necessary.
Option 1 :
The Fee For One Person For One Week Is 1900 euros
For one additional guest, the price per week is:
- Euros 500 in half board, without lessons or excursions.
- Euros 900 in half board with shared lessons and excursions.
**Please note that tickets to museum or others are not included in the price.
Option 2 :
The Fee For One Person For One Week Is 2600 euros
For one additional guest, the price per week is:
- Euros 800 without lessons (meals and excursions included).
- Euros 1100 with shared lessons (meals and excursions included).
Notice that in this option everything is included at your arrival (gas fee, entries to museum…).
If you are looking for a real French immersion in Carcassonne, please contact Eliane to check availability and discuss your project.
Contact Eliane
Please write a detailed message for the teacher including:
1. Whether you’ll be traveling by yourself or with friends/family (and if applicable the number of people just staying at the teacher or also taking classes and a bit more about them)
2. The duration of your desired immersion stay and whether you are flexible about the immersion dates
3. A few details about yourself: your hobbies, your French learning goal, the kind of immersion you’d like (little/lots of homework, outdoor or more indoor activities), any food allergies or other problems you may have. The teachers will be opening their own home to you and although they’ll ask you more questions if they are able to fit you in, knowing a bit about you from the start would be really helpful and a huge gain of time.
★ Reviews from Immersion Students ★
Michael, December 2025
Option 2
I just spent one week with Eliane and her family for Option 2. This was my first time doing an immersion program, and outside of the reviews that I read I didn’t really know what to expect. I can safely say that my stay exceeded expectations, a high bar to clear given how glowing all of the reviews are. Eliane is very adaptive to the needs of her students, and will work with you to figure out what you want in order to get the most out of your week with her. (…)
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For me, I wanted to focus as much as possible on conversational French, and I had many opportunities to participate actively in conversations with Eliane, her husband Benjamin, and his brother William. We began each morning over breakfast, where conversation would last for over three hours, and then continued after a short break over lunch that Eliane had prepared for us. The afternoon excursions were also great occasions to continue practicing speaking while getting to experience some French culture while visiting some of the beautiful surrounding villages.
French practice
The number of hours I got to spend speaking and listening to French spoken by native speakers was invaluable and not something I can get back home. Even though my French was rusty, Eliane, Benjamin and William are all so friendly and made me feel very comfortable speaking, and I think the confidence I gained speaking will help me to continue to make progress with my French. Eliane was also a very observant teacher, and incorporated short lessons toward the end of our breakfast conversations to work on points of the French language that were giving me particular trouble, like the correct usage of the subjunctive.
Outings
The excursions were fantastic and made this a true cultural immersion program in addition to the language immersion. Three were with Benjamin and two were with Eliane. Benjamin, like Eliane, is also a great conversationalist, and I had a lot of fun talking to him about life in France and in general. I went to the Cité Medieval in Carcassonne, Montolieu, a tour/tasting at the vinaigrerie in Lagrasse, a wine tour/tasting at the Château de Pennautier, and a hike in Moussoulens. I had a great time at all of them, but Lagrasse really stands out for being such a beautiful, quintessential French village and for the uniqueness of getting to do a vinegar tasting, which I would have never thought was a thing. All in all, I can’t recommend the immersion program with Elaine highly enough.
I can’t think of a better way to improve your French while also getting to experience some of the cultural richness France has to offer. I left feeling like I had made new friends, and hope to see them all again soon.
Katie, October 2025
Option 2
When I first considered an immersion week I was a little unsure – what would it be like to stay with a family that I don’t know? Especially one quite a bit younger than me?
But, I need not have worried – it was actually like staying with friends – but also friends who could help me improve my French and show me a little bit of French culture. Just what I wanted.(…)
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After joining the main house, from my self-contained area, my days typically began with a lovely welcome from Eliane and Okami, the gorgeous dog with whom I fell in love immediately.
French practice
Conversation with Eliane and sometimes Benjamin begins over breakfast (of yoghurt, croissants, fruit, bread… and good coffee) and continues until midday.
Eliane is very easy to talk to – we covered all kinds of subjects, both serious and lighthearted – and I learned more French from her as we talked.
Because I had requested some grammar Eliane also built this into the sessions, focussing on the areas she had identified as weaker areas for me, and I found these extremely useful.
Meals & Outings
At lunchtime we shared a nutritious meal and then there was usually time for a break, when I could do my own thing, catch up on emails, et cetera, before the afternoon outings.
The outings/visits were mostly with Benjamin and included a Vinegary, an Olive farm and a trip to the impressive old town of Carcassone.
All very interesting. Another good host, Benjamin always took care to ensure that I understood what was written or spoken at the visit and that I was enjoying the experience.
After a full day, Eliane would deliver another nutritious meal to my apartment for me to enjoy before I settled in to watch TV or do my ‘homework’ (which I had willingly agreed to).
I have only good things to say about the week and the two lovely hosts who work hard to ensure a great experience for their guests.
Thank you both x
Jennie, October 2025
Option 1
My week-long immersion course with Eliane is the most productive thing I’ve done to improve my French language skills.
I approached the first day with some trepidation but spending time with Eliane and her family, conversing in French, is like spending time with friends.
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French practice
Eliane ensured I had a mix of informal conversation, during which she gently corrected my French and gave me useful tips on pronunciation and vocabulary, and formal exercises which focused on improving my areas of weakness. She is encouraging and patient while being very professional and knowledgeable.
Meals & Outings
The excursions to a local winery and to Carcassonne were excellent and provided further opportunities to practise speaking and listening in French. On my free afternoons, I enjoyed long walks along the Canal du Midi and to the village of Pennautier, and explored Pezens village.
The accommodation provided is private and very comfortable; the meals, prepared by Eliane, were delicious and Eliane’s family – Benjamin, William, Elena and baby Lili-Anne – are delightful.
I highly recommend this course; it’s a great way to improve language skills while immersing yourself in French life.
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