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French Immersion in Burgundy

 

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   LaPont French Immersion in Burgundy

Language, Culture, Gastronomy    

Saône-et-Loire, Comté-Rhône-Alpes

Burgundy, Lyon

 

Small Group (12 guests) 

 

Limited places. Book early.

 

Upcoming 11-Day French Immersion in Burgundy Tours

 

Sept 6-16,2024           *   Sold out! 

 

May 23-June 2, 2025  *  wait-listed

 

June 13-23, 2025            5 spots available

 

Sept 12-22, 2025            4 spots available 

 

Sept 26-Oct 6,2025        5 spots available

 

Just released new 2025 tour dates, now opened for reservations

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Sip, Savor and Learn French…

The LaPont VIP French Immersion Programs provide a comprehensive and immersive experience for individuals looking to learn French in France. Since 2007, we have welcomed international guests from around the world, who share a passion for both the French language and culture in selected French Regions.

Participants not only attend small group French classes but also engage in a variety of enriching activities such as cooking classes, private cultural tours, and interactions with locals. This multifaceted approach allows learners to absorb the language and culture of France in a holistic way.

The residential aspect of the program, hosted at a charming 17th Century Château, offers a unique setting for language learning. With a personalized teaching approach focused on communication; participants are fully immersed in the French language during their entire stay. The presence of friendly French teachers who actively participate in many cultural activities, meals, and outings further enhances the immersive experience.

By providing a blend of language learning and cultural exploration, the LaPont VIP French Immersion Programs aim to not only improve participants’ French language skills but also deepen their understanding and appreciation of French culture. It’s a transformative experience that allows individuals to improve their French, while surrounded by the beauty and charm of France.

Experience total immersion in a 17th Century Château

Your home will be at a 17th Century Château Domain; situated in a magnificent area just 2.5 hours from Paris, nestled amidst three distinct regions of France: Burgundy, France-Comté, and Rhône-Alpes.

This charming heritage French Château is surrounded by ten hectares of wooded parklands, offering a natural and serene environment that’s perfect for your French Immersion vacation.

Enjoy spacious French living rooms and intimate relaxation spaces. The rooms are generously sized with en-suite facilities. Daily meals are expertly prepared by our in-house chef using fresh local produce, creating a delightful blend of home-cooked dishes paired with local wines.

Burgundy embodies calmness, refinement, and serenity, where nature mirrors the sophistication of its inhabitants. If you’re seeking an authentic and relaxing French cultural experience, Burgundy is the ideal destination.

 

If you want to learn French, to speak it like a local and understand it fully, the best way to study is undoubtedly by immersion. It’s also great fun and when you’re able to fully immerse yourself in the culture and essence of France at the same time – it really does help make learning easier.

The best French Language Immersion course

Beautiful castle with a tower and floral gardens in Burgundy

For most of us, learning from classes, books and online works well. But for all us, to really appreciate and understand the nuances of real French, the best way is to learn is by experience.

By getting to know and chat to the locals, enjoying the legendary French cuisine and wines and experiencing the traditions and customs of France – well, nothing beats a fabulous immersion course to make learning so much more fun.

There’s a lot of choice but we love LaPont’s French Immersion Programs for many reasons including the great teachers and small classes. The teachers are friendly, highly experienced with international expertise and savoir-faire. They’re on-hand all day from morning to evening to assist you with your French during all outings meals and cultural activities.

Lapont French Immersion Tours are created by the LaPont team of acclaimed multi-linguists with a passion for the language as well as French culture. The team make guests feel like friends, with whom they share their local knowledge and understanding of France. With this immersion course you’ll not only learn French, you’ll get the tour of a lifetime.

What this immersion course in Burgundy involves

People in a vineyard learning about the vines and the wines in Burgundy

Whatever your skills, whether you’re a beginner, want to practice speaking French or need to brush up on your pronunciation, you’ll find there’s a class that’s just right for you. The teachers are friendly, highly experienced and qualified.

The tour group is kept small, so that there’s time for you to see and do what you want and really get to know “La France Profonde” with guests that are as passionate about France, and as enthusiastic about learning, as you..

At the end of this immersion course, your French will have improved and so will your knowledge of France because you won’t be staying in a classroom all day. You’ll be exploring the hidden gems of Burgundy, Franche-Comté and the Rhône-Alpes. Included in the tour are visits to private châteaux, local artisans’ markets and vineyards and a whole lot more.

Charming accommodation and authentic immersion

Antique chairs in an elegantly decorated salon in a chateau in Burgundy

Your home during this time is in a beautiful chateau in Burgundy. The rooms are charming and comfortable, the hospitality is warm and welcoming and the Chateau is exclusively reserved for LaPont French Immersion VIP guests. And the in-house chef will prepare the most delicious dishes with local fresh produce and select superb local wines

This is the perfect location to inspire you to learn in the mornings whilst loving your French stay. The course is optional and accompanying partners are welcomed.

Learning in the Real World

The tour involves complete immersion in French in the chateau classrooms and on days out with local experts. You’ll get to enjoy gourmet cooking lessons and dine with local French hosts who will practice the language with you. There are escorted trips to the best heritage sites including off the beaten track favourites that most visitors never discover. Chateaux, cheese, wine tasting, gourmet meals and gastronomic restaurants (including a Michelin starred legend), walks in beautiful natural surroundings and exquisite street markets.

Your immersion course ends in Lyon, AKA the gastronomic capital of France, just two hours by train from Paris. Lyon has an incredibly beautiful medieval district and a warren of cobbled streets waiting to be explored with your personal guide. Dinner is booked at a legendary restaurant; and you’ll enjoy a complimentary night at a boutique hotel in the centre of the old town.

The language of France reflects its long past, its love affair with gastronomy, its diverse landscape and its history. This immersion course enables you to really absorb all these intangible aspects and get to know France at its very best and most personal. You will have a unique insight to fascinating France, the French people, the fabulous cuisine and delicious wines, the culture and history.

Places are extremely limited so register your interest for these fabulous French Immersion Tours now at LaPont

French Immersion Overview

 

LaPont French Immersion in Burgundy 

Language, Culture, Gastronomy    

Saône-et-Loire, Comté-Rhône-Alpes,

Lyon, Burgundy

                                                   Small group (12 guests)

                                         get in touch with us, secure your spot!

 

Upcoming 11-Day French Immersion in Burgundy Tours

 

Sept 6-16,2024 ** Sold out!

 

May 23-June 2, 2025  * wait-listed

 

June 13-23, 2025        5 spots available

 

Sept 12-22, 2025         4 spots available

 

Sept 26-Oct 6,2025     5 spots available

 

Just released…New 2025 Dates, now opened for reservations

Register your Interest
 

  

Sip, Savor and Learn French..

The LaPont VIP French Immersion Programs provide a comprehensive and immersive experience for individuals looking to learn French in France. Since 2007, the program has welcomed international guests from around the world who share a passion for both the French language and culture.

Participants not only attend small group French classes, but also engage in a variety of enriching activities such as cooking classes, private cultural tours, and interactions with locals. This multifaceted approach allows learners to absorb the language and culture of France in a holistic way.

The residential aspect of the program, hosted at a charming 17th Century Château, offers a unique setting for language learning. With a personalized teaching approach focused on communication, participants are fully immersed in the French language from morning until night. The presence of friendly French teachers who actively participate in all cultural activities, meals, and outings further enhances the immersive experience.

By providing a blend of language learning and cultural exploration, the LaPont VIP French Immersion Programs aim to not only improve participants’ French language skills but also deepen their understanding and appreciation of French culture. It’s a transformative experience that allows individuals to improve their French, while surrounded by the beauty and charm of France.

Experience a total immersion in a 17th Century Château

Your home will be a 17th Century Château Domain, situated in a magnificent area just 2.5 hours from Paris, nestled amidst three distinct regions of France: Burgundy, France-Comté, and Rhône-Alpes.

This charming rustic mansion is surrounded by ten hectares of wooded parklands, offering a natural and serene environment that’s perfect for your French Immersion vacation.

Enjoy spacious French living rooms and intimate relaxation spaces. The rooms are generously sized with en-suite facilities. Daily meals are expertly prepared by our in-house chef using fresh local produce, creating a delightful blend of home-cooked dishes paired with local wines.

Burgundy embodies calmness, refinement, and serenity, where nature mirrors the sophistication of its inhabitants. If you’re seeking an authentic and relaxing French cultural experience, Burgundy is the ideal destination.

 

If you want to learn French, to speak it like a local and understand it fully, the best way to study is undoubtedly by immersion. It’s also great fun and when you’re able to fully immerse yourself in the culture and essence of France at the same time – it really does help make learning easier.

The best French Language Immersion course

Beautiful castle with a tower and floral gardens in Burgundy

For most of us, learning from classes, books and online works well. But for all us, to really appreciate and understand the nuances of real French, the best way is to learn is by experience.

By getting to know and chat to the locals, enjoying the legendary French cuisine and wines and experiencing the traditions and customs of France – well, nothing beats a fabulous immersion course to make learning so much more fun.

There’s a lot of choice but we love LaPont’s French Immersion Programs for many reasons including the great teachers and small classes. The teachers are friendly, highly experienced with international expertise and savoir-faire. They’re on hand all day from morning to evening to assist you with your French during all outings meals and cultural activities.

Lapont French Immersion Tours are created by Catherine Alapont, an acclaimed multi-linguist with a passion for the language as well as French culture. She and her French team make guests feel like friends, with whom they share their local knowledge and understanding of France. With this immersion course you’ll not only learn French, you’ll get the tour of a lifetime.

What this immersion course in Burgundy involves

People in a vineyard learning about the vines and the wines in Burgundy

You’ll meet your hosts in lovely Lyon in the south of France before being transported to your new home – a 17th century chateau where your French Immersion adventure takes place. Whatever your skills, whether you’re a beginner, want to practice speaking French or need to brush up on your pronunciation, you’ll find there’s a class that’s just right for you. The teachers are friendly, highly experienced and qualified.

The tour group is kept small, so that there’s time for you to see and do what you want and really get to know “La France Profonde”. Small class sizes, mean the teacher has time for you, making sure your French comes on leaps and bounds. Your fellow guests are as passionate about France, and as enthusiastic about learning, as you..

At the end of this immersion course, your French will have improved and so will your knowledge of France because you won’t be staying in a classroom all day. You’ll be exploring the hidden gems of Burgundy, Franche-Comté and the Rhône-Alpes. Included in the tour are visits to private châteaux, local artisans’ markets and vineyards and a whole lot more.

Charming accommodation and authentic immersion

Antique chairs in an elegantly decorated salon in a chateau in Burgundy

Your home during this time is in a beautiful chateau in Burgundy. The rooms are spacious and elegant, the hospitality is warm and welcoming and the Chateau is exclusively reserved for LaPont French Immersion VIP guests. And the in-house chef will prepare the most delicious dishes with local fresh produce and select superb local wines

This is the perfect location to inspire you to learn in the mornings whilst loving your French stay.

The French course at the Chateau is optional and accompanying partners are welcomed.

Learning in the Real World

The tour involves complete immersion in French in the chateau classrooms and on days out with local experts. You’ll get to enjoy gourmet cooking lessons and dine with local French hosts who will practice the language with you. There are escorted trips to the best heritage sites including off the beaten track favourites that most visitors never discover. Chateaux, cheese, wine tasting, gourmet meals and gastronomic restaurants (including a Michelin starred legend), walks in beautiful natural surroundings and exquisite street markets.

Your immersion course ends in Lyon, AKA the gastronomic capital of France, just two hours by train from Paris. Lyon has an incredibly beautiful medieval district and a warren of cobbled streets waiting to be explored with your personal guide. Dinner is booked at a legendary restaurant; and you’ll enjoy a complimentary night at a boutique hotel in the centre of the old town.

There’s an option for a 3-day extension in Lyon which includes a trip to Annecy/Beaujolais and a foodie private tour in Lyon with lunch at the famous Paul Bocuse Market. * subject to availability.

The language of France reflects its long past, its love affair with gastronomy, its diverse landscape and its history. This immersion course enables you to really absorb all these intangible aspects and get to know France at its very best and most personal. You will have a unique insight to fascinating France, the French people, the fabulous cuisine and delicious wines, the culture and history.

Places are extremely limited so register your interest for these fabulous French Immersion Tours now at LaPont