French Camp
Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Activities
Learning, culture
Level
French level A2
Group
5 people
About the retreat
If you're ready to take your French to the next level, join us in the beautiful Vallée d'Ossau for an immersive French language and cultural experience. Spend the week with a French instructor in a 14th century château surrounded by stunning mountain views while improving your French and discovering the local culture.
Your days will include a combination of structured learning and a local activity where you can interact with native speakers. You'll learn to express yourself in real-life situations and feel more confident in speaking with locals.
This program is ideal for people at an A2/B1 level.
Highlights
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Accommodation in a 14th century château
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Experienced French professor on site all week
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15 hours of group French instruction
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Daily activities where you can speak with locals
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Home cooked meals including regional specialties
Price
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Single occupancy room: €1785 (1 person)
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Double occupancy room: €2990 (2 people)
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Master suite: €3200 (2 people)
Dates
- 8-14 November 2026
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14–20 March 2027
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23–29 May 2027
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7–13 November 2027
What's included
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6 nights accommodation
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3 hours of instruction per day (Monday - Friday)
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All meals
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All planned activities
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All transfers to/from activities
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Group transfer from/to Pau airport/train station
What's not included
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Travel (flights, trains, car)
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Transportation outside of group transfer
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Optional activities
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Alcohol, food outside of planned meals
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Miscellaneous expenses
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Travel insurance
Please note a minimum of 4 people are required for the program to run.
What to expect
Day 1
Afternoon:
- Group pick up in Pau
- Free time for settling in and exploring
Day 2:
Morning:
- 3-hour French lesson
Afternoon:
- Introduction to the Vallée d'Ossau
- Gourmet chocolate shop visit
Day 3:
Morning:
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3-hour French lesson
Afternoon:
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Visit with a beekeeper and honey tasting
Day 4:
Morning:
- 3-hour French lesson
Afternoon:
- Behind the scenes of baguette making
Day 5:
Morning:
- 3-hour French lesson
Afternoon:
- Soap-making workshop
- Wine tasting
Day 6:
Morning:
- 3-hour French lesson
Afternoon:
- Guided village tour
- Trout farm visit
Day 7:
Morning:
- Local outdoor market visit
Afternoon:
- Departures
Meet your French instructor
Odile Pourtoy has been teaching French for over two decades, working across a range of diverse cultures. In addition to teaching at Alliance Française in France, she lived abroad for over 15 years where she taught in language centers in Venezuela, Angola and Moscow as well as the Sorbonne and New York University in Abu Dhabi. Today, she is back in her native France and continues to teach students from a variety of backgrounds including English-speaking executives and teachers, Russian-speaking IT engineers, medical staff, and students preparing for French certification exams. Odile designs tailor-made lessons that are fun and interactive with a focus on real-life situations to help students take their French speaking, listening and writing to the next level.
Reserve my place!
If you're interested in joining our next French Camp, please complete the form below and we'll follow up with additional details to secure your place.