French immersion in RESTINCLIERES

French Immersion Homestay in

RESTINCLIERES

The village

Restinclières, my village

Restinclières is a Mediterranean village of 2,500 inhabitants, small in scale, yet surprisingly lively. You’ll find everything you need for daily life: a grocery store, bakery, pharmacy, florist, and hair salons, along with several restaurants and food trucks for lunch or dinner on a sunny terrace.

On Sunday mornings, the traditional village market invites you to wander and chat with the locals. In summer, every Wednesday evening turns into a celebration, with concerts, local wine tastings, and open-air musical evenings giving the village a festive, convivial atmosphere.

Sports enthusiasts will find tennis and padel courts just a few steps away.

All around, the neighbouring villages offer their own markets, exhibitions, concerts, and tours, there is always something happening in the region.

Here, the Mediterranean art de vivre is not a cliché, it’s everyday life.

Meet Lara, your French language teacher and host.

I live in the south of France, between Montpellier and Nîmes, in a spacious, light-filled home set in a quiet location on the edge of a forest, with a swimming pool — an ideal setting to learn French while enjoying a true sense of well-being.

I love to travel and have explored several continents, discovering different peoples and cultures along the way. This passion has given me a genuine taste for hospitality and meaningful exchange. I enjoy welcoming guests, whether friends or students on a language stay. To make their stay comfortable, I offer a private bedroom with its own bathroom and toilet, as well as direct access to the terrace.

After a long career in sales and marketing within a major national company, I chose to redirect my path toward what truly inspires me: teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE). I now teach online to learners from around the world, as well as in person at a language school welcoming students of all ages. This flexibility allows me to combine several activities I am passionate about.

The region offers a wealth of attractions: Montpellier and Nîmes boast an exceptional historical and cultural heritage, the Mediterranean coast is just 20 km away (La Grande-Motte, Palavas, Sète), and the Pré-Cévennes invite you to enjoy beautiful hikes in unspoiled nature.

Come and learn French… in a different way.

Language and educational background

In 1986, I earned a two-year technical degree (DUT) in Sales and Marketing Techniques, which led to a long business-focused career in sales and marketing. Throughout this career, I mentored and developed the skills of numerous team members.

A few years ago, I decided to make a complete career change and now teach French as a Foreign Language (FLE). To support this transition, I have completed several MOOCs offered by the Alliance Française and am currently preparing for the DAEFLE diploma. I also speak English at a B2 level.

Your homestay & Activities

The region offers an exceptional variety of experiences, all just a short distance from my home:

Heritage and culture

Montpellier: a stroll through the historic city centre, the Fabre Museum (one of France’s finest collections of European painting), the Jardin des Plantes (the oldest botanical garden in France), and Place de la Comédie with its lively café terraces
Nîmes: a journey into Roman Antiquity with the arena, the Maison Carrée, and the Musée de la Romanité
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert: a UNESCO-listed medieval village nestled in the Hérault gorges — a guaranteed favourite
Sète: the “Venice of Languedoc,” with its authentic port, fish auction, and panoramic views from Mont Saint-Clair

Nature and the great outdoors

Hiking on the Pic Saint-Loup, along the Via Domitia, or through the pre-Cévennes, amid garrigue scrubland and wild landscapes
Boat trips from the nearby seaside resorts: La Grande-Motte, Palavas, Sète, or Le Grau-du-Roi
Excursions in the Camargue: pink flamingos, wild horses, the Aigues-Mortes salt flats, and medieval streets

Flavours of the South

Tastings of local wines (Pic Saint-Loup, Languedoc, Costières de Nîmes) and an introduction to regional specialities

Every stay is tailor-made: activities are chosen together, based on your wishes, your interests, and a pace that suits you. The aim is for every afternoon to be a true immersion in the life and culture of the South of France.

Teacher's home

Teacher’s family composition during immersion

Student accommodation

Package All inclusive for one week

Level assessment to tailor the program to your needs
15 hours of private French lessons focused on your goals

30+ hours of conversation during meals and activities
4 guided conversational activities to enhance fluency

full-board_and_half-board option(s)

Immersive conversations
Comfortable accommodation for a relaxing stay

*Can be adjusted up or down based on your preferences

One week package: From €1900

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