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Miriam, 72, from Jersey City, spent a week with us to improve her French through total immersion and explore Lyon. Here is her story: Domaine Le Corps de Loup, tour and wine tasting for Miriam Full immersion in French - May 16–22, 2026 Review by Miriam W.: My full immersion in French with Hélène was so perfect that it would be impossible to imagine anything better. Immersed in the French language from morning to night, I learned a great deal. Hélène and I talked and discussed

Paul spent two weeks with us in Lyon on a language immersion program and is sharing his impressions with you here. Together with Paul, we visited the memorial to the children of Izieu, which commemorates a tragic event in Lyon’s history. Paul and Lolo on a bike ride through Lyon French language homestay – April 17–30, 2026 Paul's review: Thank you so much for this wonderful stay in French and for all your tips. You really helped me improve my French. I truly enjoyed getting t

Here is the testimony of Mimie, who came back to us and visited us 6 years after her first language stay with us! This time again we spend a few days in Lyon and a short trip through the Ardèche, to our great delight. Kickass and Mimie at breakfast Mimie's language stay - from February 28 to March 7, 2026 Mimie's Testimony: I absolutely loved my language stay with Hélène and Lolo, and of course the unmissable Kickass. You have found the perfect balance between my interests an

This summer, 17-year-old Melanie, who is of Cuban-Canadian descent, visited Lyon with her parents. She chose a language immersion program that included French conversation classes and guided tours of Lyon. Jeannete, her mother, tells you all about it: Melanie on her way to the Basilica of Fourvière French language immersion program for Melanie – July 21–25, 2025 Testimonial from Jeannete, Melanie's mother: Lyon’s inmersión experience was amazing. The city is gorgeous and vibr