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French Immersion Workshop in Biarritz France – June 2026

June 4, 2026 9:00 am - June 7, 2026 4:30 pm
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Learn French in Biarritz

4-Day French Immersion Workshop from June 4 to June 7, 2026

Improve your French speaking and comprehension skills in one of the most attractive cities on the west coast of France.

When the famous writer Victor Hugo came for the first time to the city of Biarritz in 1843, he said “I do not know a place more charming and magnificent.” 

Located in the far southwest of France, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and the Basque country, just minutes from the Spanish border, Biarritz has been attracting travelers around the world for centuries. 

When we went to Biarritz for the first time, not only were we struck by this true coastal gem, but we were also immediately charmed by the welcoming and vibrant Basque culture.

We are excited to give a Biarritz experience to French learners by organizing a 4-day French immersion workshop in June 2026!
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4-Day French Immersion Workshop: June 4, 5, 6, 7, 2026

This workshop will last a total of 4  full days and will be filled with French learning group exercises in a charming hotel located in the city center of Biarritz right across the bustling central market!

This restaurant-french-immersionexciting French immersion course is created and hosted by the founders and teachers of the French learning school: Learn French at Home, and editors of our French learning publication: French Accent Magazine: Céline, Vincent, Annick and Roger.

During these 4 days, the students will have the opportunity to practise their verbal skills in context, learn about French and the Basque cultures, and meet other like minded classmates.  Outdoor cultural activities will be organised as well to immerse the students in French life and culture. A few grammar points will be reviewed and put into contexts with lively group exercises.

We will help you experience a wonderful and memorable time in this unique workshop. Many hours are spent preparing the activities to ensure an interesting and fun experience for each participant. Most of the activities are organised in small groups and they are all performed in a very positive and friendly environment.

18 participants maximum.

Exquisite lunches are included everyday.

For the ones who wish to continue to socialise in French in some of the evenings, they will have the option to join us for dinner in one of the restaurants in town.
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The French teachers

Céline Van Loan
Céline Van Loan
Vincent French Language Instructor
Vincent Anthonioz
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Elise & Alexandra
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4 Days French Workshop Event Dates

June 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2026
Where?

BIARRITZ, FRANCE


Ticket Prices

4 Days $1,580 /  €1,430  / £1,210 / 1,380 CHF per person


What’s included?

-4 full days of classroom activities.

-French learning material.

-4 lunches.

-Wine tasting activity.

-Coffee, tea and snacks all day.

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Who is this event for ?

This French Immersion Retreat is for intermediate French level students. At this level, you already have learned the past tenses (imparfait, passé composé, plus que parfait), the future tenses as well as the conditional one and you wish to practise them in context. You know how to ask and answer questions on personal details, make requests, and hold basic conversations on familiar topics. You can describe situations, make suggestions and give directions.

Most of the activities are organized by groups and we create them according to the student’s French level.

If you are unsure if this workshop would be the right fit for your current level, ask your teacher or fill out this form and Céline will get back to you to schedule a zoom session


What are you going to learn?

During this workshop, the lessons and activities might include the following (and more…):

-Question making in the past/present/future.

-Practising the prepositions of time: depuis, ça fait pendant, pour, il y a, en et dans.

-Vocabulary and verbs to make descriptions, express feelings and opinions..

-Verbs in the conditional tense to make suggestions.

-Negatives to politely refuse something or to explain one’s position.

-Activities to work on comprehension skills with everyday life language.

-Communication language in a real life setting in Biarritz.

-Cultural discussions on French culture.

-A bit of history on Biarritz and the basque culture.

Biarritz – a stunning blend of elegance and belle époque architecture by the sea.

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Not only will you be improving your French, but you’ll also experience a wonderful getaway at one of the west coast’s prettiest escapes.  Biarritz is not just a destination—it’s an experience that awakens all the senses.
Biarritz is a cultural treasure nestled on France’s southwestern coast—where French elegance meets Basque soul. Long cherished by artists, writers, and European nobility, the town pulses with a refined yet vibrant energy.

The Belle Époque décor of Biarritz reflects the town’s golden age as a luxurious seaside destination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Elegant hotels, villas, and promenades showcase refined architectural lines, soft pastel tones, and decorative details that evoke a sense of romance and sophistication. This graceful style continues to shape the city’s unique charm and atmosphere today.

If you are a surfer enthusiast, this is your opportunity to ride the waves of the main beach of the city. Biarritz is the birthplace of surfing in France and even in Europe!

For the lovers of French, Spanish and Basque cuisine, you’ll savor this unique culinary heritage in every bite—whether it’s a plate of freshly grilled fish from the Port des Pêcheurs, a steaming bowl of piperade (a spicy pepper and tomato dish), or delicate slices of jambon de Bayonne. The region is also famous for its sheep’s milk cheeses, seafood tapas known as pintxos, and desserts like the iconic gâteau basque.

The classes will take place in a beautiful hotel called Hotel de La Silhouette located across from Les Halles (the market in the center of town).
The hotel is the result of a full renovation of one of Biarritz’s oldest buildings, dating back to around 1600. Its walls were originally built for Etienne de Silhouette, a finance minister under Louis XV. His family’s coat of arms is still engraved above the hotel’s main entrance.

You’ll enjoy the lush garden which will bring a moment of relaxation.

Special offer: If you book 10 or 22 individual lessons to prepare for your workshop, you will receive 10% off on the lessons and the workshop registration!
How to book both?
Just add the option 10 or 22 Regular lessons when you register for the workshop, the add the coupon code: immspecial in the cart

Michael Storrings, NY, USA Workshop in La Rochelle - January 2026
“What a fun time! Wonderful as always! Nice group of people. Fun exercises and clear explanations. The amount of preparation you do beforehand is greatly appreciated!”
Dania, Princeton, New Jersey, USA Workshop in La Rochelle - January 2026
“J’ai adoré l’atelier ! Tous les exercices étaient courts et clairs. Les activités étaient amusantes et réalistes.
Et j’ai pris confiance dans le shopping à la française grâce à la gentillesse des vendeurs aux Halles ! J’étais triste de voir la fin du cours.
J’ai trouvé La Rochelle historique et pittoresque. C’était un endroit parfait pour que les étrangers puissent découvrir la vie française.”
Ian, Lille in France Workshop in La Rochelle - June 2025
“Je voulais vous remercier sincèrement pour cette belle semaine à La Rochelle. J’ai vraiment apprécié le cours — c’était à la fois stimulant, bien structuré et humain. Merci pour votre écoute, votre bienveillance et votre sens du détail : j’en ressors motivé et rechargé. Émilie a aussi passé un excellent moment et a beaucoup aimé faire la connaissance de Vincent, Élise, Alex et vous-même. Toute l’équipe était formidable — chaleureuse, professionnelle, et toujours attentive à chacun.“
Colin Corwall, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA Workshop in Nantes, May 2025
“I really enjoyed having the workshop in Nantes! Keep up the great work! I’ll definitely be coming in the future. I really appreciated the care that was put into the workshop this year. And the attention to detail of pairing up people who work well together. Until next time!”
Paul from Idaho, USA Workshop in La Rochelle - June 2023
“I loved it! Please keep up the good work! I know you put a tremendous amount of work into this behind the scenes. Thank you! I enjoyed all the activities. The guide was a nice touch, I appreciated that she repeated things many times.“
Jackie from Los Angeles, CA, USA Workshop in La Rochelle - Juin 2023
“It was a success! I got out of my comfort zone. I made new friends. I improved my French in a fun and interesting way. I appreciate that the activities were varied.”
John from London, UK Workshop in La Rochelle - June 2023
“I enjoyed the immersion, good fun, good company, good learning experience.  I would do it again.”
Sandra in La Rochelle, France Workshop in La Rochelle - June 2023
“Je tiens à vous remercier –  toi, Vincent, Annick, Roger et toute votre équipe pour ce magnifique atelier de 4 jours à La Rochelle.  C’était vraiment un plaisir de vous rencontrer et de travailler avec vous tous, et merveilleux de rencontrer tant d’autres étudiants de Learn French at home.” – Sandra à La Rochelle
Sylvia from L.A. Workshop in Santa Barbara
“You outdid yourself.  It was an incredible experience.  I couldn’t stop talking about it yesterday and with my husband and friends. I felt it was very professionally done.  Every aspect of the workshop was quality. I thank you for putting on such an excellent event!”  – Sylvia from L.A.
Shirry Dolgin in California Workshop in Ojai, CA
“It was absolutely wonderful and was beyond what I expected! I learned new vocabulary words and got more comfortable in speaking freely in French. It was fantastic!” – Shirry Dolgin, California

Cheryl Beers in California Workshop in Ojai, CA
“What a great experience! I felt very comfortable and supported, even when I struggled to find the words!”
Karen Cook in Arizona Workshop in Ojai, CA
“I enjoyed the program very much. The lessons, projects, and teachers were interesting and fun, and I learned a lot.”
Dana Wilson in South Carolina Workshop in Ojai
“I spoke more French this weekend than I have in many, many years! I thought it was great and well planned out. The lunches were delicious!”

What to expect from our workshops

The French Immersion Workshops will take place in the beautiful city center of Biarritz, France.

The details of the workshops will be sent to the participants a month before the event, but you can expect the following:

french-immersion-workshop-Classes will take place in the hotel de Silhouette. You  will engage in hours of language building skills in the classroom every day.
The activities will include comprehension and verbal expression work, grammar points, everyday life and idiomatic expressions, all put into context through projects, games and exercises in mini groups.

During the 4-day  immersion workshop, you can expect cultural activities and a few half day field trip excursions with language learning objectives.

-Lunch will take place either the hotel or in a restaurant in the city center of Biarritz.

-Dinners are optional, depending on if you wish to continue to socialise in French during the evenings.

Have a look at our workshop programme that we held in June 2025 in La Rochelle.
This is just to give you an overall idea. The June 2026 workshop will last 4 days and will have different activities and outdoor excursions.

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Spaces are limited. Event sells out in advance.

Ticket Prices

4 days (Thursday June 4th, Friday June 5th, Saturday June 6th, Sunday June 7th, 2026)

$1,580 /  €1,430  / £1,210 / 1,380 CHF per person

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Do you have any questions? Send us an email here and we’ll get back to you very shortly.welcome-to-biarritz

Payment conditions:

4-day workshop payment schedule:
Deposit of $600 / 600€ / £600 / 600CHF at registration. The remaining payment will be due at the end of March 2026. An invoice will be sent to you at that time.

Cancellation policy:

4-day workshop: the deposit is 100% fully refundable before April 4th, 2026. After that date, the deposit is non refundable.
After May 4th, 2026, the full workshop price is not refundable, but it can be transferred to another person.

Details

  • Start: June 4 @ 9:00 am
  • End: June 7 @ 4:30 pm

Organizer

  • Learn French at Home

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