⭐⭐⭐ 5-day Immersion Program (French Riviera) ⭐⭐⭐

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Boost your French in 5 unforgettable days in France !! 😊

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Designed for learners and those who love to travel, this affordable immersion blends real travel with real conversations — so French becomes more natural, fast.

Price: $500 CAD (~$360 USD) • Dates: Dec 1–5, 2025 • Base: Nice, France • Group: Max 8 travelers

IMPORTANT: The 5-day immersion experience
MUST be booked and paid in full exclusively through this page:
👉 https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/310874308/

On that page, you’ll also find the official attendee list, updated in real time as bookings are confirmed.

Please note: This event is posted across 10+ French Club Meetup groups, but all registrations and payments are centralized on the French Club (Montreal) chapter’s page (link above) to keep everything organized and participant numbers accurate.

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Informal get-together in English:
Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm NY time
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/310982410/

Informal get-together in French:
Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, from 7 pm until 8:15 pm NY time.
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/311203080/

5-day Immersion Program (French Riviera)
Dec. 1 to Dec. 5, 2025
https://www.meetup.com/the-french-club-montreal/events/310874308/

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5-Day French Immersion on the Riviera
... Affordable Luxury, Lasting Impact .

Step beyond online learning and into a true French experience.

Our 5-day immersion in the stunning French Riviera combines language mastery with cultural discovery, creating an affordable luxury experience.

With small groups capped at 8 participants, you’ll enjoy personalized attention and authentic practice in real-world settings.

This program isn’t just a trip—it’s a progression.

It builds naturally on your French knowledge, offering a powerful way to accelerate fluency, gain confidence, and live the language.

Each retreat generates stories, testimonials, and friendships that carry forward, making participants eager ambassadors who often return for future immersions.

By scheduling in December, we balance off-season affordability with beautiful Mediterranean weather.

With multiple seasonal offerings and upcoming expansions—Quebec culture immersions, charming and relaxed Alsace, exotic French in the Caribbean French islands—this program is built to grow.

Join us for an experience that blends intensive learning with the joy of discovery. More than a course, this immersion is your gateway to fluency, community, and lasting memories.

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Mon, Dec 1 – Fri, Dec 5, 2025 • Home Base: Nice, France

Ready to explore the French Riviera while boosting your French? This 5-day immersion is designed for learners and travelers who want to gain confidence, meet new friends, and live in French every day — at an affordable price.

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Why join this immersion?

• Affordable & accessible: $500 CAD (about $360 USD) for 5 days of guided immersion.
• Practical French: Use French in cafés, markets, train stations, museums — real situations, every day.
• Supportive small group: Max 8 participants for personal attention and easy connection.

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Proven experience:

“Very good program. Receptive to all French fluency levels.”
— Nicole T, Sept 4, 2025

“Engaging… Made an impact… Welcoming host.”
— Angie A, multiple events, Aug 2025

“Awesome as always! I love classes with François.”
— Anna T, Aug 6, 2025

“Was as described... | Engaging... | Made an impact... |
Punctual start... I felt safe... | Welcoming host...”
— common attendee feedback across 2024 and 2025

“Absolutely best French instructor!!”
— Nicole T, Aug 3, 2025

“Great session, great teacher, very inclusive.”
— Mike M, Aug 8, 2025

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The daily journey

• Day 1 (Mon, Dec 1): Nice on foot — Old Town, Promenade des Anglais, local lunch (optional group dinner).
• Day 2 (Tue, Dec 2): Cannes — La Croisette and the historic quarter.
• Day 3 (Wed, Dec 3): Monaco — Palace area, Oceanographic Museum, Monte-Carlo atmosphere.
• Day 4 (Thu, Dec 4): Roquebrune-Cap-Martin & Menton, with a possible hop to Ventimiglia (Italy) if time permits.
• Day 5 (Fri, Dec 5): Easy day in Nice — strolling, shopping, reflection on progress.

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Practical Details:

My role: French language coach, cultural guide, and translator — available 8 hours/day (8:00 am–6:00 pm).

Meals: Daily group lunch (Dec 1–5). All meals, including these lunches, are at your own expense and not included in the $500 CAD fee. Breakfast and dinner are optional and at your discretion.

Accommodation: Participants arrange their own lodging in Nice.

Arrival/Departure: Please plan to arrive in Nice before Monday, Dec 1, 2025.

Not included: Flights, lodging, all meals, airport transfers, visas, and personal expenses.

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Why December?

Fewer tourists, no long lines, relaxed locals, cooler prices, and festive energy. Comfortable walking weather without summer heat — perfect for immersion.

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Next steps

I’ll host an online info session in October 2025 to cover travel tips (US/Canada flights), packing, budget, and Q&A.

This isn’t a formal classroom course — it’s an authentic, feel-good immersion where your French grows naturally all day long.

— François Normandeau

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Accepted Payment Methods

1. Stripe (International Debit or Credit Card Payments) :
$500 CAD payment link:
https://buy.stripe.com/4gM14o5oV83J22O4IWgbm03

2. PayPal (International payments) : @M2TradingUniversity

3. Interac E-Transfer (Canada only) : f_normandeau@protonmail.com

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Refund Policy

* Full Refund: If you cancel on or before November 1, 2025 (NY time), you will receive a full refund of $500 CAD (or the equivalent in USD). Refunds are issued within 7 days of receiving your written cancellation notice.

* Partial Refund: If you cancel between November 2 and November 15, 2025 (NY time), you will receive a partial refund of $250 CAD (or the equivalent in USD). Refunds are issued within 7 days of receiving your written cancellation notice.

* No Refund: If you cancel on or after November 16, 2025 (NY time), no refund will be issued, as this is considered a late cancellation.

* Replacement Option: If you cannot attend, you may transfer your spot to another person at no additional cost, provided you notify us in writing at least 2 weeks before the start of the program. If the replacement is accepted, you will receive a full refund of your payment once the new participant has confirmed and paid in full.

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Nice (home base)

• Vieux Nice (old town) & Cours Saleya flower/produce market
• Promenade des Anglais
• Colline du Château (castle hill views)
• Musée Matisse, Musée Marc Chagall, and the MAMAC contemporary art museum
• Russian Orthodox Cathedral
• Promenade du Paillon (green corridor through the city)
• Coastal walks and surrounding hilltop villages

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5FU1TezgNzgTEe4c8

Cannes

• La Croisette boulevard and beaches
• Palais des Festivals (red-carpet steps)
• Le Suquet (old quarter)
• Lérins Islands: Île Sainte-Marguerite (Fort Royal) and Île Saint-Honorat (monastery and vineyards)
• Écomusée sous-marin (underwater sculpture park)

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hSbktWXU75qTzJbe8

Monaco

• Prince’s Palace in Monaco-Ville
• Saint Nicholas Cathedral
• Oceanographic Museum
• Jardin Exotique with cliffside views
• Monte-Carlo: Casino de Monte-Carlo, Café de Paris, Japanese Garden
• Port Hercule harbor promenade

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/GRjWT518QqmCs5n5A

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

• Sentier des Douaniers / Promenade Le Corbusier coastal path
• Medieval Château and old village lanes
• L’Olivier Millénaire (ancient olive tree)
• Villa E-1027 (Eileen Gray) and Le Corbusier’s Cabanon (UNESCO-listed)

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kv2pJGvBZTDXnb5u9

Menton

• Old Town and Esplanade des Sablettes seafront
• Famous gardens: Serre de la Madone and Val Rahmeh
• Beaches and mild microclimate
• Excursions possible to the Vallée des Merveilles in Mercantour

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BFYH5HHa6LcYtq1V9

Ventimiglia, Italy (optional hop)

• Centro Storico (Upper Town) and Cathedral complex
• Spiaggia Le Calandre beach
• Hanbury Botanical Gardens nearby
• Archaeological area and lively markets

Google Maps link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/rfVtrfnL5hGe4RLm7

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The picture chosen for this event, shows Menton.

Quick facts about Menton:

Menton is a town on the French Riviera in southeast France. It’s known for beaches and gardens such as the Serre de la Madone garden, showcasing rare plants. East, the hilly, medieval old town is home to Basilique Saint-Michel, with its 18th-century bell tower, and the ornate facade of La Chapelle des Pénitents-Blancs. Nearby, the Musée Jean Cocteau collection Séverin Wunderman displays works by poet Jean Cocteau.
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