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

## Boost your French in 5 unforgettable days on the Riviera !! 😊

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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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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 from the US and Canada who want to gain confidence, meet new friends, and live in French every day — at an affordable price.

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

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

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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

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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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## 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/fSchmknJ5G7gSuzj6

## 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