La Rochette, Alpes de Haute Provence – Teacher Laetitia

In the Alpes of Haute Provence, near the small hilltop village of La Rochette, you will enjoy an authentic immersion stay. Welcomed in a hamlet of character, surrounded by nature, your stay at nearly a thousand meters above sea level and 80 km from the Côte d´Azur will be a true retreat.

My partner Sylvain, and myself Laetitia, certified teacher in FLE, will offer you a warm and attentive welcome. We offer quality and personalized teaching, and will be delighted to share with you the richness of this region that we love so much.

We live in a large typical stone house, with nooks and terraces. It has several centuries of history. In the heart of the mountain, the hamlet enjoys an exceptional location: a 360º panorama of nature without any construction to obstruct the view. Every night the starry sky puts on a show.

YOUR HOME STAY FRENCH IMMERSION IN La Rochette

Our vision of immersion?

The experience is authentic: You live with us in a classic French style, steeped in culture and we guide your visits.

It is tailor-made: Everything is organized according to your wishes. You receive totally personalized lessons.

It is intense: You speak French all day and you will improve quickly.

It is friendly: You are welcomed like a member of the family and we share with you everything that we love.

Your space is a small independent house, adjoining ours, with exceptional mountain views. It has a spacious bedroom with a queen-size bed and a mezzanine with an extra bed. It is equipped with a kitchenette area and a well-stocked library. There is a separate bathroom.

It is an ideal place to disconnect, to enjoy peace and nature. Our friends say this is paradise. It is also a well of activities and treasures that we will be delighted to show you: Activities in nature, history, visits, gastronomy and meeting local people. You can choose between full board or half board. We love to cook and we love good things: The majority of the produce comes from the garden or from local producers, and the bread is homemade. We also like to use the barbecue or the wood-fired oven. We have a lovely, very independent cat. We are non-smokers, but you are free to smoke on the terrace. You can come alone or as a couple, we can host a maximum of three people.

LEARNING FRENCH

In 20 years of experience teaching French as a foreign language, I have juggled all ages, all levels, all goals. I like the discovery of the beginner as much as the need for deepening of the advanced level or the specific urgency of a competition. I like to combine all the different aspirations, whether cultural, fun, or more technical such as a specific refresher, whether it is a need to improve writing, or unlock the oral. The program will be established according to your expectations.

Classes will be in French, in a relaxed, dynamic and communicative context, utilizing a variety of media. They will generally take place in the morning after your breakfast, in the living room-kitchen or on the terrace, options that can be adapted according to the weather and the planned activities.

ACTIVITIES

The hamlet invites calm. You can swim in the spring water basin or learn how to grow vegetables. Many trails start from the house and offer aerial views.

You will discover the surrounding small hilltop villages such as La Rochette or Sigale. The mountainside offers beautiful panoramas of the surrounding peaks.

Basins, waterfalls, canyons, lakes, we know lovely spots in the river where you can swim.

You will visit the medieval city of Entrevaux, labeled “village and city of character”, with its winding streets, drawbridge and citadel.

In the Var valley, you can do many sporting activities such as via ferrata, rafting, kayaking, or a ride aboard a real steam train between the pines and the river.

To discover the rural world, the eco-museum of the Pays de la Roudoule retraces its history. We can also visit neighboring farms, without forgetting of course the Provencal markets to meet local producers.

Your stay here will be a rich immersion in French and Provencal life through the guidance of warm, caring teachers.