Learn French in Lyon

8-Day Immersion, Sep 26 - Oct 4, 2026


Welcome to Lyon!  In this program, participants are enrolled in a group class at AF Lyon in the morning and attend cultural activities in the afternoon.  Cultural activities are conducted primarily in French.  The group will be led by Claudie Vo Van, French Instructor at AF Raleigh.

  •        For French learners level A2 and up
  •        Participants must be Alliance Française members
  •        Two housing options: Homestay, or hotel studio.
  •        15 participants maximum


Join us on Friday, June 5, 5:30pm for a Zoom Information meeting



Homestay

A private room with shared bathroom in the home of a host family, located within walking distance of the Alliance's main facility.  The perfect way to immerse yourself in French culture and engage in intensive language practice!
Includes:

  • Breakfast and dinner
  • Bed linens and towels
  • Laundry service
  • WiFi

 

Hotel Résidence St Nicolas

Bedroom for 1 or 2, with mini-kitchen, a 20-minute walk from the Alliance's main facility.
Includes:

  • Queen size bed
  • Bathroom with hair dryer
  • Safe deposit-box.
  • Coffee-maker, stove, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher
  • WiFi and A/C
  • Access to laundry room

 

Group Classes

  • Monday through Friday, 9am - 1pm
  • 10-15 students per class
  • Students will take a placement test before being assigned to a class


Cultural Activities


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Program Fee

Homestay: $2,600/person - includes lodging, classes, cultural activities, an 8-day city transit pass, breakfasts and dinners, 1-day excursion to Annecy - lunch on your own, except for 1 lunch.
Hotel: $2,800/person - includes lodging, classes & cultural activities, an 8-day city transit pass, 1-day excursion to Annecy - all meals on your own, except for 1 lunch.


Payment Schedule
Payment in 3 installments

1- Upon online registration:           $100 non refundable registration fee per participant

2- By July 15, 2026

3- By August 15, 2026

$1,300 

$1,200 for homestay participants
$1,400 for hotel-based participants



Excluded from the program fee are:

  •        Transportation to and from Lyon (to be arranged on your own)
  •        For homestay participants: lunches
  •        For hotel-based participants: all meals 
  •        Participants must purchase insurance for the length of the program. It must include health and repatriation.
  •        Incidentals


Cancelation & refund policy:

  • If canceled before July 1st - 100% refund after deduction of the $100 registration fees
  • If canceled between July 2 and August 15  - 50% refund after deduction of the $100 registration fees
  • If canceled after August 15 - no refund.  However, there may be an option to transfer your registration to someone on the waiting list.

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Join us on Friday, June 5, 5:30pm for a Zoom Information meeting

or  contact us at info@afraleigh.org

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