Learn French in Bordeaux

One Week Immersion Trip, March 28 - Apr 4

Welcome to Bordeaux! Program participants are enrolled in a group class at AF Bordeaux in the morning and attend cultural activities in the afternoon. Cultural activities are conducted primarily in French. The group will be led by Claire Barthelemy, Executive Director of AF Raleigh.

For French learners level A2 and up
Two housing options: Homestay or hotel
15 participants maximum

The trip is full

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 Adagio

Bedroom for 1 or 2, with mini-kitchen, a 10-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 fitness room & sauna

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

See details

Program Fee

Homestay: $2,000/person - includes lodging, classes, cultural activities, a 7-day city transit pass, breakfasts and dinners - lunch on your own
Hotel: $2,700/person - includes lodging, classes & cultural activities, a 7-day city transit pass, - all meals on your own

Payment Schedule
Payment in 3 installments

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

By check only, to the order of Alliance Française Raleigh:

2- By December 20, 2026

3- By February 20, 2026

$900 for homestay participants
$1,300 for hotel-based participants

$1,000 for homestay participants
$1,300 for hotel-based participants

Excluded from the program fee are:

Transportation to and from Bordeaux (to be arranged on your own)
For homestay participants: lunches
For hotel-based participants: all meals
As required by the AF Bordeaux, participants must purchase insurance for the length of the program. It must include repatriation, health and liability coverage
Incidentals

Cancelation & refund policy:

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