Experience an Authentic French Homestay with Veronique

Immersion with Véronique

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€ in total 113.14 €/day all included

In the morning, a European breakfast - or according to the hosts' choice - during which we will establish our program for the day or the following days.

In the morning, thanks to my experience as a teacher and a French as a foreign language instructor for migrants, I can provide an hour of French lessons: oral expression, vocabulary improvement, spelling, grammar, conjugation both orally and in writing using various materials: authentic documents, textbooks and files, computer...

At noon, we will have a communal meal at the apartment or outside in case of an excursion; I am a good cook and will share my know-how with you! It will be a pleasure to cook together and introduce you to new recipes with quality products. I will be able to adapt to special diets if necessary (for example: vegetarian cooking possible).

In the early afternoon, I propose a quiet and individual time. In nice weather - which is very common in Toulouse! - we can enjoy a break on a deck chair on the terrace or in the garden.

In the afternoon, starting from 2:30 PM, many outings are possible: Toulouse, whose center is accessible by metro not far from the residence, is a rich and friendly city with beautiful heritage. Depending on your tastes, we can visit different museums, stroll through the streets of the "pink city," go shopping, walk along the Garonne River, or tour the various parks and lakes in the city and its outskirts, visit the Cité de l'Espace or the Aéroscopia aeronautics museum...

From mid-May to the end of September, the residence's swimming pool is available to us, and it is not busy during the residents' working hours.

Dinner will be taken at the apartment between 7 PM and 8 PM, and the evening can lead to conversations in French, cultural outings (concerts or cinema, to be decided before the stay with a supplement); I also have DVDs, and Wi-Fi (fiber) is available in all rooms. I have TNT television, but I do not personally have Netflix.

Twice a week, I will propose an excursion: there are very beautiful sites in Tarn (Lautrec and its pastel culture, Cordes-sur-Ciel, a magnificent medieval town, Gaillac, Albi...) and I am open to any other suggestions; I love tourism and have a car.

And if you are eager to see the Mediterranean, a day trip to Narbonne or Gruissan is possible, but please prepare for an additional cost for this one hour and forty-five minute journey. To make an excursion in the Pyrenees, you will need to plan for a night in a gîte in advance, as the distance is longer.

The public transport network is very well developed and convenient in Toulouse: metro, tram, bus, bike lanes with bikes to rent from one place to another... Toulouse-Blagnac airport, 20 minutes by car from my home, serves many cities, as does the SNCF train station.

As a retiree, I am available for any transport connection (welcome at the airport or SNCF train station upon arrival, assistance for your return home) and to accompany you on all your outings.

Véronique is one of our Super Hosts. This badge is awarded to the highest-rated families who have received
more than three consecutive 5-star reviews. It guarantees high-quality hosting, recognized by our travelers.

The stay includes:
- 1 hour of French lessons per day from Monday to Friday (if needed)
- Round trip transfers to Toulouse Matabiau train station or Blagnac airport
- Public transport tickets

Hello,

I am a young retiree, a school teacher, I taught my entire career in a French public school and one year in Germany to teach French to young German children. I was also a teacher in a bilingual French/German class. I love my mother tongue, French; I enjoy teaching it, speaking it, and writing it. I also have accreditation to teach German. My other mastered languages are Spanish and English. For the past two years, I have been teaching French as a foreign language to migrants in a neighborhood association, and I also help with homework for schoolchildren.

I live in the southwest of France, in the beautiful city of Toulouse, in a very quiet and pleasant residential neighborhood. I have a T4 apartment of 88 m2 on the ground floor with a garden in a wooded and secure residence. I have a lovely private garden of 300 m2 with a terrace, and the residence offers a private swimming pool accessible for free from mid-May to the end of September near my apartment.

I am the mother of three adult children; one of my daughters also lives in Toulouse, but no one lives with me anymore. My children work in cybersecurity, as a general practitioner, and as a singing teacher. Now retired, I am fully available to host guests.

I have a nice guest room with storage space and a desk available for guests, and an office room that still has two twin beds, so I can accommodate two people at the same time, with individual rooms for each. All the rooms and the living room overlook the garden, with no immediate overlooking neighbors. The only bathroom will be shared. The toilets are separate.

I have three very nice cats.

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Aileen Salisbury, United Kingdom

Feb 12, 2026

Stay of 1 week

A wonderful stay and total immersion in French Veronique is an open, warm and generous person as well as an excellent host. She was very attentive and planned activities and visits according to my interests. This really was a total immersion experience whereby all communication was in French. We were able to discuss a wide range of subjects and I certainly learned a lot of new vocabulary and phrases! Veronique spoke clearly and was good at explaining words and concepts whenever I was stuck or needed help. Toulouse is a beautiful, dynamic and interesting city with lots to see and do. It has a compact city centre and a fantastic public transport system, enabling visitors to explore it easily. During my week-long stay, we went to several museums, exhibitions, historical sites and even a concert. We also visited the charming town of Albi, with its own museum dedicated to the works of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. The stay has boosted my motivation to continue learning French and I hope to return for another stay with Veronique in the future.

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Ellen Toronto, Canada

Jan 30, 2026

Stay of 1 week

Véronique is extremely kind, she was an amazing and generous host! It was lovely spending time with her, talking about everything--life, family, cooking, cats :) We went to art galleries, saw a movie, and did some touristic activities in Toulouse. I had an excellent time speaking French with her, she helped me find words and use the correct grammar when I had problems, and she gave me workbook resources that I could use in my free time to improve my grammar and spelling while I was there. It was an excellent experience, merci beaucoup Véronique!

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Saki Settat,

Nov 8, 2025

Stay of 1 week

I stayed with her for about ten days to immerse myself in daily life and learn French. I am very grateful to her. Thanks to her, I now have a home in Toulouse. First, the prior changes reassured me. A major demonstration had been announced throughout France, but I was unaware of it. She informed me and proposed to change my departure date. As I planned to go to another city, I was able to avoid the demonstration! Next, the days composed of a class in the morning and a walk around the city in the afternoon were perfect. I was able to enjoy our exchanges even though I was still making many mistakes in French, as she has extensive experience in teaching French. I had a lot of fun discovering Toulouse thanks to her explanations. Having the chance to see a film in a traditional cinema was also wonderful. She also took me to see some educational institutions in France that interested me, as I was thinking about my future path. Finally, I had planned a little excursion in the Pyrenees in advance, and her organization was excellent. I am very grateful to her for her driving and support. In summary, before and during my stay, she listened to all my requests and responded to them attentively. She is warm, full of humor, very organized, and always foresighted. That’s why I had a stay at her place with total comfort and without any stress. I hope my experience will help you plan a pleasant stay in France.

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Iranzu Madrid, Spain

Jun 22, 2025

Stay of 2 weeks

The house is very cozy and comfortable. Veronique is charming, she looked for activities suitable for the girl's age, making the stay very entertaining and pleasant.

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