Learn french in France with Françoise

We would be very happy to welcome a young person into our home as a family member during the school holidays and to introduce them to the daily life of a French family.

We are a family of four living in a large house near Albi, in southwest France, in a calm environment close to nature.

In our family, there is my husband, an environmental engineer in Albi, myself, a primary school teacher, and our two teenagers: Gabriel, 16 years old, and Lise, 14 years old.

We really enjoy cultural exchanges and believe that it is a very enriching experience for young people. Welcoming a teenager into our home will allow our children to meet someone from another country, share activities, and practice languages in a natural and friendly atmosphere.

As a teacher, I am completely available during the school holidays to support the young person during their stay. I can organize different activities, but also suggest moments to practice French and improve oral and written skills if the teenager wishes.

Gabriel is very sporty. He cycles, swims, and climbs, and he exercises almost every day in a gym that we have set up on the ground floor of the house. This gym is, of course, accessible to our guests.

Lise enjoys creative activities and cooking a lot. She loves to draw, do creative crafts, and prepare pastries. For example, she enjoys making pancakes, pizzas, or testing new recipes that we then share together.

Both of our children also love to read, hike in nature, and participate in cultural outings, such as visiting museums. We also appreciate outdoor sports activities: cycling, hiking, or kayaking.

We really enjoy spending time together as a family, especially around board games. We regularly play board or card games like Dixit, Esquissé, Skyjo, or TTMC, which are always very fun and friendly moments.

The region offers many opportunities for discovery: for example, we can visit Toulouse, Rodez, or Castres, explore the landscapes around Albi, or enjoy sports and cultural activities.

During the summer, we also enjoy the garden and the pool a lot, which are perfect places to relax, chat, and share good times.

We would be delighted to welcome a young person eager to discover French culture, practice French, and share with us a friendly experience, rich in exchanges and discoveries.

In our home, the goal is for our guest to truly feel at home and have a pleasant holiday while discovering French culture.