French Immersion in Melbourne in February 2025

Join us for our first ever immersion in Melbourne!

We're taking you on a unique French 4-day immersion in the heart of Melbourne, at the 5 star hotel Le Meridien. Immerse yourself in French with students of similar level and teachers from French à la Carte.

The programme includes a mix of small group lessons, activities offered by native-French professionals and meals in delicious French restaurants, all in French. It’s the perfect opportunity to practice your French “for real”, with friends, while having fun at the same time!

We have partnered with Coco and Anissa from Madame Voyage (more info on their Facebook & Instagram pages) to tailor a unique French immersion in the heart of Melbourne.

Madame Voyage specializes in boutique tours & retreats which are meticulously crafted to provide immersive experiences that delve into the essence of French culture, cuisine, language, and adventure.

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Dates

Accommodation

Hotel Le Méridien
20 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Le Méridien Melbourne was designed to help you slow down, connect and savour the good life. With its prime location, our Bourke St, Melbourne hotel is ideally located to experience the richness of Melbourne's art, history and culture.

Standing proud behind its iconic art deco façade, the 12-storey property features mid-century inspired interiors and subtle nuances to its halcyon heritage. A few steps from Parliament Square, this five-star hotel in Melbourne features 235 chic guestrooms, a ground floor café and bar, a restaurant, and a showstopping pool deck with expansive views overlooking Parliament, Fitzroy Gardens, and the city skyline. Known for its immersive art and culinary programme, Le Méridien Melbourne is a social meeting point for the creative-minded traveller.

Each participant will have their private room with ensuite bathroom.

Note: If the number of participants is lower than 16 participants, we reserve the right to change hotel. We will let all participants know in advance if that is the case.

Programme

This program is indicative and may change slightly.

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Classes, Levels & Activities

Groups & Levels

Each class will be taught by one or two FALC teacher(s) -- depending on group size -- on a variety of activities and topics, typically related to the activity planned on the same day. The main goal is to improve comprehension and conversational French, to immerse yourself in the language and « force » yourself to use as much French as possible throughout the day. All in a pleasant atmosphere, of course!


The minimum level required to attend this immersion is Intermediate, i.e. B1.1 and above.
Participants are expected to speak French at all times throughout the immersion. English is not allowed!

If you are not sure of your level, please contact us at info@frenchalacarte.com.au.

French Classes

Each day French à la Carte teachers teach a French lesson tailored to the participants level, focusing on improving conversational French and fluency in speaking and comprehension. Each lesson may include some grammar, aural comprehension, writing and of course speaking. Participants are split into small groups to work in collaborative tasks together. Topics can vary, but are always connected to an aspect of French culture.

Notre Dame Exhibition

This new immersive exhibition relives the spectacular history of the Notre-Dame de Paris in an augmented takeover of the Long Room at Immigration Museum.

Five years ago, a devastating fire ravaged the world’s most famous and beloved cathedral, Notre-Dame de Paris (Our Lady of Paris). This Augmented Exhibition is a 3D, 360-degree journey through the cathedral's immense history and ongoing restoration.   

Opening on 5 December 2024 – just days before the restored cathedral reopens in Paris on 8 December for the first time since the 2019 fire – this spectacular exhibition will grant singular access to Notre-Dame for visitors on the other side of the world, right here in Melbourne.   

Explore the cathedral‘s history, from its earliest origins in the 12th century to its illustrious 850-year history, and the painstaking restoration following the devastating fire.    

Meals

All dinners take place in French restaurants

Melbourne is famous for its amazing food, and French cuisine is no exception to this. From crêpes to gastro restaurants, you'll have the opportunity to taste the best French food in the city!
More details to come soon...

Lunches your style

Because Melbourne has so many amazing food options to offer and our hotel in absolutely central in the CBD, lunches are not included in the immersion. You'll be free to wander in the city for lunch and/or a bit of exploring or shopping between your morning classes and afternoon activities.

Price

Deposit to secure your booking: $500
Bookings are on a first come first serve basis. We will reserve your spot once we receive payment of the deposit.

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Excluding

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More info

Email us at info@frenchalacarte.com.au or call us at 0400 141 370 for further details about this immersion.

Cancellation Policy

Full payment is required by December 10th.