French immersion school · Sancerre, Loire Valley
Learn French in the heart of wine country
Small classes and one-to-one lessons for adults, families and children, in a 16th-century château, two hours south of Paris.
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The village, the château, the classes and the people who come back.
Our belief
Learning a language in the real world is as valuable as learning it in a classroom. In Sancerre, the village becomes an extension of your classroom.
More than a language school
Enjoy a language holiday in
French wine country
The family atmosphere at Coeur de France French language school is professional, yet relaxed, friendly and FUN! We’re located in the famous Loire Valley winemaking town of Sancerre (pop. 1300).
When not in French class, there is much to do in our area. Wine tasting, swimming, horseback riding, kayaking/canoeing on the Loire River, hiking, golfing, tennis — it’s all here!
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Our programs
French immersion
Language school in France
Coeur de France Ecole de Langues is a French immersion language school providing French instruction in France.
Coeur de France specializes in programs for families, couples and adults. Our French language immersion programs are taught at all levels at all ages, in groups or private individual classes. Courses available from 1 week or as many as 8 weeks.
Programs for
Adults
French courses for adult at our french immersion school in sancerre, France. Enjoy a language holiday in French Wine country
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Programs for
Families
French courses for families at our french immersion school in sancerre, France. Enjoy a language holiday in French Wine country
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Programs for
Children
French courses for Children at our french immersion school in sancerre, France. Enjoy a language holiday in French Wine country
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Our method
Experience is
the best teacher
We are the best at providing it.
We believe that learning a language in the real world is as valuable as learning in a classroom environment – one complements the other.
Each day of your program combines classroom time with real world immersion in the village.
This combination of classroom instruction and immediate application in the real-world provides constant feedback reinforcing the concepts you learn in class. The village becomes an extension of your classroom!
In class
Lessons in small groups or one to one, with teachers who adapt to your level and pace.
In the village
You use what you learned the same day: at the café, the bakery, the market, the wine cellar.
Back in class
Constant feedback reinforces each concept you learn in class.
Our school building
Learn French in Sancerre
An historic 11th century French village!
The 16th century La Thaumassière château in Sancerre is home to Coeur de France Ecole de Langues. Classrooms occupy the ground floor and deluxe apartments for student rental are located on the upper floors. Click here to read about its fascinating history.
Coeur de France French school is located in the vineyards of Sancerre, in the Loire Valley’s wine country, only 2 hours south of Paris. The winding medieval streets and charming homes of our hilltop town have a fairy tale quality — and in the heart of it all sits the 16th century La Thaumassière château, home of Coeur de France Ecole de Langues.
Easily accessible by car or train, we are geographically in the center of France surrounded by vineyards, cathedrals and châteaux.
Dates & fees
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- Courses from 1 to 8 weeks
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Where to stay
Accommodation
Stay in the school's 16th century chateau, or within a short walk.
On site in the school château
Within a short walk
- Martinat1 bedroom apartment
- Monet1 bedroom apartment
- Balzac1 bedroom apartment
- La Demoiselle1 bedroom apartment
- Le Jardin1 bedroom apartment
- Belle Vue2 bedroom apartment
- La fleur2 bedroom apartment
- Nautilus2 bedroom house
- Saint Père4 bedroom house
Things to do
When class is over, Sancerre begins
Vineyards, the Loire river, markets and festivals: there is always something to do, and someone to talk to in French.
What our students say
Clear, engaging, fun, very good at setting just the right level and the right pace; the whole family made amazing progress and enjoyed every day.
We were taught professionally and our French improved a lot within the short time frame. Sancerre is a beautiful town steeped in history with a very welcoming citizenry.
Sancerre and the school is more than I expected! Anyone thinking about coming… book now! You won't be disappointed.
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Getting here
At the centre of France
Easily accessible by car or train, Sancerre is surrounded by vineyards, cathedrals and châteaux.
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