Bordeaux Immersion Course

Information Session — Thursday, February 26 at 7:30 pm

Offered by the Alliance Française of Richmond in collaboration with the Alliance Française de Bordeaux

If you missed our first Information Session, we are offering it again. Please join us!

Experience ten unforgettable days of language, culture, and discovery in one of France’s most celebrated regions. Our 2026 French Language Immersion Course brings together high‑quality instruction, authentic cultural experiences, and the charm of Bordeaux’s historic streets and world‑renowned vineyards.

Immersion Program Course Dates: October 2 –10, 2026

Join us for an online information session where we’ll introduce the program, outline the itinerary, and answer your questions.

If you’re unable to attend, the session will be recorded. You’ll be able to listen to the replay at your convenience, and you can always reach us at RichmondAFCR@gmail.com with questions or comments.

Full details of the program can be found at the Registration site, which opens on March 1, 2026. The Registration site can be found here or on the Alliance Française of Richmond website.

What the Program Includes

Flexible Accommodations

Choose the experience that suits you best:

Home‑stay with a local family. This option includes both breakfast and dinner with your host family. The option typically allows the student to progress further and is the preferred option. If this option is not for you, we also offer the following Studio Apartment option.
Studio Apartments in central Bordeaux at Hotel Adagio Gambetta. This option provides you with a kitchenette if you prefer to cook for yourself or enjoy the numerous dining options throughout Bordeaux.

Morning Language Classes

Daily French morning lessons led by instructors from the Alliance Française de Bordeaux, designed to help you make meaningful progress in your speaking, listening, and comprehension.

Afternoon Cultural Activities

A curated selection of group excursions and cultural experiences, such as:

Guided city walks
Museum visits
Regional excursions
Culinary and cultural discoveries

Why Join Us?

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your French, immerse yourself in French culture, or simply enjoy a beautifully organized language immersion experience abroad, this program offers a unique opportunity to learn, explore, and connect.

This program is ideal for anyone who has already started learning French and wants to build confidence through real‑world practice. Students from experienced A1 students through advanced levels are warmly welcomed.

We look forward to sharing more with you at the information session and hope you’ll join us for this exceptional journey in 2026.

Here is the Zoom link for the meeting on February 26 at 7:30 pm ET.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/99319987667?pwd=PIDVatsoCo4k8A1q5Yhcs7bkvWlj3I.1

Meeting ID: 993 1998 7667

Passcode: 778697

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Bordeaux Immersion Course Information Session #2 - Alliance Française of Richmond