Testimonials

French Immersion Homestay near Paris (Saint-Rémy-de-Chevreuse)

We had a wonderful French immersion stay with Georgiana in Saint-Rémy-de-Chevreuse, just outside Paris. If you are looking for a culturally rich experience beyond simply visiting Paris, I highly recommend this homestay.

Authentic French Cultural Experience in the Countryside

From the moment we arrived, we felt warmly welcomed by Georgiana and her family. Highlights of our stay included sharing a traditional Easter dinner, visiting a local farm, and enjoying a beautiful bike ride to Versailles—all while experiencing authentic French daily life.

Personalized French Lessons for All Levels

The personalized French lessons were excellent. Gus gained real confidence speaking French, and Everett had the perfect head start for his upcoming French classes.

Comfortable Accommodation & French Gastronomy

The accommodation was very comfortable, and the homemade baked goods and cheeses were absolutely delicious.

A Truly Memorable French Language Immersion

This immersive French language and cultural experience in the French countryside was truly unforgettable. Above all, we are deeply grateful for Georgiana’s kindness and hospitality.

French immersion experience near Paris – authentic homestay in France

A First French Immersion in France
This was my first time that I have done a French immersion course in France with a French teacher. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend this learning experience.

A True French Homestay Experience
Georgiana and her family made the French language experience very authentic and you felt like apart of her family. The children were also so helpful and we only spoke French during all the meals and excursions.

Learning French Through Daily Life
The best way to learn a language is to live it and with Georgiana and her family, you have the chance to live life the way the French live their daily lives.

Between Paris and the Countryside
Her home was very welcoming and the small town of St Remy les Chevreuse is very quaint and full of interesting historical sites to see. You are only 40 minutes outside of Paris, so you can have the best of both worlds: access to the city as well as the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Séjour linguistique en France – progrès rapides en immersion totale

Une immersion en français sur deux semaines
J’ai passé deux semaines avec Georgiana et sa famille à St Remy les Chevreuse. C’était mon deuxième séjour en immersion avec eux, et c’était encore une fois un grand plaisir.

Un programme personnalisé et efficace
Georgiana a été en mesure de créer un programme fort qui abordait les points de grammaire que je trouvais difficiles.

Immersion culturelle et vie quotidienne française
Les excursions qu’elle a organisées ainsi que les moments avec la famille étaient un régal.

Des progrès visibles en français
À la fin des deux semaines, c’était clair que j’avais fait beaucoup de progrès avec mon français. Cela m’a beaucoup encouragé.

Une expérience vivement recommandée
Comme l’année dernière, je peux recommander un séjour en immersion avec Georgiana avec enthousiasme!

Immersion française en famille – progresser rapidement à l’oral

Une expérience immersive et conviviale
C’était une expérience très agréable. Georgiana et sa famille sont très gentils.

Gagner en confiance en français
L’immersion m’a donné plus de confiance pour parler français.

Une immersion à recommander
Je recommande cette immersion !

French Immersion in France: A Warm and Authentic Family Experience

I would like to sincerely thank you for your patience, your kindness, and for welcoming us into your home. This was much more than a language stay—it was a true French immersion experience. I’ve told my family and friends how comfortable you made us feel, how warm and welcoming your whole family was, and how much we enjoyed spending time with your children.

Learning French in Real-Life Situations with Confidence

Thanks to your encouragement, I felt confident speaking French in real-life situations in Paris—with taxi drivers, waiters, and shop assistants. Even though I sometimes used a bit of “franglais,” people were kind and supportive. Only one person switched immediately to English! I even had a funny moment near Notre Dame when a young man told me, “I’m sorry, I don’t speak French!”

A Unique French Immersion Stay with Health Benefits

I also want to share something quite remarkable. I have suffered from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) for many years, and during my stay with you and thanks to your natural meals, my symptoms improved significantly. My digestion felt calmer and the pain was minimal. This experience inspired me to continue making healthier choices, such as reducing processed sugar and salt, and exploring plant-based alternatives—although giving up French cheese may be my biggest challenge!

More Than a Language Course: Personal Growth and Well-Being

This French immersion program helped me in so many ways. Not only did I improve my French, but I also gained confidence as a naturally introverted person. I now feel more at ease communicating and more positive about my health and lifestyle.

Why I Recommend This French Immersion Experience in France

If you are looking for a meaningful way to learn French in France, I highly recommend this type of immersion with a teacher. It is personal, authentic, and truly life-changing.

Five-star French immersion program in France – language, culture and lifestyle

A Complete French Immersion Program
Georgiana provides a five star French immersion experience from “in class” teaching to excursions such as trips to a farm and historic sites to sharing her delicious meals with her delightful family.

Comfortable Accommodation and Warm Atmosphere
The apartment is homey, comfortable and well appointed.

Practicing French in Real-Life Situations
Walking and conversing with the residents in St. Remy was a delight.

A Memorable Stay in France
I hope to return!!!!! Merci Mille Fois, Georgiana. Nancy Stevens, Guelph, Ontario, Canada.

Personalized French lessons in France – immersive stay in a welcoming home

A Warm and Welcoming French Family
A lovely, friendly and welcoming family.

Comfortable Homestay Accommodation
The apartment is very well equipped with plenty of space, a comfortable bed and nice shower.

Tailored French Language Teaching
Georgiana is a good teacher and tailors her work to focus on what you need to improve on.

Discovering the Local Area
She also can explain and show you some of the local area. There are some nice woodland walks nearby, including one that starts from the disused railway line, just over the road from the train station.

A Truly Exceptional Immersive French Experience with Georgiana and Her Family

My Background and Motivation

Hello everyone! Yes — I would give Georgiana and her family 5 stars without hesitation!
Originally from eastern Canada, I studied French in high school — but that was over 60 years ago. Since retiring, one of my strongest interests has been the French language. Although I’ve been living in Australia and New Zealand for more than 45 years, there is a growing interest in French language and culture here, and I am among those passionate learners. I’m not completely fluent, but I truly love the learning journey.

A Deepening Passion for French Culture

For the past three years, I’ve been returning to France — especially Paris — simply for the joy, beauty, and deepening fascination with all things French. I’ve had immersive experiences in other countries, and even in France, but never within a family before.
Immersion can be challenging, but it is also deeply rewarding and essential for integrating into a culture and truly mastering a language.

Discovering Georgiana’s Immersion Program

I discovered Georgiana’s immersive family experience online. It was described as unique, welcoming, intensive, yet homely, and that immediately caught my attention.
From the very first message, Georgiana’s communication was warm, clear, and consistent with what I later experienced. Any questions I had over the following months were answered promptly, succinctly, and with genuine care.

Living Language in a Family Setting

One of my wishes was to live with a family that included both adults and children — as a grandmother myself, I know that children’s language tends to be simpler, more direct, and offers a fresh perspective. This adds another dimension to language learning.
The opportunity to share in the daily life of a French family, entirely in French, was a uniquely powerful and enriching gift.

Meet Georgiana and Her Wonderful Family

Georgiana, alongside her friendly partner Michael, is the mother of Amelia and Roban (and two older stepchildren, who even came home from university to meet me — a true family affair!).
She speaks several languages, is a trained herbalist and naturopath, and studied language teaching at the Sorbonne.

Structured Lessons and Personalized Learning

Our mornings were dedicated to structured lessons, tailored to my level and interests. A short placement test at the beginning helped Georgiana identify key areas of focus. I also had about 45 minutes to one hour of homework each evening, which greatly reinforced what I was learning.

Afternoon Cultural Experiences

Each afternoon, we embarked on cultural outings chosen from an extensive list provided online. These included visits to a fresh local market, a guided tour of the Château de Breteuil, a relaxing facial massage from Georgiana, a scenic riverside walk across charming bridges, and a trip to an organic farm — reflecting the family’s commitment to organic living.
Each activity offered new vocabulary, cultural insights, and authentic language use in real-life contexts.

Final Thoughts – A Life-Changing Experience

There’s so much more I could write, but I hope this gives you a sense of the depth and richness of the experience. I am profoundly glad I took this step.
This immersive stay opens the door to deeper language skills and cultural understanding in the most welcoming way — living daily life with a French family who enjoys having you there just as much as you enjoy being with them.

Incredible Progress in French After Just One Week with Georgiana

When I arrived at Georgiana’s, I had very limited ability to speak French, despite attending weekly classes at Alliance Française. I could read and write simple sentences in the present and past tenses, but I had no confidence speaking, and my listening comprehension was very weak.

A Remarkable Transformation in Speaking and Understanding French

After just six formal lessons and daily immersion in French, I was able to hold a full conversation over dinner on my last evening. The progress I made in such a short time was nothing short of amazing.

A Patient and Supportive French Teacher

Georgiana is a wonderful teacher—kind, patient, and attentive. Throughout both the structured lessons and informal conversations, she gently corrected my pronunciation, helping me gain clarity and confidence.

Welcoming Environment and Beautiful Accommodation

Her family made me feel completely at home. The self-contained accommodation was peaceful, private, and very comfortable, with a lovely view over the garden—an ideal setting for learning and relaxing.

A Wonderful French Immersion Experience

I recently spent a five-day French immersion week at the home of Georgiana Maes Onesim. It was a wonderful experience, and I significantly improved my French language skills in just a short time.

Personalized French Lessons Adapted to My Needs

Georgiana quickly adjusted her teaching style to my specific needs, as I was not a typical French learner. Her ability to customize lessons made a real difference in my progress.

A Warm and Welcoming Family Atmosphere

Beyond the lessons, her family was a joy to spend time with, making the experience even more immersive. The friendly and engaging environment helped me practice French naturally.

Excellent Home-Cooked French Cuisine

One of the highlights of my stay was Georgiana’s amazing cooking. Every meal was a delicious and authentic French culinary experience, adding to the cultural immersion.

Convenient Location Near Paris and Versailles

Her home is easily accessible from Paris by train in less than an hour and is also very close to Versailles. This makes it a perfect location for those who want to combine language learning with sightseeing.

Why Choose This French Immersion Program?

If you are looking to improve your French skills in a supportive, immersive environment, I highly recommend Georgiana Maes Onesim’s program. With personalized teaching, a welcoming family, and a convenient location, it is a fantastic choice for learning French in France.

Excellent Linguistic and Human Experience

An Engaging Learning Week

I have been very satisfied with my linguistic week. The teaching was very interesting and took place in a very pleasant ambiance. I really enjoyed walking in the town with my teacher while talking and visiting new places.

Comfortable Stay in a Beautiful Location

The apartment in which I stayed was also very nice, calm, and comfortable. I hadn’t visited this area of France yet. Nature is all around, and it was so easy to get to Paris from the apartment!

A Well-Rounded Experience

I really recommend this course because it is very complet : culturally, socially, and linguistically.

A Fun and Memorable Moment

While sharing dinner with my teacher’s family, the children taught me some funny expressions, which made for a delightful and entertaining experience.

An Exceptional French Immersion Experience with Georgiana

A Dedicated and Adaptable Teacher

Georgiana is an excellent teacher who tailors her lessons to the language study needs of her students. She is professional and very patient.

Personalized Learning Experience

I spent an enjoyable and productive week with her in her lovely home. My focus was on verb tenses, and we worked on those while placing them in the context of subjects I am interested in, such as art and film.

Comfortable and Private Accommodations

The accommodations are very comfortable, quiet, and private, with a separate entrance.

Delicious and Healthy Meals

I had lunch and dinner with Georgiana each day, joined from time to time by her charming husband and delightful twins. The meals were delicious, and I appreciated the focus on fresh, local, and organic (bio) ingredients.

Cultural Excursions and Language Practice

Our excursions to châteaux and museums in the beautiful Chevreuse Valley region were interesting and fun, and our continuing conversations helped me feel more and more confident in my ability to speak French.

A Delightful Cultural Discovery

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?
I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Maison-Musée Raymond Devos. I had never heard of this comedian, musician, humorist, poet, and social commentator, who is beloved in France.

Pros:

Quiet, separate living quarters
Curriculum focused on addressing weaknesses in my language skills
45 minutes from Paris via RER

Une expérience riche et immersive

J’ai eu la plus riche expérience chez Georgiana pour ma French Immersion Homestay.

Appréhensions et soutien pédagogique

Au début j’étais un peu inquiète parce que le niveau de mon Français est vraiment basique et du fait que je n’y passais que six jours pour cette expérience. Mais Georgiana est une enseignante très expérimentée et patiente et elle a planifié les cours en fonction de mes capacités et de mon objectif d’améliorer mes compétences orales. Ses méthodes sont rigoureuses et créatives, ce qui rend les cours intéressants et dynamiques.

Une famille investie et des échanges enrichissants

De plus, toute la famille était vraiment intéressée à m’aider à améliorer mon français et nous avons eu d’excellentes conversations pendant les repas et activités que nous avons eu ensemble.

Une cuisine délicieuse et soignée

Et en parlant de ça, la nourriture chez Georgiana est sensationnelle, toujours préparée avec des produits frais et avec un soin et une attention qui se ressentent dans le goût !

Un logement confortable et accueillant

Le logement est superbe : un studio privé et spacieux avec cuisine et salle de bain séparés de la chambre et accès à un beau jardin.

Une envie de revenir pour progresser encore

Je suis rentrée chez moi inspirée pour continuer à améliorer mon français et faire une autre immersion (plus longue !) avec Georgiana et sa belle famille dans un avenir proche.

A Warm Family Welcome

I spent a lovely week with Georgiana and her beautiful family. I even had the chance to spend time with her brother and his family, which was a real joy.

A Passionate Teacher

Georgiana is a dedicated teacher who constantly challenged me with French, pushing me to improve every day. Even her children contributed to my French immersion, making the experience feel more natural and engaging.

Cultural Exchange

We shared so much about our respective countries’ everyday lives. It was a true cultural exchange, enriching on both sides.

A Garden Full of Wonders

Georgiana’s garden is filled with vibrant flowers and useful herbs, and she eagerly shared her knowledge about them with me.

Divine Home Cooking

Her cooking is absolutely divine. I not only learned French but also discovered the art of delicious, home-cooked meals.

Exploring Saint Remy

Saint Remy is a charming small town, perfect for solo walks, and I found it easy to navigate.

Highly Recommended

I highly recommend this experience. Thank you, Georgiana!

Immersive French Experience in April 2024

I spent two weeks doing a French immersion program with Georgiana in April 2024. I had just retired to France and the two weeks of classwork, conversation, meals, and activities in French were the perfect introduction to ‘jumpstart’ my French language education.

Ideal Living Situation

The living situation was ideal. The apartment has a private entrance, a fully equipped kitchen, bath, and a spacious bedroom. It was an easy walk to a nearby park (that has a lake and outdoor body weight exercise equipment), the railway station, and the various shops in the town.

Full Board Option

I chose the option to have full board and was provided the basics to make breakfast myself. I had lunch with Georgiana and sometimes her husband, and dinner with the entire family. I really enjoyed the healthy food and having to understand and speak French outside of the morning class sessions.

Effective Morning Classes

The 3 hours of class each morning went by very fast and were full of the knowledge I needed to build the foundation for understanding and speaking French. Georgiana understood my poor French, corrected me in an easy-going way, and helped build my confidence to make myself understood. Also, she spoke in a way that allowed me to understand her even though French was new to me. During meals, both she and her husband conversed and corrected me and best of all, along with their children, made me feel very comfortable and part of the family.

Active Afternoon Activities

Outside of the class, I prefer ‘active’ activities and Georgiana and I biked places, hiked places, and played ping-pong outdoors – all additional opportunities to converse and improve.

Highly Recommended Immersion Program.

I cannot imagine a better immersion program than Georgiana’s.

Présentation

Je suis Viktor, un étudiant flamand de 19 ans. J’ai vécu avec Georgiana et sa famille pendant un mois pour apprendre le français en vue d’un examen important.

Vie Quotidienne et Activités

Pendant la semaine, nous avions des cours où elle m’aidait toujours très bien. En plus des cours, nous faisions aussi des activités comme de la pâtisserie, des jeux et du sport. Ces moments partagés m’ont permis d’améliorer mon français tout en m’amusant.

Apprentissage et Préparation à l’Examen

J’ai beaucoup appris pendant ce mois et j’ai gardé de bons souvenirs avec eux. Nous avons passé les trois premières semaines à apprendre les bases du français et la dernière semaine à préparer l’examen. Grâce à leur aide, j’ai réussi !

Gratitude et Recommandation

Ce succès n’aurait pas été possible sans eux. Je leur suis très reconnaissant et c’est une expérience que je n’oublierai jamais. Je recommande vraiment aux gens de leur rendre visite s’ils veulent apprendre le français !

Salutations. Viktor M.

A Memorable Stay in St Remy les Chevreuse

I spent a lovely 2 weeks at St Remy les Chevreuse with Georgiana and her family in January 2024.

Convenient Location and Excellent Connections

A lovely location just south of Versailles at the end of the RER so excellent connections to Paris, CDG airport, and Gare du Nord.

Quality Grammar Lessons with Georgiana

Excellent grammar lessons in the morning with Georgiana, former Sorbonne and speaks 4 languages, and activities in the afternoon.

Anticipation for Future Visits

Can’t wait to go again.

Robert Nicholls

An Enriching Immersion Experience

I am pleased to write a review about my immersion experience with Georgiana’s family in August 2023. I had a wonderful stay!

Continuing French Studies with Delight

I am a beginner of French (A1/A2 I started with the Alliance Française 2 years ago) and I was delighted to continue my studies with Georgiana. Plus, we had wonderful adventures at the farmers market and on a farm.

Exploring Rural Life near Paris

Her house is in a rural area on the outskirts of Paris, where she lives with her husband and her two twins. I had a great time visiting them and practicing my French. It was advanced because they only speak to me in French, but this was wonderful because I was able to improve!

Healthy Culinary Delights

Plus, Georgiana cooks very healthy food. I was able to restart a great diet with her when I stayed. She limits sugar, salt, and alcohol in her cooking and this was an extremely healthy experience for me (coming from the United States).

Homestay Recommendation

I highly recommend her homestay! I am almost 40 years old and this was a wonderful experience for me. Of note, if you have a more restrictive diet or prefer foods with more salt and sugar, this homestay may be more difficult at first for someone who might be older and more established in their dietary habits (no daily croissants or wine!), but really great for your overall health.

Comfortable Accommodations

My private bedroom/kitchen/bathroom was new and very clean. I can’t recommend them enough and hope to return for a second stay next summer! Thanks to Georgiana for her kindness and wonderful instruction.

Homestay Experience with Georgiana and Her Family

Georgiana and her family did everything they could to make our 15-year-old son’s 1-week homestay a special experience.

High-Quality Language Teaching

The quality of language teaching was high, with a personalized and productive approach that even included some homework.

Educational Immersive Experience

The immersive experience around the great meals was educational, as was the experience of being able to participate in family life (for example, reading to the family’s lovely children at bedtime).

Cultural Outings and Social Gatherings

Georgiana organized interesting cultural outings and memorable social gatherings with family members to provide fun interactions with children of similar ages.

Communication and Updates

She kept us informed of how the week was going with emails, photos, and videos.

Recommendation

We highly recommend a stay with Georgiana and believe we definitely made the right decision in enrolling our son in her program.

Experience French Culture Like Never Before

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Yvelines region with our French homestay experience. Practice your French daily while enjoying the serene countryside, rich history, and authentic culture of this enchanting area. Perfect for learners seeking a personalized, immersive approach to language and culture.