Immersion Trip to Marchiennes & Northern France

The Alliance Française de Seattle partners with the Domaine des Florines and Alliance Française de Portland to offer our community cultural and gastronomic trips to France with language immersion. Host Florence Bangue-Tandet, a French native from Lille, is a FLE instructor holding a Master’s in Teaching English/French as a Second Language from Seattle Pacific University.

In 2026, the Alliance Française de Seattle, the Alliance Française de Portland and the Domaine des Florines propose seasonal one-week immersion programs in Marchiennes (northern France) which include daily cultural and historical trips and excursions, culinary experiences, and French classes to fully immerse guests in a French environment. 

Recommended level: A2+ and higher

Info Session: Saturday, January 10 

Join our upcoming Info Session to meet your hosts and ask questions about the trips!

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Next Immersion Trips in 2026

 2026 Trips:

May 14-22, 2026
July 6-14, 2026
September 14-22, 2026

Hosts & French Instructor

Florence & Michael Bangue-Tandet are French natives and long time Washington state residents. Florence is a FLE instructor holding a Master’s in Teaching English/French as a Second Language. She will be teaching daily French lessons to the group.

The B&B and Location

Located in Marchiennes, at the center of the regional natural park of Scarpe-Escault, the B&B has 9 renovated queen bedrooms & private suites, 3 studios, and a classroom. Nearby sights include Lille, Arras, Louvre-Lens, Roubaix, and more!

Culinary Immersion

Discover the specialties of the region through local and seasonal foods, with a perfect mix of homemade meals, gastronomic restaurants, and typical cafés and brasseries. At the B&B, enjoy a "cuisine bistronomique" with world and european inspiration, using fresh local producets. 

PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Daily trips and excursions to local towns, cities and UNESCO heritage sites
  • A home away from home in an authentic family-owned Bed & Breakfast
  • Daily homemade dinners prepared by a Chef with local speciality products
  • Lunches at various typical regional restaurants and brasseries
  • Visits of museums and historical sites
  • Local wine, beer and aperitif tastings
  • Daily French classes linked to the cultural program to immerse you in this French environment
  • An opportunity to meet locals and their way of life, as well as like-minded travelers
  • Recommended level: A2+ and higher.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • All local transfers, starting at your arrival in Lille
  • All meals
  • Accommodations
  • Visits and excursions
  • Restaurants (excluding alcohol)
  • Tastings
  • French classes
  • Daily activities.




Rooms & Rates

Included in the rates: all meals, accommodations, visits, restaurants, tastings, classes, and daily activities.
Not included in the rate:
alcohol in restaurants, airfare, and train to/from Lille.
Number of participants:
3 to 6


Gîte Toulouse

Appartement de Luxe Single: 3,950€ 
Double: 5,925€ 
Chambre Preference Single: 3,300€
Double: 4,950€
Suite de Luxe Single: 3,680€
Double: 5,520€

Gîte Bellevue

Chambre de Charme Single: 3,595€
Double: 5,392€ 
Appartement de Charme Single: 4,110€
Double: 6,164€
Suite de Charme Single: 3,857€
Double: 5,786€

Inquiry & Deposit Request

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Only 6 spots available on each trip!

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