Why book through us?
  • No extra costs
  • Bonuses available only to our clients
  • Personalised advice and assistance
  • Personally vetted accommodation
  • Free driving in France guide
  • We love France and hope you will too !!

les-fleurons-amboise-from-royal-chateau-2Les Fleurons  is a delightful 17th century townhouse in the centre of the historic part of Amboise in the heart of the Loire region. It’s located with the Loire river on one side and the Royal Château just across the narrow street. There are views from all the rooms, either across the river or to the Château ramparts. Les Fleurons is ideally situated within just a few moments stroll to excellent restaurants, shops and the market. Both the Royal Château and Leonardo da Vinci’s small château – Clos Lucé – are also an easy walk.  Amboise offers the perfect base for visiting the châteaux of the Loire (e.g. Chenonceau, Chambord) and local vineyards. The town is only just over 2 hours drive from Paris, and fast trains take you  to nearby Tours.

Testimonials - French Lessons
French Collection
I have been going to French classes with Gay for about 5 months now, and I have thoroughly enjoyed every lesson.  I started going as I am visiting France soon for the first time, and wanted to revive my high school knowledge.  I am feeling much more confident, thanks to Gay, and am looking forward to my trip.  The group I am learning with are delightful, and I have not known an lesson to be without much laughter.  I thoroughly recommend Gay to anyone who wants to become even more enthusiastic about France and French than they already are. 
Testimonials - Accommodation
French Collection
Chez Camille: The warm reception, service and personal care at Chez Camille made it feel as though you were staying in someone's home so their hotel name suits. The food was seasonal, tasty and wholesome and served in the softly sunlit atmospheric covered courtyard. Our room was spacious and lovely... a  traditional style with warm antique furniture.

Accommodation/Barges in France & French Classes

The French Collection is your entrée to Accommodation and Barging in France plus French Classes.

French Classes & Lessons

We provide French Classes on the Central Coast, NSW.  In addition, we lead and  can facilitate French immersion classes in Paris.  In NSW, classes are led by Gay Bird – an experienced teacher who is fluent in French and loves everything to do with France and the French. The many testimonials from her students demonstrate just how well her French lessons are received.   These French Classes operate for absolute beginners, for those wishing to brush-up on their French and for those wishing to have basic French in place prior to travelling to France.  As well, Gay teaches French for HSC students and she takes advanced French for those who are studying at university levels. For more information, please contact us.

Accommodation in France

We spend time every year in France, adding new accommodation options across France, and checking that our existing accommodation partners in France are maintaining their standards. Thus, our Accommodation in France partners have been personally vetted by us for quality and service. The accommodation caters for most budgets and includes B&B’s, châteaux and hotels. We particularly focus on accommodation in Provence, Dordogne, Burgundy, Loire, Pyrénées and the World War 1 region of Picardie/Somme.

Tips and Tricks for Enjoying France

We also offer insights into how to best enjoy your French travel experience and avoid the pitfalls that others have made.  These cover driving in France, understanding French wines, money matters, mobiles, advice on restaurants, weather and many other aspects.

Please enjoy our site and  we’d be delighted to have any feedback you might offer. Regards Gay & Chris Bird

Like us on Facebook!
What’s new:

French Classes

French classes are provided over 3 to 4 terms each year typically starting in February and completing in November. Terms vary between 6 to 8 weeks in duration and newcomers can start in any term.  Classes for Beginners, Intermediate and Continuers are held at Killcare on the Central Coast.   Please contact us as soon as possible to reserve your place for future classes. Classes are no longer held in Sydney. 

ANZAC Day – Villers Bretonneux Accommodation

As is customary, Australians will flock to France to commemorate ANZAC Day, with Villers Bretonneux typically being a focus especially with the newly opened Monash Museum. We have an ideal place for you to stay near Villers at Château d’Omiecourt.

 

Upcoming Events

Major events include:

  • Vaison La Romaine (Provence): Georges Brassers Festival (May)
  • Sarlat (Dordogne): Journée du Terroir – 2 day local produce market (May)
  • Paris:  French Open, Tennis (June)
  • Strasbourg: International Music Festival (June)
  • Montpellier: International Dance Festival (June)
  • Dinan (Brittany): Fête des Remparts (medieval)  (July)

See our Festivals site for more information, plus see our Posts under News for great tips and tricks.

 

 

OUR ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

 



View France in a larger map

 

Our French Links

Links:

Our French Partners:

Our Charities

Nelune Foundation – helping patients face cancer with dignity

Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)