French Immersion Program for Adults in Quebec

Learn French the way it's really lived — in cabins, by the water

French immersion group in traditional Quebec rabaska canoe on Richelieu River

3-7 days

3 to 7 day total immersion stays

8-12

Small groups of 8 to 12 people max

35 min

Only 35 minutes from Montreal

All levels welcome

From complete beginner to advanced intermediate

French immersion in Quebec doesn't happen in a classroom. At Événements Pourki, you learn French the way Quebecers live it: paddling on the Richelieu River, sharing stories around the campfire, playing ball hockey, listening, responding, living. Sleep in cabins or huts on the water and rediscover that warm atmosphere of family nights—those childhood memories of falling asleep to the sound of water with your cousins. Our program combines authentic outdoor activities and real exchanges with native speakers. This is experiential language immersion: the language becomes yours because you use it in real situations, with real people, in a natural setting that encourages learning without pressure.

Whether you're an English-speaking beginner, an immigrant wanting to practice authentic Quebec French, or an intermediate French speaker looking to gain confidence, our experiential approach adapts to your level. No lectures. Just authentic experiences that make French a living language, not a list of grammar rules. Like those natural conversations we'd have at the family cottage.

After 3 to 7 days at Domaine Pourki, you will have spoken French for hours every day, met authentic Quebecers, overcome the fear of speaking, discovered Quebec culture from within, and created memories that last a lifetime. Your French will no longer be theoretical—it will be alive.

Sample program

A typical day at Domaine Pourki

1Day 1 - Arrival

  • Warm welcome and check-in to your cabin in nature
  • Group introduction and activity overview
  • First practical conversation workshop
  • Community Quebec dinner with language exchanges

2Day 2 - Immersion

  • Breakfast and conversation by the water
  • Kayak or rabaska on the Richelieu River with French-speaking guide
  • Outdoor lunch in French
  • Forest hike with French explanations
  • Evening campfire with storytelling and games

3Day 3 - Discovery

  • Quebec cooking workshop with culinary terms in French
  • Sports activities (ball hockey, pedal boat) in French
  • Free practice time with Quebec instructors
  • End-of-stay celebration and reflection on progress

This is for you if...

You are an anglophone

From the USA or English Canada, and you really want to speak French, not just read it in a textbook

You are an immigrant to Quebec

And you want to practice authentic Quebec French in real life, with local people

You have studied French before

But you struggle speaking and need practice in a judgment-free environment

You love nature

And you learn better by moving than by sitting in a classroom

You want to discover Quebec culture

Firsthand, not just as a tourist—meet authentic Quebecers

You are a beginner or intermediate

Our experiential approach works for all levels of French

Why it's different from traditional schools

Comparison: Événements Pourki vs. Classroom courses

Domaine PourkiTraditional schools
Setting
In nature, by the Richelieu River
Classroom in the city
Approach
Experiential and immersive (learning by doing)
Theoretical, based on grammar rules
Practice
Constant conversation with Quebec native speakers
Limited exercises and vocabulary repetition
Learning
Living language used in real situations
Grammar rules isolated from context
Culture
Lived and shared with authentic Quebecers
Taught in books, not lived

What our participants say

In just three days, I spoke more French than in my six months of classes! That's because we actually use it, not just do exercises. I finally feel confident speaking with real Quebecers.

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Sarah M.

Boston, USA

As an immigrant, I was afraid to speak Quebec French. Here I understood it's normal not to catch everything at first, and it comes naturally by living the activities. The Quebecers were patient and...

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Alex P.

Toronto, Canada

I studied grammar French for two years. Here in one week at Domaine Pourki, I finally unlocked my speaking. It's the nature, the people, the atmosphere—everything helps. I recommend it to all my...

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Marie L.

Paris, France

We also offer celebration of life ceremonies in nature

Discover our personalized ceremonies by the water to honor the memory of a loved one

Discover our celebrations

Ready to live French rather than learn it?

Join our immersion stays and discover how French becomes natural in 3 to 7 days.

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