About me
My name is Valérie.
I live and teach French in Paris.
I am a certified French teacher with over 24 years of experience, and also a professional actress and portrait photographer.
This dual background has allowed me to develop a unique approach to French, focused on conversation, confidence, and real-life immersion in Paris.
There is no classroom here.
French is learned in real life by speaking, walking, observing, and experiencing the city.
Each immersion is fully personalized, designed for those who want to speak French in a fluent, natural, and authentic way.
My services
I offer personalized French training programs tailored to your goals, level, and pace, ensuring concrete and lasting progress within a demanding yet supportive learning environment.
Private French lessons in immersion, in Parisian cafés and online
Preparation for DELF, DALF and TCF exams
Survival French: mastering the essential basics for everyday life
- immersion in confidential Parisian neighborhoods
- café debrief
Walk & Talk French (intermediate to advanced levels)
- guided conversations while walking through Paris
- café debrief
Support in your Parisian life
- restaurants, museums, errands, shopping (according to your needs)
- learning to communicate with confidence
Language coaching for international actors (film, theatre, auditions)
French courses for compagnies and embassies
Professional photo option
+ €100, in addition tot the selected session
Pricing
All levels welcome, including complete beginners
English is not required to learn French
100% success rate in DELF, DALF and TCF exams
Private French Lessons
For one person
1 hour: €80
1.5 hours: €110
2 hours: €150
20-hour package: €1,500
For two people
1 hour: €50 per person
1.5 hours: €65 per person
2 hours: €90 per person
20-hour package: €900 per person
For up to four people
1 hour: €40 per person
1.5 hours: €50 per person
Survival French :
learn French through immersion for everyday tasks
Walk ans speack :
perfect your French through immersion in the Marais
2 hours for 1 person: €200
2 hours for 2 people: €150 person
2 hours for 3 or more people: €100 per person
Business, embassy, coaching for actors and French for specific purposes (quote available upon request)
Business, embassy, coaching for actors and French for specific purposes (quote available upon request)
Professional photo option
+ 100€, in addition to the selected session
Option to add a photoshoot as part of the Survival French and Walk and Talk services.
Session included in the service: color + black and white photos, unedited, in natural light, with a selection of 5 photos per person.
Photos sent in JPG format via WeTransfer within 48 hours.
All cancellations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. After this time, no refunds are possible. However, it is always possible to reschedule classes for a later date.
My team
Rodrigue
Hello. My name is Rodrigue. I am French and have lived in Paris since birth.
With a Master's degree in French as a Foreign Language and over 20 years of teaching experience, I adapt to each student with patience and kindness to help them progress at their own pace and with rigor.
I look forward to welcoming you as one of my students soon!
Lola
Hello, my name is Lola.
I'm 25 years old and I've been a French teacher for three years. I've had the opportunity to teach in various schools, including the Alliance Française network in Argentina, Accord Language School, and NEED, a private school in Tours.
I love teaching and sharing the French language with passion and kindness. No matter your level, I'd be delighted to guide you, help you progress, and make your learning experience both motivating and effective!
Photo option
Review
Astrid - Allemagne
Valerie is an outstanding French teacher and an even more wonderful person. She has a natural talent for working with peoplewhether teaching a full class or guiding one‑on‑one lessons, she creates an encouraging, engaging atmosphere where everyone can thrive. I loved her clear explanations and the practical ways she helped us use the language in real situations. Learning with her was not only fun but also genuinely effective, and my progress is proof of her skill and dedication.
Yumika
I truly love lessons with Valérie who is so flexible with my needs and availability. Having a fun with Valérie really motivates me to move on. I have been with her since 2020 and despite my slow progress juggling with my jobs and child care, I got 90 out of 100 for B1 Delf and being ready for B2 now with her support!
Nicole - Germany
Valerie is an outstanding teacher who challenges me in the best way and keeps every lesson engaging. I’ve made rapid progress thanks to her clear explanations and structured approach. Her enthusiasm and motivation make learning French truly enjoyable.
Greta
I highly recommend this French teacher!
She is very patient, always smiling, and knows how to make her students feel comfortable from the very first lesson. Her lessons are clear, well-structured, and tailored to each student’s level.
Thanks to her, I’ve made great progress, especially in speaking, and I’ve gained confidence. She makes learning French interesting and motivating, with a variety of engaging and dynamic activities.
She is a passionate and professional teacher whom I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to learn French in a positive and stimulating environment.
Mariko
I’ve been learning French with Valérie for almost nine months, and I must say her teaching style is absolutely amazing. She doesn’t just follow the textbook but she also shares French culture and her own experiences, so time always flies during her lessons. They’re always super fun as well. People who speak French are sometimes surprised by my level after only nine months, and that’s entirely thanks to her. With her 25 years of experience as a teacher and her bright personality, I truly believe people are very lucky to learn French with her.
Hana
Her approach to teaching is absolutely exceptional professional, warm, and incredibly motivating. She is perfectly prepared for every lesson, extremely patient in class, and her genuine enthusiasm for teaching French is simply contagious! And her wonderfully kind smile gives you the energy to keep going, even when it gets tough. Her lessons are well-structured, thoughtfully designed, and the material is always explained in a clear and effective way. Thanks to her empathy and attentiveness, you feel as if you’re chatting with a friend who nevertheless knows exactly how to guide you forward, can maintain clear boundaries, and make the most of every minute of the lesson. She has her own excellent materials, but can adapts to individual needs as well, and explains things for as long as it takes until everything truly makes sense. With her, one thing is certain: your success is her success too. You will truly learn French. I highly recommend her!
