One of the greatest joys of spending time in Paris is immersing yourself in the rhythm of everyday life. Morning walks to the boulangerie, afternoons exploring museums, evenings lingering at neighborhood cafés and, of course, the chance to truly savor the music of the French language. Whether you’re dreaming of a two-week language course during your vacation or a month-long stay to study intensively, Paris is the perfect classroom. And with a Paris Perfect vacation rental as your home base, you’ll have the ideal place to live, study and feel like a true Parisian.
Why Learn French in Paris?
There’s no better place to practice French than in the heart of the City of Light. Language takes on new life when you use it to order your café crème at the corner brasserie, chat with market vendors or strike up a conversation with locals in your neighborhood. Even just a few weeks of lessons can give you confidence to connect more deeply with the culture around you.
At Paris Perfect, we believe your apartment should be just as inspiring as your adventures outside. Our beautifully designed long-term rentals are perfect for an extended stay, giving you a real sense of home while you focus on your studies. Or, if you’re visiting for a shorter trip, you’ll still find our vacation rentals to be welcoming sanctuaries after a day of practicing your bonjours and mercis.
Our Top Picks for French Language Schools in Paris
Paris is full of wonderful places to study French, from intensive courses to relaxed conversation classes. Here are a few of our favorites:
Alliance Française Paris
Perhaps the most famous French school in the world, the Alliance Française offers courses for every level. You can choose from two-week intensive sessions, evening courses or private lessons. Their campus near the Luxembourg Gardens is a beautiful setting to study in the heart of Paris.
Sorbonne University
For a truly Parisian academic experience, the Sorbonne has been teaching French to international students since 1919. They offer semester-long programs and shorter intensive summer sessions that combine language with French culture, history and literature. Find out more at the Cours de Civilisation Française.
France Langue Paris
With several campuses around the city, France Langue is flexible and student-focused. They offer themed classes, such as French for gastronomy or fashion, alongside traditional language courses. Perfect for combining your passions with your studies.
Accord Paris
Just steps from the Eiffel Tower, and many of our vacation rentals, Accord specializes in immersion programs that balance grammar lessons with cultural activities like museum visits or wine tastings. Their short and long-term options are ideal if you want to experience French in real-life contexts.
Learning with Carrie Anne James (@frenchisbeautiful)
For an artistic and soulful approach to the French language, discover the courses of Carrie Anne James, founder of French is Beautiful. A French-American teacher and Paris resident, Carrie Anne infuses her lessons with philosophy, literature, style, music and French culture. She knows firsthand the challenges non-native speakers face, having studied at U.C. Berkeley and the Sorbonne before achieving fluency and later becoming a French citizen in 2022.
Carrie Anne offers monthly subscription lessons, self-paced courses in la boutique and an inspiring newsletter. Her teachings are as much about living beautifully in French as they are about grammar and vocabulary, making them the perfect complement to a Parisian stay.
Where to Stay While You Study
Plan an exquisite extended stay at Richebourg.
Studying French is even more rewarding when you have a comfortable, stylish home to return to each day. That’s where Paris Perfect comes in. Our vacation rentals combine Parisian charm with modern comfort – perfect for relaxing after class or studying with a glass of wine in hand.
- For a month or longer, browse our collection of long-term furnished rentals in Paris. Many of our apartments are available for stays of 30+ days, so you can settle in like a local and enjoy special extended-stay savings.
- If your schedule allows for just a shorter stay, we’d still love to welcome you! Our short-term Paris vacation rentals are equally perfect for savoring Paris, even if your “course” is only practicing bonjours at the bakery each morning.
Prepare Before You Arrive
Not able to stay in Paris for an extended period? You can still begin your French journey from home. Platforms like Preply connect you with native French teachers for one-on-one online lessons tailored to your level and schedule. Start now, and by the time you arrive at your Paris Perfect apartment, you’ll already be ready to put your French to the test.
Learning French isn’t just about vocabulary – it’s about living the language. Whether you’re here for two weeks or two months, studying French in Paris is the ultimate way to experience the city like a local. And with a Paris Perfect rental as your home, you’ll have everything you need to create your own Parisian life, filled with language, culture and unforgettable memories.
