This French summer camp in Paris for teens aged 13 to 17 combines 15 hours of French lessons per week, supervised cultural visits and activities, accommodation and all meals in a boarding school, and 24/7 supervision. Students can join for 1, 2 or 3 weeks during the summer.
Teen Summer Camp in Central Paris
What is the French Teen Summer Camp in Paris like?
The program includes:
- 15 hours of French lessons per week
- full-board accommodation (all meals included)
- scheduled activities and visits around Paris
- local transportation during the program
- 24/7 supervision
Students stay together in a boarding school in central Paris, making it easy to combine language learning with discovering the French capital.
Why choose this French summer camp in Paris?
- Stay in central Paris
- Study French from Monday to Friday, for 15 hours per week
- Discover Paris through supervised activities
- Live with other international teenagers
- Benefit from a structured residential program
- Receive 24/7 supervision and support
What is a typical day at the Paris summer camp like?
Students combine French lessons in the morning with activities in the afternoon and evening. After class, the group will visit some of Paris's best-known sights and neighbourhoods, with destinations such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Montmartre depending on the weekly schedule. In the evening, they will spend time together at the residence.
This gives students the opportunity to use what they learn in class while experiencing everyday life and culture in Paris.
Optional Saturday excursions to Disneyland Paris or Parc Astérix may also be available for an additional fee.
How are students supervised during the summer camp?
This Nacel's camp is a fully supervised residential program for teenagers. Program leaders are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support students during their stay. Students are supervised at the boarding school and during scheduled activities and visits in Paris. They are not allowed to leave the residence on their own.
What French level do students need?
Students can join the summer camp with French levels ranging from beginner to upper intermediate.
The classes are taught by experienced teachers qualified in FLE (French as a Foreign Language). On the first day, students take a French proficiency test so they can be placed in a suitable class.
At the end of the course, students receive a study certificate.
The lessons use interactive activities adapted to high school students and cover different French language skills.
Do you want to find out more about your French language level? Check it out here: Your Language Level.
What activities will you take part in during the Teen Summer Camp in Paris?
Depending on the weekly schedule, you may:
- visit the Eiffel Tower, including the second floor
- explore the Louvre Museum
- walk through Montmartre and visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
- take a Seine River cruise
- discover neighbourhoods such as the Latin Quarter and the Champs-Élysées
- walk through the Luxembourg Gardens
- visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
- see the Arc de Triomphe
- visit the Musée d'Orsay
- enjoy some shopping time around Rue de Rivoli and Boulevard Haussmann
- relax with your group in Parisian parks such as Parc Montsouris
If you stay for two weeks, you will also take part in a Sunday excursion to the Palace and Gardens of Versailles.
The exact activity schedule may vary depending on your dates and length of stay.
What will your afternoons look like?
Your French classes take place in the morning. After lunch and some free time, you will usually take part in afternoon activities from around 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. You will then return to the boarding school for dinner before the evening program begins.
Because you will stay in central Paris, you will be able to reach many of the city's main sights easily by public transportation. Transportation used for the scheduled program is included.
What will you do in the evenings?
After dinner, you will take part in supervised evening activities with the other students. Depending on the evening, you may join:
- karaoke
- movie nights
- board games
- talent shows
- acting and creative activities
- social activities with your international group
These evenings give you time to relax after a day of classes and sightseeing and to get to know other students better.
Extra fun!
If you stay for two weeks, you can also add an optional Saturday excursion.
Parc Asterix – €150
You will spend the day at this French theme park inspired by the Astérix comic books. The excursion includes the entrance fee and return transportation.
Disneyland Paris – €220
You can spend a full day at Disneyland Paris with your group. The excursion includes the entrance fee and return transportation.
For your summer school in Paris, we offer you to stay in a typical boarding school's bedroom with shared shower and toilet facilities outside theExperience student life in Paris while staying in a typical boarding school residence, where you will share your room and common facilities with other international teenagers.
Where will I stay during my Paris summer camp?
During your French Summer Camp in Paris, you will be staying at a boarding school located in the heart of Paris. The school offers safety, comfort, and healthy food.
- You will live in the safe 7th arrondissement of Paris
- You will share your room with other students, with a maximum age difference of 3 years
- Bed linen and towels are provided and washed weekly
- Each bedroom has a fan; there is no air conditioning
- Bathrooms are cleaned daily and bedrooms weekly
- The boarding house has several comfortable common areas for socializing.
- With easy access to public transportation, you will have everything you need to feel at home while experiencing the vibrant life of Paris!
- Arrival Sunday 04/07/2027 - Departure Saturday 10/7/2027
- Arrival Sunday 11/7/2027 - Departure Saturday 17/7/2027
- Arrival Sunday 18/7/2027 - Departure Saturday 24/7/2027
- Arrival Sunday 25/7/2027 - Departure Saturday 31/07/2027
French immersion camp in Paris: Boarding or Day Camp 2 weeks:
- Arrival Sunday 04/07/2027 - Departure Saturday 17/07/2027
- Arrival Sunday 11/07/2027 - Departure Saturday 24/07/2027
- Arrival Sunday 18/07/2027 - Departure Saturday 31/07/2027
3 and 4 weeks are also possible upon request
French Summer Camp Paris 2027
Prices valid for the summer 2027.
Extra Activities
Full Day at Park Astérix (entrance fees, return transfer); on Saturday: 150 EUR per Saturday.
Full Day at Disneyland Paris (entrance fees, return transfer); on Saturday: 220 EUR per Saturday.
Transfers
Arrival Times at Paris CDG
- Shared transfer available from 14:00 to 17:30 for 70 EUR
- Individual transfer priced at 150 EUR
Departure Paris CDG
- Between 9 AM and 11:30 AM shared transfer available 70 EUR
- Individual transfer 150 EUR,
Arrival Times at Paris EUROSTAR
- Shared transfer available for the 16:59 arrival time in Paris. Select 13:31 departure from London 70 EUR
- Individual transfer available on request
Departure Paris EUROSTAR
- Shared transfer available for the 10:01 AM departure time from Paris 70 EUR
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Residential accommodation with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- French lessons on weekdays and course material
- Assessment test, language certificate
- Guided visits in and around Paris, activities, visits (entrance fees), ground transportation (weekly pass)
- Evening activities
- Access to Wifi at the residence
- On-site Support, Assistance, and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program
- 24-hour supervision
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport, and medical exam fees
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Extra optional activities
- Compulsory Medical, Civil Liability, and Emergency Repatriation Travel Insurance
- Airport pick-up and transfers (additional fee)
- UM extra fee (additional fee)
- Application fees (65 EUR)
This French immersion summer camp is open to students aged 13 to 17; with French levels ranging from beginner to upper intermediate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Teen Summer Camp in Central Paris is designed for international teenagers aged 13 to 17 who want to learn French, discover French culture and meet students from around the world while visiting some of the most iconic places in Paris. The programme welcomes students with different French levels, beginner to upper intermediate, with classes adapted to each student’s language ability.
Nacel's summer camp takes place in the safe 7th arrondissement of Paris, one of the city’s central areas.
Students improve their French through 15 hours of French lessons per week, held on weekday mornings. The programme includes three 60-minute lessons per day with a maximum of 15 students per class. Upon arrival, students take a language test to determine their French level and are placed in the appropriate class.
Yes. Nacel's Camp in Central Paris provides a structured environment with supervision throughout the stay.
Students live in a private boarding school located in the 7th arrondissement of Paris, a central neighbourhood close to shops, restaurants and public transportation. Students are not allowed to leave alone.
The programme provides 24-hour supervision, a closed campus environment and access to medical assistance near the boarding school. The staff ratio is 1 staff member per 15 students.
Students should bring comfortable clothes suitable for French classes, cultural visits and daily activities in Paris, as well as personal items and travel documents required for their stay. Before arrival, Nacel provides students with all essential information to help them prepare for the programme.
If a student becomes ill during the Paris summer camp, the Nacel team is available to provide support and assistance. Students are supervised 24 hours a day, and medical assistance is available near the boarding school. Nacel also provides a 24-hour emergency phone number during the programme to support students and families when needed.
Yes. Students can use their mobile phones during designated free time periods. Mobile phone access is available every weekday from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm, including during excursions, visits and free time, and from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on weekends.
Yes. As part of the application process, students must provide a copy of their vaccination record before joining the programme. Families should make sure that all required health information is updated and submitted to Nacel during the registration process.
Yes. Friends can apply together and request to attend the programme during the same session. Families booking for siblings or friends may also be eligible for a family/friend discount; please contact Nacel for more information.
Keep in mind: while attending the summer camp together can make the experience more comfortable, students are encouraged to take advantage of the programme as an opportunity to practise French, discover French culture and meet students from different countries. To get the most from the experience, we recommend that friends actively participate in French activities and communicate in French whenever possible.
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