from $4,000
Joined by two professors from Coucou as your French language guides, this week is for you if you’re looking to go further in your pursuit of fluency in a city atmosphere with all the modern comforts at the Hôtel Amour Nice.
Your profs will send you on missions in the city, accompany you to cultural must-sees in the Riviera, and give you countless opportunities to get that subjonctif RIGHT.
Could you go to Nice on your own to practice your French? Bah oui, bien sûr! But would you have fun, practical French lessons with Coucou professors that you trust? Would you sit at a table every evening practicing French with your professors there to help you tell that story from that one time you almost missed a train in Paris? Would you be sent into the city with purposeful ways to practice your French in real life? Ah mais non!
The perfect balance of relaxation and city life with a heavy dose of that Riviera sun. C’est carrément parfait, non?
Rêverie and Coucou reunite! this time on the French Riviera to unveil Hotel Coucou — an immersive French-language escape in the sun-drenched heart of Nice.
Live the language, savor local flavors, and soak up Riviera life in one unforgettable stay.
The team at Coucou wishes to provide a full immersion experience during this experience.
Therefore, you must be at a level 4 (Intermediate) or above by october 22 to join us at hotel coucou.
You can check your level using the Coucou placement test on their website.
Coucou is the “it” school for French learners and francophiles. They are a woman-founded, bicoastal business with over 10 years of experience in French education. They have created a modern, approachable curriculum that sets them apart from other language schools. Their team of passionate teachers and French-speaking professionals fosters a diverse community by welcoming students from all backgrounds. After a decade of building their community of learners, they’re delighted to partner with Rêverie!
october 22
3:30 pm - Check-in at Hôtel Amour Nice
5:30 pm - Welcome cocktail in the bar
7:00 pm - Welcome dinner on the rooftop
october 23
8-10 am - Breakfast at Hotel Amour Nice
10:00 am - Wine workshop with Coucou - tasting your way through the South of France
12:30 pm - Free time in Nice
2:30 pm - Depart for Château de Bellet
3:00 pm - Tour and tasting at Château de Bellet
4:30 pm - Return to Hotel Amour
7:00 pm - Dinner at Le Quai des Amis
october 24
8-10 am - Breakfast at Hotel Amour Nice
10:00 am - Free time in Nice - optional train ride down the coast to Èze Village
3:00 pm - Workshop #2 with Coucou - Discovering Nice through your own eyes
5:30 pm - Cocktail hour on the beach
7:00 pm - Dinner at Lavomatique
**please note that this itinerary is subject to change to based on our partner availability
october 25
8-10 am - Breakfast at Hotel Amour Nice
10:00 am - Workshop # 3 with Coucou - How the French do food
12:30 pm - Free time in Nice
4:00 pm - French cooking workshop with Paul Albert of Rêverie, followed by dinner
8:00 pm - After dinner drinks at Waka Bar
october 26
8-10 am - Breakfast at Hotel Amour Nice
10:00 am - Free time in Nice
2:00 pm - Depart for visit of Olivia Cognet, celebrated ceramicist
4:30 pm - Return to Nice
5:30 pm - Guided wine tasting at La Part des Anges with Olivier
7:30 pm - Final dinner at Bocca Nissa
october 26
8-10 am - Breakfast at Hotel Amour Nice
10:00 am - Au revoir!
You like to get out and about for a coffee in the morning
A trip to France to you must include as many museum visits as possible
A real vacation means pretending you live in a new city
Daily housekeeping is your friend
You’re a city rat, through and through
You need a cocktail bar to start the evening properly (we do too.)
You like having plenty of independence during the day to explore on your own
A proper night out includes bar-hopping into the wee hours
A daily dip in the sea is an obligatory part of vacation
Prefer a slower pace where every moment is taken care of? Check out our retreat in Basque Country with Coucou!
5 nights at the Hôtel Amour Nice in a Chambre Moyenne (optional upgrade upon booking)
Breakfast at the Hôtel Amour Nice every morning
All 5 dinners at some of our favorite restaurants
All workshops with Coucou professors
A guided wine tasting at La Part des Anges, one of France’s most celebrated wine bars + boutiques
Visit of the ceramics atelier of Olivia Cognet
A visit to the Château de Bellet for a vineyard tour and wine tasting
First and last night’s cocktail hours
Non-stop French language practice with your professors and your peers
Airplane
Several planes fly direct to the Nice airport every day from Paris and other cities around Europe. New York City has direct flights to Nice, and from Los Angeles there are several options with one stopover. From the Nice Airport, you can take a taxi or Uber directly to the hotel on October 22, or you can take the tramline into the city. The airport just outside the city center, so it’s a short ride to anywhere!
Check-in at Hotel Amour Nice begins at 4:00 PM on October 22. The Reverie team and your Hotel Coucou professors will meet you in the lobby!
*Cost of airfare to the Nice airport is not included in the cost of your reservation. If you need help with booking your trip, please contact kathleen@reverieforever.com
Car
If you’re the seasoned-traveler type and you’d enjoy having your own transportation, then please - rent a car in Paris or wherever and drive down! Have a stopover in Lyon for a classic bouchon or take a day to discover the enchanting drives through the Alps.You can drop your car off at the Nice airport prior to your first day, or keep it throughout the week - there are plenty of accessible parking garages in the center of Nice!
Train
Trains are another option for those who feel comfortable traveling around on their own! The train station in Nice is a 15 minute walk from the Hôtel Amour Nice.
Travel Reservation
If you would like guidance with booking your travel to Nice, our in-house travel guru, Kathleen, is here to help. You can reach her directly at kathleen@reverieforever.com
We are here to help make this part easy and smooth.
If you would like to extend your stay in France, we are delighted to partner with The French Travel, a locally owned and operated trip designer based in Paris. They are true experts who will help you perfectly plan your before and/or after Rêverie experience. Check them out for more info!