Six days in Lille, living in French at a TV series festival.
A small-group immersion trip with Marion, built around Séries Mania, one of the biggest TV series festivals in Europe. Screenings, meetings with series teams, Lille's restaurants and streets, and French all day long, at your own level.
Small group, 8 travellers maximum · Level B1 and above · Marion with you the whole week
Bonus if you book before 30 November
Two months of the French Film Fluency Club, free (January and February), to train your ear before Lille. Already a Club member? You get a private 45-minute preparation session with Marion instead.
What a week at Séries Mania looks like
Images from the first edition and interviews with two participants, Ana and Nick.
You have studied French for years. Now live it.
Lessons and films at home only take you so far. This week is about using your French for real, with people who share your love of stories.
"I want to use my French, not just study it."
Six days where French is the language of every meal, visit and conversation, in a city that is easy and friendly to explore.
"I don't want a tourist trip."
You go where French audiences go: screenings, Q&As with creators, festival activities around film and TV, the places where series were filmed.
"I'd rather not travel alone."
A small international group of curious learners, and Marion to organise, translate when needed, and make sure you never feel lost.
Six days, five ways to live in French
An overview of the week. The detailed programme is shared a few weeks before departure, once the festival schedule is published.
Arrival
Check in, then a welcome apéro to meet the group and Marion.
Festival days
Original-version screenings and meetings with series teams, booked for the group.
Lille in French
Guided walks, filming locations, local food, apéros and game nights.
Departure
Morning departure, with a week of French in your ears.
Watch
Screenings in original version and Q&As with series teams.
Share
Group meals and festival talks, to discuss what you saw.
Explore
Lille's old town, its food and the places where series were filmed.
Speak
Festival workshops (in 2026, dubbing!), games, and French from morning to night.
You don't need to understand everything.
Festival activities are made for French audiences. That is the point: real French. But the week is designed so that you can take part from B1 level.
- A preparation Zoom call before you leave
- A vocabulary PDF for the festival and the city
- Marion explains as you go, during visits and conversations
- No formal lessons: you learn by living the week
- Free time whenever you need a break from French
The first edition in pictures
Marion organised everything perfectly. I had a wonderful week with my fellow participants.
Dodie · 2026 edition
Translated from French
A really friendly atmosphere, thanks to Marion, the Club members and the festival-goers in general.
Graham · 2026 edition
Translated from French
I loved watching the series, learning how to dub, and discovering this beautiful city.
Eva · 2026 edition
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Travel with Marion.
I am a French as a foreign language teacher with a master's degree in cinema, and the founder of Clap Français. Every day, I help learners understand French as it is really spoken in films and series.
Séries Mania is the perfect place to live that French for a week. I organise everything, I stay with the group the whole time, and I make sure everyone can take part, whatever their level of confidence.
Everything you need, nothing to organise
Included
- ✓ Marion with the group for the whole trip
- ✓ Group bookings for festival sessions, and a Lille City Pass
- ✓ Guided visits, walks, apéros and game nights
- ✓ 5 group meals
- ✓ A preparation Zoom call, a vocabulary PDF and a detailed programme
- ✓ A private WhatsApp group and a welcome gift
Not included
- Accommodation (neighbourhood suggestions provided)
- Travel to Lille, and local transport outside the programme
- Sessions you choose to attend on your own
- Meals and drinks outside the programme
- Travel and cancellation insurance (recommended)
Ready for a week of French in Lille?
One price for the full week. You pay a deposit now and the balance in 2 or 3 instalments, your choice.
Séries Mania trip
Marion sends you each invoice two weeks before it is due.
Book my place+ Bonus before 30 November: 2 months of the Club, or a private session for Club members.
Your estimated total budget
To help you plan, for one person
Hotels near the festival fill up early: we recommend booking your accommodation as soon as your place is confirmed.
Not sure yet? Book a free 20-minute call with Marion to ask all your questions about the level, the programme or the logistics.
Book my 20-min callIs this trip right for you?
A good fit if
- You are 18 or older, with at least a B1 level
- You love series and films, and want to experience a festival from the inside
- You want to use your French in real situations, with a small group
- You enjoy good food, walks and conversation
Probably not if
- You are looking for a classroom course with daily lessons
- You are a beginner in French
- You plan to come with someone who doesn't speak French and want them to join the group activities
Frequently asked questions
Is my French good enough?
If you have a B1 level or above, yes. Festival activities are made for French audiences, but the week is organised so you can take part without understanding everything, with Marion explaining as you go. Not sure of your level? You can take the free level test on the Clap Français website.
Are there French lessons during the trip?
No formal lessons. You learn by living the week in French, with explanations during visits, meals and conversations, plus a preparation call and a vocabulary PDF before you leave.
Where should I stay?
Accommodation is not included, so you can choose what suits you. Marion shares the best neighbourhoods, around the Grand Place, with a budget from about €100 per night. Hotels fill up fast during the festival, so book early.
Can I bring someone who doesn't speak French?
They are welcome in Lille, but group activities are in French and designed for learners, so we recommend they explore the city independently during those times.
When do I arrive and leave?
Arrive on Friday 19 March 2027 for the welcome apéro in the evening, and leave on the morning of Thursday 25 March.
How does payment work?
You pay a 30% deposit (€645) to book your place. The balance (€1,505) is paid in 2 or 3 instalments, your choice, and Marion sends you each invoice two weeks before it is due.
What if I need to cancel?
More than 60 days before departure, everything you paid except the deposit is refunded. Between 30 and 60 days, 50% is refunded. Less than 30 days before departure, no refund is possible. If Marion cancels the trip, you get a full refund. Travel insurance is recommended.
Your French deserves more than a classroom. See you in Lille in March.
Six days of series, good food and conversation in French, in a small group, with Marion by your side.