A cosy, premium experience for both children and parents
WELCOME TO MAISON MARCEL
Discovering French, one wonder at a time
Maison Marcel is a unique parent-and-child French club designed for children aged 2–4 years.
Each week, Marcel the little French fox invites children into a world of songs, stories, sensory exploration and imaginative play.
Through carefully designed activities, children develop their first connection with the French language in a warm, nurturing environment.
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Meet Marcel
Marcel is a curious little French fox who loves travelling, discovering new places and helping children experience French through play.
What Happens During a Maison Marcel Adventure?
Through songs, stories and play, little learners will:
- Sing, move and dance in French
- Listen to enchanting stories and adventures
- Meet Marcel and explore new themes
- Discover through sensory play and hands-on activities
A joyful, pressure-free introduction to French through stories, songs, play and wonder.
What Makes Maison Marcel Special
A Glimpse Into Our Sessions
Marcel's Suitcase
The adventure begins when Marcel opens his suitcase.
Filled with treasures gathered from his travels, Marcel’s suitcase reveals the week’s discoveries: friendly animals, familiar objects, colourful surprises, and new French words waiting to be explored.
This special ritual captures children’s curiosity and transforms language learning into an unforgettable journey.
Every suitcase tells a story. Every story introduces new words.
Sensory Exploration
Little hands learn through discovery.
Each week, children explore a carefully curated sensory world inspired by Marcel’s latest adventure. Friendly animals, hidden treasures, natural textures, and hands-on activities invite curiosity, imagination, and meaningful language experiences.
Through touch, movement, and play, new French words come to life in a way that feels natural, joyful, and memorable.
- Explore
- Discover
- Imagine
- Learn through play
Children don’t just learn new words — they experience them.
Songs, Music & Movement
Language comes alive through music and movement.
Each session is filled with carefully chosen French songs, action rhymes, and playful movement activities that encourage children to listen, sing, dance, and participate with confidence.
Through repetition, rhythm, and joyful interaction, children naturally absorb new vocabulary while developing pronunciation, comprehension, and a love of the French language.
- Sing
- Move
- Listen
- Learn through music
The more children sing, the more French becomes part of their world.
Stories & Little Discoveries
Stories spark imagination. Words bring adventures to life.
Each session combines storytelling, flashcards, games, and visual activities to introduce new French vocabulary in a playful and engaging way.
As children explore Marcel’s adventures, they collect new words and complete a themed sticker sheet to take home — a special reminder of everything they discovered that day.
- Listen
- Imagine
- Discover
- Learn through play
Every story opens the door to new French words. ✨
Take the Adventure Home
The Little Explorer Passport
A special keepsake of every French adventure.
Each child receives their own Little Explorer Passport where they collect their weekly discovery sheets, vocabulary stickers, and treasures earned along the way.
As the weeks go by, their passport becomes a beautiful record of everything they have learned and explored with Marcel.
- Collect weekly sticker sheets
- Track new words and themes
- Build confidence through visible progress
- Create a treasured keepsake to take home
Every page tells the story of a new French adventure. ✨
Weekly Parent Resources
Learning doesn’t stop when the session ends.
Each week, parents receive a summary of the new vocabulary, songs, and themes explored during our adventure with Marcel.
Through our private Facebook group, families can revisit the week’s discoveries together and continue the French fun at home.
Every week you’ll receive:
📚 The new vocabulary words learned during the session
🎵 The lyrics of our French songs and rhymes
Meet Your child's french teacher
Hey, I’m Audrey.
Hi, I’m Audrey, founder of Ace My French. After years of helping older children succeed in French, I created Maison Marcel to give younger children a joyful first experience of the language through stories, songs and play.
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What Families Say About Learning With Me
This is the most progress I’ve ever made in 1:1 language lessons.
Lucy
I speak French without fear now — and I actually enjoy the homework!
Catherine
I passed the DALF C1 exam — and my French wasn’t even that strong at first!
Dalia
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Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all! Maison Marcel is designed for both French-speaking and non-French-speaking families.
Absolutely. No prior French is required.
Yes. Maison Marcel is a parent-and-child experience designed to be enjoyed together.
Yes! Your first session will be complimentary before term bookings begin.