Monthly subscription for ages 7-18

Discover France with real letters!

Every month, discover France through a real letter full of culture, discoveries, and activities to dive into!

Bonjour !

How does it work?

Three simple steps to start the adventure!

1

You subscribe

Choose the age group (7-11 or 12-18), and your subscription (monthly, 6 months or annual).

2

You receive your letter

A captivating letter arrives, bringing French culture and life straight to your doorstep!

3

You learn while having fun

Read, listen to the audio and explore all the activities waiting for you!

What's included?

Every month, you receive a complete learning kit!

The letter

A captivating letter bringing French culture and life straight to your doorstep!

Audio recording

A recording of the letter, read by a native speaker, so the pronunciation and the pace are right!

Discovery Sheets

Companion activities and cultural explorations to accompany each letter.

Cultural activities

Fun projects and creative activities about French culture.

French recipe

A traditional recipe to discover French cuisine, step by step

Digital PDF

Included with the Digital Only plan, this is the digital version of our captivating letter, bringing French culture and life straight to your inbox.

Two groups, two adventures!

Content carefully adapted to each age group.

7-11 years

Les Petits Explorateurs

  • A captivating letter from Nathalie
  • An audio recording of Nathalie reading the letter aloud
  • Age-appropriate French language
  • A new theme every month
  • Fun activities and projects in the discovery sheets
  • A simple French recipe to make and savour together
12-18 years

Les Jeunes Correspondants

  • A longer and more detailed letter from Nathalie
  • An audio recording of Nathalie reading the letter to improve listening and pronunciation
  • More challenging French language but still accessible and enjoyable
  • A new theme every month
  • Thought-provoking activities in the discovery sheets to take you beyond language learning
  • A French recipe to try at home

Our plans

An investment in French culture and language.

Age group
Shipping

Monthly

£ 10 /month

Physical letter

  • Physical letter delivered monthly
  • Audio recording
  • Discovery Sheets
  • Cultural activities & recipe

No commitment — Cancel anytime

6-Month

£ 55 /6 months

£9.17/month

  • Everything in Monthly
  • Save £5 vs monthly
  • Exclusive Bonus letter

6-month commitment

Digital Only

£ 6.50 /month

Digital access — no physical letter

  • Digital PDF of the letter
  • Audio reading
  • Discovery Sheets
  • Cultural activities & recipe

No commitment — Cancel anytime

Free shipping in the UK. International: +£3.50/month on physical plans.

Physical plans include the printed letter plus shared online companion files via the QR code printed in the letter. Digital Only includes the digital letter PDF as well.

Sneak peek at a letter

Here's what a typical month looks like!

Paris, March 15, 2026

Cher ami, chère amie,

Aujourd'hui, je t'emmène dans le quartier du Marais, à Paris ! Savais-tu que le mot « marais » signifie « swamp » en anglais ? Il y a très longtemps, ce quartier était une zone humide. Mais aujourd'hui, c'est l'un des quartiers les plus beaux de Paris !

Tu peux y voir la Place des Vosges, la plus ancienne place de Paris. Elle a été construite en 1612 ! C'est un endroit parfait pour lire un livre ou manger une glace.

À bientôt pour de nouvelles aventures !

Votre correspondant(e) français(e)

LF

With the letter, you also receive access to:

Audio recording

Nathalie, a native French speaker, reads the letter to you, so you get the right pronunciation and the right pace.

Discovery Sheets

Companion activities and cultural explorations to accompany each letter.

Cultural Activities

Fun projects and creative activities about French.

Recipe

A traditional recipe to discover French cuisine, step by step.

Get this letter

They love their letters!

Families from around the world share their experience.

My daughter waits for her letter every month with so much excitement! She has made incredible progress in French. The discovery sheets are perfect and the recipes have become our Sunday tradition.

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Sophie

London, UK
Beta Tester

As a French teacher, I recommend Lettres de France to all my students. The content is authentic, well-adapted to each level, and the cultural topics spark amazing discussions in class.

M
Michael

Toronto, Canada
Beta Tester for his class

I love getting real mail! The letter about Provence was my favorite — and I actually made the lavender cookies recipe. Now I write French letters to my pen pal in Lyon!

L
Lucas

Berlin, Germany
Beta Tester

The person behind the letters

Every letter is written with love, by someone who lives and breathes French culture.

Bonjour!

Bonjour les amis!

I'm Nathalie, a French maman, born and raised in Paris, now living in the north of England with my family.

I used to teach French in primary and secondary schools, and I absolutely loved seeing that spark when a child understood a new word or finally got a tricky pronunciation right.

When I became a mum of three and started home educating my own children, I realised how hard it was to find French learning materials that felt real, not just old textbook exercises. I wanted something that brought the language and the culture to life. I wanted my children to have a real dive into French culture, as well as a good understanding of the language, but without having to spend hours hunched over grammar exercises. I wanted them to feel excitement rather than dread when learning the language, and be able to share with them all my childhood memories.

That's how Lettres de France was born. Every letter I write comes straight from the heart. I share the places I grew up exploring, the recipes my family has cooked for generations, the stories I heard growing up and all the little cultural details that make France so special.

I want your children to feel like they have a real French friend, writing to them, each month.

Native Speaker Former Teacher in Sec/6th Form/Primary Worked with children, teens and adults Mum of 3 20+ years experience in teaching/tutoring to adults

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Lettres de France.

Our letters are written at A2/B1 level (CEFR). For complete beginners, we recommend starting with the 7-11 group which uses simpler language and lots of visual support. Parents or teachers can also use the discovery sheets as guided learning tools. Most children progress quickly with regular exposure!

Yes! We deliver worldwide via Royal Mail. Shipping is free within the UK. For international delivery, a flat fee of £3.50/month applies. Delivery typically takes 5-15 business days depending on destination. Every plan includes online companion files each month, wherever you live. The digital letter PDF is available only on the Digital Only plan.

For the monthly plan (physical or digital): absolutely, you can cancel anytime with no questions asked. For the 6-month plan, it's a 6-month commitment. For the yearly plan, it's a 12-month commitment. In all cases, you can cancel the renewal at any time and keep access to all content you've already received.

At the moment, plan changes aren't available within an existing subscription. If you'd like to move from monthly to yearly, switch from digital to physical, or choose a different option, simply cancel your current subscription and start a new one. Your existing subscription will stay active until the end of its billing period.

Each month explores a different facet of French culture: gastronomy, French regions, history, art, holidays and traditions, nature, famous figures, daily life, music, cinema, and more. We carefully select topics that are engaging for young learners and provide a rich cultural context.

Yes! All audio recordings are made by native French speakers. For the 7-11 group, the reading is slower and more articulated. For the 12-18 group, the audio is at a natural conversational pace. This helps learners get used to authentic French pronunciation and rhythm.

Yes! If you don't need the physical letter, our Digital Only plan (£6.50/month) gives you access to the letter PDF, audio reading, discovery sheets, cultural activities, and recipe — all delivered to your inbox each month. Physical plans include the printed letter plus the shared companion files, but not the digital letter PDF.

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