Le Retour: French Language Exposure

for the Journey Home

French Language Exposure for children aged 4-11

Le Retour is a Maison Hestia service designed to support busy families during the transition between school and home.

Children are collected from school and gently exposed to French through conversation, stories, games and everyday interactions, transforming the journey home into an enriching experience.

While children gain confidence and familiarity with the language, parents gain time, flexibility and peace of mind.

La Retour is a private service, meaning that the entire experience is dedicated to just one family at a time.

What’s included

•⁠ ⁠School collection

•⁠ ⁠Supervised journey and transition home

•⁠ ⁠French language exposure

•⁠ ⁠Age-appropriate activities and conversation

•⁠ ⁠Home drop-off

Benefits

•⁠ ⁠Support during the after-school rush

•⁠ ⁠More time and flexibility for parents

•⁠ ⁠Natural exposure to French

•⁠ ⁠Meaningful use of transition time

•⁠ ⁠A calm and engaging end to the school day

Investment

£94 per experience (one child, up to 2 hours)

Each additional sibling: +£20 each

Availability

Le Retour launches in September 2026.

A limited number of places are available on Mondays and Fridays.

Priority is given to families seeking a regular, year-round arrangement. Summer availability (July and August) may be offered subject to existing commitments and capacity.