Bemidji, Minn.
We built the Lac du Bois site on Turtle River Lake near Bemidji, Minn., to make you feel as though you’ve magically happened upon a French village. The comfortable cabins and facilities are nestled in the beautiful North Woods of Minnesota. As unexpected as it is beautiful, every detail of this Village — from the mailboxes to the street signs to the menus — are authentic to French-speaking cultures.
Fast Facts
Founded: 1962
Language: French
Currency: Euros
College credit for high school students available!
Want to learn more about French Bemidji?
- Take a tour
- Visit our Village Production Page to see pictures of last year’s villagers and camp activities.
- Meet our dean.
- Read about the delicious food at Lac du Bois
- See a typical day.
French Bemidji boasts three specialty programs:
- Afrique!
- Helvetia (available only at our French Bemidji location)
- Les Voyageurs Wilderness Adventure Program
- Helvetia Swiss Week
Thanks to generous donations to the Passport Fund from our supporters, scholarships are available.
Is your child ready for a Concordia Language Villages over-night immersion program?
