Pétanque game in Provence Are you planning a language stay in Provence and looking to discover Provençal culture in a different way? During your French immersion with Virginie In Provence, you will not only learn the French language, but also experience local traditions such as the famous pétanque, a true symbol of southern France. An authentic French immersion in the heart of Provence Pétanque balls in Provence During your stay in Provence with us, you will be accommodated

Kathleen and Virginie In Provence in Rousset near Sainte-Victoire mountain During our stay in Provence, we reunited with Virginie from Virginie In Provence in Rousset, a charming village located just 25 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Rousset is a typical Provençal village of around 5,000 inhabitants where you can find everything you need: bakeries, restaurants, local shops, the post office, and hair salons. Among all the local places we discovered, the restaurant Grand Boise w

Panoramic view of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde in Marseille Hello, my name is Angela. This year, I am back in Provence for a French immersion stay with Virginie in Provence. During my stay, we decided to visit Marseille and its most iconic landmarks. When we arrived at the Old Port of Marseille, I noticed the famous tourist train that goes up to the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. I was immediately delighted because I had dreamed of visiting this emblematic monument of Marsei

A Provençal aperitif with a glass of pastis during a French immersion stay in Provence Discovering pastis during an immersion in Provence When you come to Provence, an entire world of new flavors and Provençal traditions will open up to you. Among the region’s most iconic specialties, I will invite you to discover the famous calisson from Aix-en-Provence, the delicious tarte tropézienne… and of course pastis, the emblematic drink of southern France. A true symbol of the Prove

Lavender fields in Provence Hello everyone! My name is Lucas, and I’m passionate about travel, always looking for authentic and immersive experiences. Recently, I had the opportunity to enjoy a French immersion stay in Provence with Virginie, a French teacher who is deeply passionate about her region. Between French lessons, Provençal gastronomy, and discovering the famous lavender fields of Provence, this experience became much more than a simple language trip. My immersion

Traditional bouillabaisse from Marseille My children love confit garlic, olives and fish soup. It often surprises my students when they come to our home, and we usually laugh about it together. At home, we love enjoying a good bouillabaisse from time to time. I do not cook it myself, but my cousin, who lives in Marseille, prepares it wonderfully well. She shared her traditional recipe with me and kindly agreed to let me share it with you today. I will also take this opportuni

Zucchini velouté at L’Éveil du Goût restaurant in Rousset Introduction: a well-known restaurant in Rousset Highly regarded for its gastronomy in Rousset, the restaurant L’Éveil du Goût is often fully booked. Several times, my students during their French immersion in Provence were unable to have lunch there because there were no tables available. I strongly recommend making a reservation at the beginning of your stay. A lovely terrace on the village square The village square

Entrance of Château La Coste in Provence The journey to Château La Coste with Angela This week, I had the chance to discover Château La Coste, a must-visit destination in Provence that beautifully combines contemporary art, architecture, and vineyards. Since I get motion sickness, I was the one driving. We drove for about 30 minutes along the winding roads of Provence, surrounded by vineyards and typical landscapes. As soon as we arrived, we were completely charmed: 🌸 wildfl

French immersion in Provence with Angela My name is Angela. I’ve been learning French for several years, and I’m truly passionate about this language. I’m always looking to improve and gain confidence, both in speaking and writing. In 2019, I discovered Virginie In Provence, and this French immersion experience in Provence was a real turning point for me. I fell in love with the region… but also with the way Virginie teaches French—naturally and in a very engaging way. Every

David Hockney, The Swimming Pool – an iconic artwork French in Provence: my immersion in Aix-en-Provence and the David Hockney exhibition Can you really learn French by visiting a museum in Provence?That’s exactly what I experienced during my stay with Virginie In Provence. My name is Alexandre, I’m 16 years old, and I live in London. I came to Provence for a few days of French immersion, and this experience turned out to be much more than just a language stay. From the momen

Connecting body and language My name is Virginie. I am a French and yoga teacher in Provence, and today I would like to talk about a subject that deeply fascinates me: 👉 the connection between the body and learning French. During my immersion programs in Provence, I regularly include yoga sessions, body treatments, and meditation to support the learning of French. This approach combines language immersion and well-being, allowing students to learn French in a different way —

Virginie and Marcia in Aix-en-Provence, enjoying a Provence immersion experience My name is Marcia. I spent a wonderful week of immersion with Virginie. I would like to share with you an excursion that really left a lasting impression on me. That day, after breakfast and our morning lesson on the conditional tense, we headed to Aix-en-Provence. On the way, we had to stop for petrol, which was not easy at all. The refineries were on strike at the time. After exploring the beau

My family in the vineyards in Rousset We have been living in Rousset since 2020. Rousset is a small Provençal village located at the foot of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire. This peaceful haven offers a stunning natural setting just 15 kilometers from Aix-en-Provence. When you arrive in Rousset for a French immersion in Provence, you will quickly notice that we are literally surrounded by vineyards. Here, I would like to share my favorite vineyard addresses around the Sainte-Vic

Provence as a setting for learning People often imagine a language immersion stay in Provence as a series of intensive classes, forced conversations, and constant efforts to “speak correctly.” In reality, a day in a French immersion program in Provence looks much more like ordinary life — simply lived in French. Here, you wake up, have breakfast, talk about the weather, the children, the plan for the day. You don’t start working on French first thing in the morning.You let i

The Rotonde Fountain in Aix-en-Provence, a must-see landmark in the heart of the city Hello, When traveling far from home, we often want to see as much as possible—especially when discovering a region as rich and diverse as Provence. So I thought that an overview of the best excursions around Aix-en-Provence could help you choose according to your interests: villages, nature, heritage, sea, gastronomy, or vineyards. Below, I’m sharing a list of the main places to visit in the

Chairs on the Croisette facing the sea in Cannes For those who don’t know me yet, my name is Virginie. When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming an actress or a singer. I could easily imagine myself walking up the famous red carpet steps of the Cannes Film Festival. In fact, I became a French immersion teacher, my passion job, after working for 10 years in the tourism industry. Today, I’m taking you with me to discover the Cannes Film Festival, one of the most prestigious eve

Lunch with a view over the bay of Menton During my immersion stay with Virginie in Provence, some days are dedicated to practicing French while discovering iconic places in the region. That Thursday, I wanted to surprise her… and invite her to lunch at Mirazur, a three-Michelin-star restaurant voted best restaurant in the world in 2019. We drove to Menton as part of the immersion experience, which allowed us to practice French naturally along the way. We left earlier than usu

Provençal cooking in immersion with a student Hello everyone, Today, I’d like to tell you about one of the most typical dishes of Provence: daube provençale . Here, everyone knows this culinary specialty. That doesn’t mean everyone loves it. My children, for example, don’t really like meat, so daube is not their favorite dish. I usually cook daube provençale when I have good eaters at home—especially meat lovers. I would be delighted to introduce you to this traditional recip

Sainte-Victoire Mountain, Paul Cézanne’s muse in Provence How it all began I am a big fan of Paul Cézanne. I’ve visited his studio in Aix-en-Provence about ten times. I deeply love his story and his paintings. I often include this visit in my French immersion programs in Provence. The visit of Cézanne’s studio lasts about 30 minutes. It can be done with a French-speaking guide, with an audio guide, or simply with me. I always truly enjoy guiding my students and sharing what I

Provence is felt before it is told For several years now, I have been welcoming people from all over the world for French immersion stays in Provence. Some come to improve their French, others to slow down their rhythm of life, and others simply to experience something more human, more rooted in everyday life. Often, they arrive with a rather vague idea of what a language immersion stay in Provence really is. And almost always, they leave with much more than they expected. He