Virginie In Provence It’s back to school in France. I just reread my article from the last two years. And I realize that the concerns have really changed. For two years, we were mostly concerned about whether children would wear masks or not. Even if Covid has not disappeared, the questions related to the back to school have become more classic. Children wonder who will be their master or mistress and if they will find their classmates in their class. I will tell you here ho

Angela during her immersion in Provence in front of a work by Vasarely My name is Angela. I am American. I was born in Louisiana and live in California. I’m on my fourth immersion with Virginie. The latter knows my passion for modern art. This is why she took me to explore the Vasarely Foundation in Aix-en-Provence. Today, I take you to this place which promises a deep immersion in the world of Op Art. Discovery of the Vasarely Foundation: a pillar of modern art The Vasarely

The refuge of Cézanne at the bottom of the Sainte-Victoire Mountain My name is Mary Katherine. I believe you'll be reading several articles written by me because I'm immersed with Virginie In Provence for the entire month of January. This week, Virginie is introducing me to the Cézanne Studio in Aix-en-Provence. I'm taking you along with us. 1. Visiting Cézanne's studio during your immersion in Provence: Studio Description a. Visiting Cézanne's studio during your immersio

Marcia facing the Sainte-Victoire mountain Hello. My name is Marcia. I'm from Albuquerque. I came to Provence for immersion on the recommendation of my French teacher in the United States, who is also named Virginie. She is also known by her business name, "Ehouiclass." I've been here for a few days now, and I feel very comfortable in my studio surrounded by Virginie and her family. So, I want to share with you one of the beautiful days I had the chance to experience in this

July 14 Parade July 14th is our national holiday. It is a public holiday where we meet with family or friends to celebrate. Many events take place: balls, concerts, parades but also fireworks. Outside of France, the expression used to talk about this bank holiday is “Bastille day”. But it is an expression that the French do not use. Between us, we ask ourselves: “What are you doing on July 14th?”. And you, what are you doing in Provence this july 14th? Rousset is the small v

Provence has an undeniable charm. That is why it continues to captivate visitors from all over the world. This emblematic region of the South of France is also the guardian of words and expressions specific to its region. Following the article «Le provençal en Provence par Virginie In Provence», new Provençal expressions were requested. I share here the 10 Provençal expressions to know absolutely if you come to Provence. From the origin of these expressions to their profound

Small Provencal market Do you speak French? Yes, do you speak Provençal? Don’t worry, speaking Provençal is not a prerequisite to come to Provence. However, you will quickly realize that some Provençal expressions are often used in everyday life. Provencal therefore still has its importance. In this article I propose to see the history and importance of this language. I hope you like it and will be useful. 1. Provencal in Provence - What is Provencal? Provencal is a Romance

The cyclists of the Tour de France My husband is a sports fan… all sports! And bike racing is one of them. He therefore watches the Tour de France every year, especially the mountain stages. So he's in a great position to give me all the information I need to write this article. This event also brings back fond memories like our meeting with Elizabeth and Mark. Mark is also a big fan of cycling and during their immersion in Provence, Mark climbed the Mont Ventoux just like th

Photo de U lrike Brusch During your stay in Provence with us, you will be accommodated in a private bungalow next to our Mas. During your immersion, you will have 3 hours of lessons per day. We will share two meals together a day and we will do two excursions together in the week. If you wish, you will be welcome to share moments of life with us. You can also enjoy the facilities of the Mas such as the swimming pool, the tennis court or the pétanque court. Pétanque, have yo

Roi, Reine et Fou - Max Ernst Virginie knows that I love art. Indeed, this is my third immersion in Provence with her. My name is Angela. You may have already read some of my articles. It’s a very good exercise to practice your French. That day, we decided to discover the different exhibitions of Aix-en-Provence. The first exhibition we discovered was Max Ernst’s exhibition at the Hôtel de Caumont. It was the one that struck me the most. Then we walked to the Cité du Livre to