Mary Katherine and Virginie in Provence at the end of a beautiful morning of French immersion in Rousset Hello! My name is Mary Katherine, I’m American, and I’m currently in Provence for a one-month French immersion with Virginie in Provence . I chose January, a quieter time of year — perfect for discovering the region in a different light. I don’t regret my choice at all: it’s easier to talk with local shopkeepers, waiters, and people in town, and to practice French in a rel

Souvenir photo in front of Pavillon Vendôme, a 17th-century gem in Aix Welcoming back a loyal student on immersion This weekend, we had the joy of welcoming back Robin, a loyal student returning for her second French immersion stay in Provence. Her arrival felt a bit like Christmas 🎁: gifts, laughter, hugs… The children were thrilled to see her again, and so were we. 👉 Discover my French immersion stays in Provence Breakfast in Provence: starting the immersion day Gluten-fr

Virginie and I in Aix-en-Provence Feeling Young at 70 Today is a big day for me – I’m 70! My god, how time flies. But you know, I feel more alive than ever. It is a pride for me to have dared this adventure in Provence. Who would have thought, Marsha, at this age, exploring France, learning French, living such a magnificent adventure? In front of the statue of Roi René in Aix-en-Provence A Cinema Evening in Aix-en-Provence Virginie took me to the cinema in Aix. It was a lovel

I’m going to share with you some of the walks and hikes that we usually do as a family in the Montagne Sainte-Victoire. I hope this will inspire you to explore this extraordinary natural area—whether you’re on holiday in Provence or on a French immersion in Provence. Iconic view of Montagne Sainte-Victoire: Cézanne’s muse and a paradise for hiking in Provence Montagne Sainte-Victoire, a symbol of Provence The Montagne Sainte-Victoire is one of the most iconic landscapes in th

Small village alley in Provence This summer, my family and I spent an unforgettable week in Provence. My name is Laura, I am English. With my husband James and our children, Hannah and Ethan, we decided to learn French while enjoying the holidays. Virginie welcomed us and showed us Provence.  It was a great experience, with family moments and new discoveries. Here are three places that we particularly liked and which are perfect for families looking for discoveries and momen

La rentrée scolaire at Rousset, in Provence After the holidays, what will you do? For my 3 children, it's back to school time with joy and great mood. Summer holidays last 2 months in France. In 2021, the holidays were from July 7th to September 1st. The back-to-school day always takes place on September 1st. So, if September 1st is a Thursday. The children must take their schoolbag back on a Thursday. It turns out that this year September 1st is a Wednesday. As there is no s

Lonnie and Virginie at the château de Lourmarin in Provence Hello, my name is Lonnie. During my immersion course in Provence, I had the chance to experience many unforgettable days. Today I want to share with you one of these incredible days, made possible thanks to Virginie en Provence. This day was filled with discoveries, encounters and unforgettable moments that I want to tell you about. Breakfast and French practice in Provence Croissants for breakfast in Provence My day

Virginie and I in front of Lourmarin castle Today, I'm sharing with you my amazing day in Provence with Virginie. It's Lonnie writing, and I'm at Virginie's for a total immersion course. We've experienced incredible things: eating delicious food, speaking French all day, and seeing beautiful landscapes. Since this morning, I've been so excited to discover what the day had in store for us. So, I'm taking you along with me to experience this unique day in Provence. 1/ A Magical

My name is Angela. I have been learning French for years. I am passionate about this language and constantly want to improve. In 2019, I discovered Virginie In Provence. I fell in love with the region and also with Virginie's teaching. Every day, I write down what I did during the day. It's also an opportunity for me to work on my writing because Virginie corrects my assignments every day. Today, I want to share an example of a day that I am fortunate to spend in immersion wi

Mont Ventoux in Provence Hello everyone ! My name is Emily. I come from Canada and I had the chance to experience a week of immersion course in Provence with Virginie. During this week, not only did I improve my French, but I also discovered unique winter activities. Every day was a new opportunity to learn the language while discovering the treasures of the region. Here are three highlights of my stay in Rousset. Immersion in Provence: discovery of the truffle fields of Rogn

Provence We have been living in Provence for over 8 years. I'm not from the area but I fell in love with it when I was studying a few years ago. Winter is my favorite season in this region. I'll explain why. Why visit Provence in winter? Visiting Provence in winter is really a guarantee of tranquility to begin with. No stress to park, no jostling at monuments. Also the temperatures are very pleasant. It is possible to walk around in a T-shirt and eat an ice cream on Cassis be