Lavender fields on the Valensole Plateau in Provence Hello everyone! My name is Liam. I'm Australian, and I love adventure as well as discovering new cultures. This summer, I had the opportunity to take part in a French immersion program in Provence with Virginie. This experience allowed me to improve my French while discovering the landscapes, culture, and gastronomy of Provence. Provence in summer is a true paradise: endless lavender fields, colorful markets, authentic vill

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

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

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

Angela and I during our pottery class in Aix-en-Provence My name is Angela. At the beginning of the year, Virginie’s husband gave her a voucher for a pottery wheel class. She invited me to join her… and I gladly accepted. After sharing breakfast, we drove to Aix-en-Provence. We arrived a bit early, which gave us time to stroll around and browse a few shops before heading to the studio. The class starts at 10 a.m. A bright studio and an intimate atmosphere A bright and peacefu

Arriving in France: the beginning of an immersion… and a change of rhythm The first two days of a French immersion are often the most unsettling. Even for people who “already understand French quite well.” Why the first two days are the most destabilizing Jet lag and physical fatigue The body learns too. And sometimes it needs time to recover The body learns too. And sometimes it needs time to recover. First, there is jet lag. That is why I always encourage people to arrive i

David climbing toward the summit under the Provençal sun Hello everyone. My name is David, I am English, and I came to stay with Virginie and her family for a French immersion program in July. As I am sporty, Virginie suggested that we go hiking on the Sainte-Victoire mountain, near Aix-en-Provence. I was very happy when Virginie asked me if I could write a few words about the excursion we did together. It’s a great way to practice my written French! So I’m going to tell you

Morgiou cove, one of the most iconic calanques in southern France Hello, my name is Jhané, and at the end of spring I went on a French immersion stay with a French teacher and her family in order to improve my French. I chose Virginie, near Aix-en-Provence, and I really had a great time. Discovering the Calanques during a French immersion stay When I arrived at Virginie’s place, she suggested several excursions.These guided excursions are part of the immersion stay. As I re

Provençal stuffed vegetables, also known as “petits farcis” Petits farcis are a typically Provençal dish—simple, generous, and found in many families across the region. And for one single dish, there are… hundreds of variations. In reality, almost every family has its own recipe, passed down and adapted from one generation to the next. Today, I’d like to share the version my family loves most. It’s a very simple, vegetarian recipe—healthy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. So,

The Arles Arena Hello, my name is Jeannie, my daughter’s name is Meagan, and we live in North Carolina, in the United States. We spent a wonderful week of immersion in Provence at Virginie’s home. Because my daughter and I are very interested in art and culture, we mentioned this to Virginie. She therefore suggested that we discover Arles, an emblematic city of Provence with an impressive artistic and historical heritage. Arles in Provence: a city between the Rhône, the Camar

A mimosa tree in bloom along a sunny Provençal road. Hello! My name is Marie Catherine, and I live in California.This winter, I decided to come to Provence for a French immersion stay with Virginie in Provence . From our very first email exchanges, the connection felt easy and warm. I’ve loved Provence for a long time, and I wanted to discover it in a different way. I absolutely do not regret my choice. Thanks to Virginie, I not only improved my French, but I also discovered

Mary Katherine on the beach in Menton in the middle of winter Hello, my name is Mary Katherine. This week, I’m on an immersion stay with Virginie in Provence, and we’re visiting several places in the region. In this article, I’d like to tell you about one of our days — or rather two! — during my immersion. Day 1: Menton during my immersion in Provence Arrival in Menton for Mary Katherine and Virginie in Provence Yesterday, Virginie and I went on a road trip along the French R

Winter landscape in Provence Hello everyone! My name is Emily, I’m from Canada, and I had the chance to spend a week on an immersion stay in Provence with Virginie. During this week, I not only improved my French, but I also discovered typical winter activities in the region. Every day was a new opportunity to learn the language while experiencing Provence in a different way. Here are three highlights from my stay in Rousset, near Aix-en-Provence. Immersion in Provence: disco

Provençal village in winter, between stone and light Visiting Provence in winter is, first of all, a guarantee of peace and quiet. No stress when parking, no crowds in monuments. Temperatures are also very pleasant. It is possible to walk around in a T-shirt and enjoy an ice cream on the beach in Cassis in the middle of January. The mild climate, combined with the absence of crowds, allows you to truly feel and experience Provence in a more intimate way. Why visit Provence in