My children in Éguilles, playing with the water of a Provençal fountain My name is Virginie, and I am a French immersion teacher near Aix-en-Provence. Today, I would like to introduce you to a village that is especially close to our hearts: Éguilles, where we lived as a family for two years. I hope this virtual visit will inspire you to come and practice your French during an immersion stay with me in Provence. Éguilles, a Provençal village with a surprising name   Typical al

Virginie in Provence enjoying almond tree blossoms in Provence at the end of winter Have you ever been to Provence? If so, do you enjoy Provençal vegetation? I absolutely love it! There are so many different trees and plants here, such as pine trees, mimosa, almond trees, lavender, and rosemary. Today, I’d like to tell you about almond trees. Almond trees are known for their delicate blossoms and their fruit: almonds. In Provence, they are also loved for their spectacular flo

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

My family gathered to celebrate the Christmas spirit For us, the Aix-en-Provence Christmas Market has become a true family tradition. Every December, we go there, usually all together. Since we celebrate Christmas at home, this outing is our little festive escape before or after the preparations. 📅 In 2025, the Aix-en-Provence Christmas Market will take place from November 11 to January 12 on the Cours Mirabeau. It’s not a huge market, but that’s exactly what I like. It’s hu

In Provence, Christmas is a celebration where old traditions meet family warmth. From Sainte-Barbe to the thirteen desserts, Virginie shares her rituals and memories of an authentic, delicious, and heartwarming French Christmas

Photography of the café Les Deux Garçons in Aix en Provence - @Flickr on Pinterest The Café les Deux Garçons is an iconic place in Aix-en-Provence. People from Aix call it "Les 2G". It was created in 1792 and over time became a gathering place for artists, intellectuals, and celebrities from around the world. This Provencal institution has been frequented by personalities such as Paul Cézanne, Émile Zola, Pablo Picasso, and Albert Camus. With its historical charm and timeless

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Hello. My name is Nina. I am Australian. I come from a small village near Sydney and I am delighted today to be able to share with you my excursion to Moustiers-Sainte-Marie with Virginie. An immersion course in Provence at Virginie’s house for a week in autumn was a carefully considered choice in order to take advantage of the mild weather that Provence still offers during this period, but also to avoid the tourist flow of July and August. My story wi

Discover the Calanque de Sormiou near Marseille: swimming, cabanons and stunning landscapes for an unforgettable immersion in Provence

In immersion at the heart of Glanum’s ancient ruins, learning French differently Hello! My name is Jon. I am currently on a language immersion stay in Provence with my wife Marie, hosted by Virginie. This is what many people call a French immersion in Provence. We chose this experience because we wanted a language immersion in Provence  to learn French in France while enjoying an authentic homestay. This isn’t our first stay (it’s actually the second time we’ve come to Virgin

The Château d’If, made famous by The Count of Monte Cristo I’ve always been a huge fan of The Count of Monte Cristo . When the new movie  was released in 2024, I went to see it with my brother Alex and my eldest son Léo. We loved it so much that we went back a second time. Since then, we’ve watched it several more times at home because we bought the film. And I have to confess something: Pierre Niney, who plays Edmond Dantès, is absolutely amazing. He even reminds me of my hu

A forest in autumn in Provence — between mist and golden colors My name is Nancy, I’m an American student, and I spent an unforgettable autumn in Provence, with Virginie in Provence. During this week of language immersion, I not only learned French, but also discovered the landscapes, traditions, and flavors of autumn in Provence. A crazy thing?! Do you know this expression? I just learned it during my classes! 😄 Each day was a new adventure — French lessons, vineyard visits

Vieux-Port of Marseille Hello. My name is Angela. I'm in Provence again this year for an immersion with Virginie. We decide to go visit Marseille that day. When we arrive, I see the little train that goes to the Basilica of Notre Dame de la Garde. I am very happy because I really want to visit it. The last time I came to Marseille, I tried to visit the Basilica but I couldn't go because I'm sick in transport. Marseille in Provence -The little train ride Arriving at the port

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

Virginie and I in Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in Provence Good morning ! My name is Angela and I am on a language immersion in Provence with Virginie for the fourth time this year. Today we explore L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, a charming little town known for its clear waters and pretty canals. A picturesque morning at L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in Provence The L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue canal in Provence To start the day, we stroll in front of the windows of the many shops. The wind blows hard, but the

The pink flamingos of the Pont de Gau ornithological park Hello! My name is Angela! This winter, I decided to take an immersion course in Provence. It was my first time in 2018! I chose the immersion of Virginie because the place is absolutely sumptuous and Virginie is an outstanding teacher. I had the chance to discover many Provençal traditions and places to see in Provence. In this article I will tell you about one of them: the Camargue ornithological park. The Camargue o

Lavender fields in Provence Hello everyone! My name is Liam. I'm Australian and I love adventure and learning new things. This summer, I had the chance to live in total immersion course with Virginie in Provence. This experience allowed me to perfect my French and discover the culture and landscapes of Provence. Provence in summer is a true paradise, with its lavender fields, colorful markets and impressive gorges. I share with you the excursions that I loved during my imme

Lavender and immersion course in Provence Hello everyone ! My name is Lucas and I am passionate about travel, always looking for authentic experiences. Recently, I had the chance to discover Provence with Virginie, a passionate expert on this beautiful region. In addition to discovering magnificent places, I also came to improve my French, and I must say that I was not disappointed. My immersion course in Provence with Virginie Crêpes for breakfast in Provence Each day began

Fontaine de la Rotonde - Aix en Provence Hello, When traveling far away, we often want to see as much as possible. So, I thought that an overview of the excursions to do in the region would help you make your choice. I. Excursions around Aix-En-Provence: I share my favorite places to do in immersion. Let’s start by discovering the small village of Rousset itself Saint Privat Chapel 1. The Saint Privat Chapel The Saint Privat Chapel is a small religious building located on the

Jon My name is Jon and I came to spend a vacation in France, including two weeks of immersion with Virginie. I came with my wife Marie. We are retired and looking for new adventures. I had been looking forward to doing an immersion course for three years. Virginie was very responsive to my emails and my needs. I may be different from other students because I have almost no formal education in the French language. I don't know if I'm self-taught or not, but that doesn't mean