The month of May is one of my favorite months. The days are longer, the temperatures are milder. Even though I often recommend discovering Provence during winter. May is a month where it is good to discover our region. It is also an important month in France for other reasons. Indeed, several important historical events have occurred in May throughout the history of France. Do you know them? They are: May 1st known as "Labor Day" May 8th which commemorates the armistice of Wo

Virginie In Provence Those who know me know that I like to eat and that I can eat a lot! I also always like to discover new flavors. This is why I can advise you on the best restaurants that you can discover during your immersion stay with us. I also really like champagne, and I will therefore give you the names of the champagnes that we validated with Alex. Bistrot Grand Boise Bistrot Grand Boise Let's start with my favourite: Le Bistrot Grand Boise. I'm not saying that b

Provence How Do You Pronounce “Baux” in Baux de Provence How do we pronounce Baux? We pronounce Baux like the adjective « beau » which means beautiful. I must say that this village is aptly named. Where is Les Baux de Provence Located? The Baux de Provence village is located in the Alpilles massif. It is a village located high up. You can say that it is a perched village. Le Val de l’Enfer Le Val de l'Enfer Therefore, it offers a magnificent view of the valley called Val d

Trees in bloom in spring in Provence Good morning ! My name is Oliver. I had the chance to spend an incredible spring in Provence. For a week, I was hosted by Virginie, who helped me improve my French while showing me the wonders of the region. Thanks to this immersion course, I learned new words every day and experienced unforgettable moments. Here are three spring activities that I loved around Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Rousset. Balade à vélo sur la Route des Crêtes e

Hello everybody. My name is David, and I’m English. I went on a French immersion homestay to Virginie and her family in July. Since I’m quite sporty, Virginie offered to go climbing the Montagne Sainte Victoire. David at the Sainte-Victoire I was very happy when Virginie asked me if I could write a few words about an excursion we did together. It’s a good way to practice my written French. So I am going to tell you about our excursion to the Montagne Sainte-Victoire using ea

Let’s go for a kayaking experience in Provence and discover the crystal clear water of the Calanques with Jahné and Virginie. Hi, my name is Jhané and at the end of Spring, I went for an immersion homestay at a French teacher’s home and her family, to improve my French. I chose Virginie near Aix-en-Provence. And I had lots of fun! Creeks When I arrive at Virginie’s, she advises me on several excursions – accompanied outings are part of the homestay. As I want to kayak, she b

My name is Virginie Van Der Wees. I am a French teacher for non-French speakers. I live in Aix-en-Provence. Every morning, it's a pleasure to wake up and tell myself that I live at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain, 25 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Virginie In Provence at the Allées Provençales in Aix-en-Provence Aix-en Provence, a daily pleasure I love coming for a walk in Aix-en-Provence during mid-season (fall or spring) when the streets are quieter. There is often

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