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

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

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

The "51" - Pastis The Provençal drink called Pastis When you come to Provence, a whole universe of new horizons and new flavors is available to you. Among these flavors, I will invite you to discover the calisson, the tarte tropézienne and “Pastis”. Pastis is the undisputed drink of the South of France. What is Pastis, THE Provençal drink? Liquor produced in Provence, Pastis is THE drink to discover when you come for an immersion stay in Provence. Pastis is born from the mace

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

Virginie In Provence My children love garlic confit and olives or fish soup. This often surprises my students when they come home. We often laugh together. So we love to eat bouillabaisse from time to time. I do not cook it but my cousin, who lives in Marseille, cooks it very well. She entrusted me with her recipe and agreed that I share it with you. I will also take this opportunity to share with you the origin of this emblematic dish of Provence. La Bouillabaisse in Proven

Very famous for its «good food», the restaurant called L’Éveil du goût is often full. It has happened several times that my students cannot eat there because of the lack of places. So feel free to book at the beginning of your immersion at home or your stay in Provence. The restaurant is located in the village square of Rousset. It is possible to have lunch indoors or outdoors depending on the seasons. In summer, you can book a table near the fountain. I love fountains! There

Departure to Château La Coste with Angela Virginie asked me to discover the Château Lacoste this week. As I am sick of transport, I drive. We drove a little over 30 minutes on windy and winding roads today before arriving at Chaâteau Lacoste. Château Lacoste is a large vineyard with several art exhibitions and some restaurants. The place is very beautiful with wildflowers everywhere. I liked the place as soon as we arrived. Château La Coste The artistic journey of Château La

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

My name is Marcia. I spent a wonderful week of immersion with Virginie. I want to share a trip that left a big impression on me. That day, after breakfast and the morning lesson on the conditional, we left for Aix-en-Provence. We took gas on the road, which was not easy. The refineries were on strike at the time. After a visit to the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, we went to lunch at the Hotel Caumont. Marcia and Virginie In Provence in Aix en Provence I. Hotel Caumont

My name is Alexandre. I am 16 years old. I live in London. I recently stayed with Virginie in Provence for a few days of French immersion. Virginie was aware of my interests. For example, one day she organized a squash lesson for me because I told her that I was a passionate squash player. Another day, she took me to a museum when she found out that I liked art. Virginie took me to see an exhibition of David Hockney at the Granet Museum in Aix-en-Provence. Alexandre at the Da

We have been living in Rousset since 2020. Rousset is a small Provençal village located at the foot of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire. This little haven of peace therefore happens to be a magnificent natural environment just 15 kilometers from Aix-en-Provence. Arriving at Rousset for an immersion with us, you will notice that we are literally surrounded by vineyards. Here I share with you our best vineyard addresses. Château Grand Boise At the beginning of the 17th century, a

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

Virginie In Provence in Cannes For those who don't know me yet, my name is Virginie. When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming an actress or a singer. I could see myself walking up the steps of the Cannes Film Festival. In fact, I became a French immersion teacher, my passionate career after working 10 years in tourism. So, today I'm taking you to the Cannes Film Festival with me. I. The Cannes Film Festival - More details 1. What is the Cannes Film Festival? The Cannes Film

Virginie In Provence and Erika Hello everyone. Today I'm talking to you about one of the most typical dishes of Provence. Here, everyone knows this specialty. That doesn't mean everyone likes it. My children, for example, don't like meat very much. So stew is not their favorite dish. I usually cook a stew when I have good eaters at home (particularly meat lovers). I would be delighted to introduce you to this recipe during your immersion in Provence if you feel like it. In

How it all began? I am a big fan of Cézanne. I visited his studio a dozen times. I like his story and his paintings. I often offer this visit to my students coming for immersion in Provence. The visit lasts 30 minutes. It can be done with a guide in French, with an audio guide or simply with me. I always have a lot of fun accompanying them and passing on what I know (even if I am not an expert). I share here a brief summary of this artist. Do not hesitate to leave me your co

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

Virginie In Provence My name is Axelle. I am born and I am living in Provence. I am assisting Virginie in the preparation of your immersions in Provence. Every day, we want to share with you the highlights of Provence. Student and basketball player, making this article was very important to me, I wanted to share my vision of the sport, and to show you the different facets of women’s sport. Context According to Pierre de Coubertin: “The Olympic Games must be reserved for men [

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