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

The Radious Cité Hello, My name is Angela. I would like to tell you about the excursion I did with Virginie during my immersion in Provence. During my second one-month immersion with Virginie, I wanted to return to Marseille. We started the day with a city tour. Then we visited the Basilica of Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde. Finally, we went to the Cité radieuse. Sculpture representing Le Corbusier Presentation of the Cité Radieuse La Cité Radieuse is a building built by Le Corbusi

My family egg hunting Hello everyone, I thought you might be interested in discovering the Easter traditions in France, also called "Pâques"! It is an important holiday in France, both religious and traditional. It is a Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated every year on the Sunday following the first full moon after March 21st. In France, we celebrate it with our families. We enjoy a long weekend of three days because Easter Mo

Virginie cooking in Provence Those who know me know that I love to eat… and that I can eat quite a lot! What I especially love is discovering new flavors and sharing my favorite places. If you come for a French immersion stay in Provence, I can recommend the best restaurants in Rousset and around the Sainte-Victoire mountain. And yes… I also love champagne 🍾. I’ll happily share the cuvées Alex and I have approved. Here are my favorite restaurants near the house.  Le Bistrot