Grand Boise restaurant in Rousset: an evening in Provence with Virginie In Provence
- virginieinprovence
- May 26
- 3 min read
During our stay in Provence, we reunited with Virginie from Virginie In Provence in Rousset, a charming village located just 25 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Rousset is a typical Provençal village of around 5,000 inhabitants where you can find everything you need: bakeries, restaurants, local shops, the post office, and hair salons. Among all the local places we discovered, the restaurant Grand Boise was the one that impressed us the most.
Reunited in Provence with Virginie In Provence
With Georges, my husband, we had already taken part in a French immersion stay in Provence with Virginie back in 2019. During that first trip, we visited the Musée Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer, an excursion you can discover in this article.
This year, we had planned a trip to Italy, but we absolutely wanted to stop in Provence to see Virginie and her family again. Despite her very busy schedule, she welcomed us with warmth and generosity. After visiting her home in Rousset, we decided to have dinner at Grand Boise restaurant, located just a few minutes from her house. Even though the restaurant is within walking distance, we preferred taking the car back with the children after dinner.
Grand Boise in Rousset: generous French cuisine
Grand Boise offers traditional French cuisine with homemade dishes and quality ingredients.
As soon as we arrived, we ordered a glass of wine: white for Virginie, red for Georges, and rosé for me. We then chose a delicious duck breast served with homemade fries and salad. The waiter asked us how we wanted the meat cooked, and everything was perfectly prepared.
Virginie strongly recommended trying their famous French toast dessert, which she considers THE dessert you absolutely have to taste at the restaurant. Unfortunately, the portions were so generous that we were already full after the main course!
A family-friendly restaurant near Aix-en-Provence
For families looking for a welcoming restaurant in Provence, Grand Boise is an excellent choice.
We were there with Virginie’s three children: Tom, Léo and Lily. The staff quickly took the children’s order so they would not have to wait too long before eating.
The children’s menu offers several simple and tasty options: homemade chicken nuggets and fries, truffle ham, or steak and fries. What we especially appreciated was the quality of the ingredients: real chicken, real homemade fries made from fresh potatoes, and portions perfectly adapted for children.
While waiting for their meal, the children were also able to play quietly near the tapas area without disturbing the other guests.
A beautiful evening in Provence near Sainte-Victoire
Our evening at Grand Boise restaurant was a wonderful reunion in Provence. The children loved the experience, and Virginie told us the next day that they already wanted to go back.
After a good night’s sleep, we met again the following day for a relaxing walk at the foot of the Montagne Sainte-Victoire, one of the most iconic landscapes in Provence.
French immersion stay in Provence with Virginie In Provence
I would like to end this article by sincerely recommending Virginie as a French immersion teacher in Provence. She is a warm, caring and patient person who knows how to make her students feel confident while introducing them to Provençal culture.
If you would like to experience a French immersion stay in Provence, improve your French while discovering beautiful landscapes, gastronomy and the southern French lifestyle, we highly recommend contacting Virginie In Provence.
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