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My birthday during my immersion course in Provence with Virginie

My Birthday during my immersion course in Provence with Virginie
Virginie and I in Aix-en-Provence

Feeling Young at 70


Today is a big day for me – I’m 70! My god, how time flies. But you know, I feel more alive than ever. It is a pride for me to have dared this adventure in Provence.


Who would have thought, Marsha, at this age, exploring France, learning French, living such a magnificent adventure?


My Birthday during my immersion course in Provence with Virginie
In front of the statue of Roi René in Aix-en-Provence

A Cinema Evening in Aix-en-Provence


Virginie took me to the cinema in Aix. It was a lovely little cinema, with an atmosphere so different from what I know. The film was in French, without subtitles.


Of course, I didn't understand much of the dialogue, but the images, the emotion in the voices, the body language... everything was so expressive.


After the film, Virginie and I chatted about how we felt, in French. It was so fun.


My Birthday during my immersion course in Provence with Virginie
The Christmas tree at the Hôtel de Caumont in Aix-en-Provence

Memorable Dinner and Meet a Puppy


And then, dinner! We went to a charming little restaurant. And there, surprise! An adorable puppy was walking between the tables. I had never seen this before. A puppy in a restaurant!


We enjoyed champagne, seafood and snails. The puppy came to see us, adding a little more magic to our evening. We spoke French all evening, laughing about our adventures and exchanging stories.


My Birthday during my immersion course in Provence with Virginie
At the restaurant in Aix-en-Provence

Returning Home Singing


The return home was just as joyous. Virginie and I sang Bruno Mars songs in the car, at the top of our lungs. Bruno Mars, the first concert of my life. The song “Locked out of Heaven” stayed in my head all night.


When I got home, I had a last glass of wine. I brushed my teeth and went to bed with a smile on my face. What a wonderful way to end my birthday!


My Birthday during my immersion course in Provence with Virginie
On the beach of Cassis in Provence

There you go, it was my birthday in Provence. A day full of laughter, discoveries and friendship. A memory I will never forget.


If you are coming for an immersion stay in Provence, I really invite you to contact Virginie en Provence. She will be happy to help you discover the different aspects of Provence: the landscapes and scents, but also the culture, the gastronomy... while helping you improve your French.

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