Explore · Learning French · Road Trips South of France · Virginie Van Der Wees Learning French on a Two-Day Road Trip to the French Riviera November 8, 2024One of my French students, Mary Katherine, wanted to visit the French Riviera during her immersion homestay in Provence. It was January, a lovely month to see the Côte d’Azur. It is not beach weather, but it is generally sunny and, with the proper layers, comfortable for touring around. Plus, it is the time when …Continue Reading
Explore · Villages Towns and Cities Here are 4 Reasons to Visit Nice, France December 14, 2017When I did my equivalent of the Grand Tour of Europe (minus the stately balls) in my 20s, Nice was the place we landed after an exhausting whirlwind of cities and train rides. Broke and fatigued, my then-boyfriend and I decided to spend a few extra days recuperating by the sea. It has remained a …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Puyricard, Where I Live in Provence January 7, 2020Fully bilingual (English and French), Tasha Powell calls Los Angeles, California home when she is not in living in Puyricard outside of Aix-en-Provence. Located 10 kilometres from the centre of Aix, Puyricard is part of the greater metro area, with the benefits of centralized services such as public transport. The town is an ideal choice …Continue Reading
Explore · Tasha Powell · Villages Towns and Cities All Aboard! Why Take the Bateaux Verts Ferry to Saint-Tropez? July 6, 2026Whether you arrive by car, yacht, helicopter or ferry, Saint Tropez is worth a visit! However, arriving in Saint Tropez can mean sitting in traffic during peak seasons or during events. Tasha discovered an easy way to reach Saint-Tropez. Start in Sainte-Maxime or Port Grimaud and take one of Les Bateaux Verts. Electric Boats Good …Continue Reading
