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 Virginie Van Der Wees

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Virginie Van Der Wees lives with her young family near the Montagne Sainte Victoire, a short 20-minute drive from Aix-En-Provence. She is a masseuse and a certified French teacher for non-French speakers. Since 2018, Virginie puts together full immersion experiences that include hosting and supporting language learners at their family home.

The Virginie in Provence curriculum allows students to build on their knowledge and move to the next level and beyond – all while enjoying the wonders that Provence has to offer. Suitable for any age group, Virginie offers adapted, tailor-made solutions for clients who are moving to Provence. This program allows them to improve their French and overcome cultural changes. Virginie also provides classic French lessons and cooking lessons (in French) online or at the client’s home.

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Architecture in Provence · Inspire · Keith Van Sickle · Provencal History & Traditions

UNESCO Royal Fortresses of Languedoc: Cathars and Castles of Southern France

September 4, 2026
Who were the Cathars of Southern France? Did they build castle-fortresses in Languedoc? Let’s find out. In the 13th century, the Pope joined with the King of France to launch a crusade against the Cathars, a heretical sect that thrived in the Languedoc region of France. It was a campaign of great cruelty that led …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence

Changing How We Travel: An Exclusive Interview with Alastair Sawday

August 31, 2026
We love receiving questions from Perfectly Provence readers about travel and places to stay. So, when Alastair Sawday himself, the visionary behind Sawday’s, reached out in search of an “old contact in Provence,” we were thrilled. His friend, once an inspector for Sawday’s Special Places and a regional guide, had drifted out of touch. With …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

5 Provencal Villages to Visit from the Mountains to the Mediterranean

August 28, 2026
Dreaming of southern France? Provence welcomes you from snow-capped Alps to sunlit shores, where each village—from mountain heights to the Mediterranean—unfolds its own tale. In this article, we invite you to discover five Provencal gems: Banon, Tourtour, Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Menton, and Villefranche-sur-Mer. As we move from wild mountain vistas to vibrant seaside towns, each destination reveals …
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Provencal Recipes · Side Dish · Starter Course · Stephanie Villegas · Taste

Asparagus, Burrata, Charred Lemon and Toasted Hazelnut Crunch

August 24, 2026
Whether you serve this asparagus burrata dish as a starter, side, or a light lunch, it feels like summer on a platter. It’s simple yet elegant. Quickly searing the asparagus brings out its natural sweetness, and the lemon adds a touch of brightness. The creamy burrata, blended with the warm juices from the asparagus and …
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Keith Van Sickle · Restaurant Recommendations · Taste

Dining at Château des Alpilles in St-Rémy-de-Provence and Feel like Royalty

August 17, 2026
On a warm evening, there’s no better place for a special meal than Château des Alpilles in St-Rémy-de-Provence. It’s a hotel-restaurant that has been delighting visitors since the 19th century. A Spectacular Setting It’s not just that the food is delicious; the setting is spectacular, too. You arrive via a long driveway bordered by century-old …
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