Hiking Mont Sainte Victoire
ExploreLearning FrenchStay FitVirginie Van Der Wees

Hiking Mont Sainte Victoire in Provence and Learning French

David joined Virginie and her family for a French immersion homestay in July. He wanted to incorporate some sporty challenges while learning French so Virginie suggested hiking to the summit of Mont Sainte Victoire. David wrote the following bilingual text as an exercise to test his written French. Find out …

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Road Trip French Riviera
ExploreLearning FrenchRoad Trips South of FranceVirginie Van Der Wees

Learning French on a Two-Day Road Trip to the French Riviera

One 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, …

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Hiking Mont Sainte Victoire
ExploreLearning FrenchStay FitVirginie Van Der Wees

Mont Sainte Victoire Hiking My Recommendations for Great Walks

Students who join me in Provence for a French immersion experience want to improve their French and explore the region. Our home and Mas de Trois Pins studio are in Rousset, a village near Mont Sainte Victoire. This article highlights a few of the hiking trails on this mountain. It …

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Studio Maison sur Rousset Provence
ExploreLearning FrenchRoad Trips South of FranceVirginie Van Der Wees

Learning French on these Excursions from Aix-en-Provence

When students join me in Provence for a French immersion stay, I want to make sure that they improve their language skills and also get a chance to visit the region. Below are a few excursions from Aix-en-Provence that I have taken with students during their visits. Some of these …

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About the Tour de France
InspireLearning FrenchVirginie Van Der WeesWhat's On Provence & Cote d'Azur

Learn About the Tour de France Bilingual Text with Details

My husband is a sports fan… all sports! And bike racing is one of them. He, therefore, watches the Tour de France every year, especially the mountain stages. So he’s in a great position to give me all the information I need to write this article with details about the …

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Arles Must-See Provence
ExploreLearning FrenchVillages Towns and CitiesVirginie Van Der Wees

Visiting Arles for Art While Learning French in Provence

Jeannie and her daughter, Megan, joined Virginie for a wonderful French immersion week in Provence. They stayed in the studio Mas des Pins during their time in the region. Both mother and daughter are art lovers, so Virginie suggested visiting Arles. The text in English and French (written by Virginie’s …

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Stephanie Villegas Private Chef Cooking classes
French Cooking ClassesLearning FrenchStephanie VillegasTaste

Mastering French Cuisine and Language: Cooking Classes in the Charming Alpilles

We are thrilled to introduce our new and exciting service – Cooking and Conversation classes in my village of Fontvieille in the Alpilles. French Language Cooking Classes: In collaboration with Catherine, a certified French teacher with over 25 years of experience, our two-hour class provides a unique blend of culinary …

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Courge Pumpkin Squash Provence markets
Learning FrenchVirginie Van Der Wees

Halloween in Provence it’s Becoming a Tradition

This article about Halloween in Provence by Virginie Van Der Wees is bilingual, written in English, followed by French text. For those interested in improving their French and learning about the traditions of Halloween in the South of France, please keep reading. French Immersion Holiday Celebrating Halloween in Provence As …

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Le Best French Forever Club
Carolyne Kauser-AbbottExpat Living and Real EstateLearning French

Join a Francophile Community, hosted by a French native

Imagine if you could transport yourself to France from the comfort of your living room. You would open your computer or tablet, log into a platform and voilà. Le BFF Club was created as a virtual place to get your French language fix every week. Founded by Provence native Cynthia …

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Anglo-French Learning French Book French Language Tool
Books on ProvenceCarolyne Kauser-AbbottInspireLearning French

The Anglo-French Exchange a Great Guide for Learning French

When The Anglo-French Exchange landed on my doorstep, I wasn’t sure what to expect from Dr. Allswell E. Eno’s first book. At over 700 pages, this manuscript is not for holiday goers who want to order off a menu when they visit Provence. Instead, The Anglo-French Exchange is a reference …

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