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Featuring 25 recipes from the South of France for cooler fall weather, along with menu suggestions, all designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable. Download this PDF, which includes recipes for starters, main courses, side dishes, and desserts.
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 Learning French

Choosing to live in France, even if it is part-time, is a commitment to joining a community. Although, it is possible to “get by” with “menu French” most of the expats that we have spoken to would agree that improving your French language skills will significantly enhance your understanding and appreciation for the culture in Provence. As a bonus, several studies have concluded that multiple language speakers have a higher rate of cognitive function and build multitasking skills. Read what our writers have to say about learning French and alternatives for language lessons.

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Explore · Learning French · Villages Towns and Cities · Virginie Van Der Wees

Marseille’s Château d’If: French Immersion and the Count of Monte Cristo

October 29, 2025
Did you know that a short ferry ride from Marseille is an archipelago of islands? There are four islands in the Iles de Frioul archipelago, and ferries run from the Vieux Port regularly during the summer months. You can easily spend a day hiking the trails or lounging on the beaches of Ratonneau. The smallest …
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Explore · Learning French · Stay Fit · Virginie Van Der Wees

Hiking Mont Sainte-Victoire in Provence and Learning French

December 6, 2024
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 more about French immersion holidays …
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Perfectly Provence...is an essential online resource, a digital magazine for locals and visitors alike, with content collected from the region’s top regional writers. Focused exclusively on Provence, Perfectly Provence includes targeted regional content for both tourists and for those who have chosen the area for their permanent home. About Perfectly Provence

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