Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Locals Travel Tips Top Locals Tips from Three Provencal Artists November 2, 2015Famous artists such as Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and Van Gogh captured the “painter’s light” and the stunning, natural beauty of Provence. Recently, we featured three talented artists based in the South of France a region that continues to inspire and bolster their creative confidence. In case you missed their stories, please read more about Barbara …Continue Reading
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, 2025Did 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 …Continue Reading
David & Karen Taylor · Explore Loving Marseille August 21, 2015By David Taylor Last week we had a great day in Marseille, the city has improved so much over the last few years and is worthy of at least one day if not two. Naturally being by the sea the harbour is a highlight, surrounded by restaurants where you can taste the world famous Explore …Continue Reading
Inspire · Learning French · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees Immersion in the Heart of Glanum’s Ancient Ruins: Learning French Differently December 3, 2025Have you considered learning French on holiday? Virginie Van Der Wess lives in Provence with her family and offers French immersion homestay experiences. Located near the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, Virginie curates a custom holiday experience that suits each client. In this case, Jon and his wife Marie were interested in learning about Glanum, the …Continue Reading