Jemma - French Lessons · Learning French How Food Spices Up la Langue Française August 31, 2017Contributor blog post by Jemma: My dive into France’s linguistic obsession with food began with the summer shoe sales. This dazzling array pulled us into the shoe store – and launched an exploration into the French language. Twelve-year-old Lolo and I were meandering recently through the narrow streets of old Antibes, where the right-footed inventories …Continue Reading
Guest Post · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur Le Tour de La Provence February 15, 20162016 and Provence gets its very own cycle-race, for the first time. It will be taking place over three days, 23, 24 and 25 February and will be contested by 18 teams of 8 professional cyclists. Here are the stages: 23rd Aubagne to Cassis, 175km, mainly climbs 24th Miramas to Istres, the inaugural cycle Tour de …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Learning French · What's On Provence & Cote d'Azur 14 Ways to Celebrate Bastille Day July 7, 2016On July 14, 1789, an angry mob stormed the Bastille in Paris, a prison that housed only seven inmates. To incensed crowd, the medieval structure represented a landmark which symbolized all of their frustration with the reigning monarchy, a weak economic environment, high taxes and a lack of personal financial control. You can read more …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Learning French Exclusive Interview: How S.L. Immersion Is Changing Language Education in France June 5, 2026There is something to be said for immersion in a culture and language that challenges you to speak. Years ago, after graduating high school with the required level of French, I spent a year in Quebec City. It was my sink-or-swim situation to be understood by my French-speaking landlady. Looking back, immersion in French improved …Continue Reading