Restaurant Recommendations · Taste · Virginie Van Der Wees Great Eating and French Immersion near Aix-en-Provence January 20, 2023Those who know me know I like to eat and can eat a lot! I also always like to discover new flavours, which is why I can advise you on the best restaurants you can try during your immersion stay with us. I also like champagne, and below I share the names of the champagnes …Continue Reading
Inspire · Provencal History & Traditions · Virginie Van Der Wees Festive Christmas Markets in Provence November 30, 2020Holiday Markets At this time of the year, Provence experiences reasonably mild weather so the Christmas markets are usually held in the open air. Associated with the celebration of Christmas, you can find everything related to holiday celebrations and Saint-Nicolas. The Christmas markets look like real little villages. Stroll through the alleys, letting yourself be …Continue Reading
Explore · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Villages Towns and Cities City Visit to Aix-en-Provence 5 Must-See Locations November 23, 2018By Sophie Bellard: 7 am. Merchants set up their stalls in a beautiful square, surrounded by old high trees and sparkling fountains. Locals are sitting at the nearby café sipping an espresso and enjoying the cool morning breeze. It is not long before the square is filled with a crowd eager to discover Provence’s colours …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Living in Provence · Villages Towns and Cities Rousset the Best of Living Near Aix-en-Provence May 13, 2021Virginie Van Der Wees lives with her young family near the Mont 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 in her family’s home. We asked Virginie to …Continue Reading