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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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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Explore · Villages Towns and Cities

Roam the Enchanting Provencal Countryside When Visiting Aix-en-Provence

October 11, 2024
Aix-en-Provence is a moderate-sized city in the Bouches du Rhône department of Provence. Home to Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) and several prestigious Lycées, the city has a dynamic vibe and a long history. Initially settled by the Romans in 122 BC, Aix is one of the most visited cities in Provence. Aix’s urban centre offers much …
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Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Inspire · Photographers in Provence

Photographing Mont Sainte-Victoire the Sacred Mountain

September 7, 2021
Artists and the Sacred Mountain Mont Sainte-Victoire was a recurring subject in Paul Cézanne’s paintings. The painter born in Aix-en-Provence completed over 30 canvases, in oil and watercolour, of the mountain situated to the east of the city. On the other hand, Pablo Picasso chose to not paint “Cézanne’s Mountain” out of respect for the …
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