Good morning ! My name is Oliver. I had the chance to spend an incredible spring in Provence. For a week, I was hosted by Virginie, who helped me improve my French while showing me the wonders of the region. Thanks to this immersion course, I learned new words every day and experienced unforgettable moments. Here are three spring activities that I loved around Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Rousset.
Balade à vélo sur la Route des Crêtes en Provence
On the first day, Virginie offered me a perfect activity to take advantage of the good weather and practice my French: a bike ride on the famous Route des Crêtes. This path, between Cassis and La Ciotat, is known for its incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea and its spectacular cliffs. Throughout the walk, Virginie and I chatted in French. I learned lots of new nature-related words, like "cliff" and "panorama", and it was a nice way to practice the language while admiring the scenery. I had asked Virginie to organize this excursion before my arrival. Everything was planned and we were able to have electric bikes. Anyway, Virginie had warned me that she wouldn't be able to do it if the bike wasn't electric. 🙂
Exploring the creeks of Cassis in Provence
The same day, we decided to go on an adventure in the creeks of Cassis. And yes, it was a really sporty day! These rock formations plunge into turquoise blue waters, and the views are truly crazy (word learned that day). During the hike, Virginie told me about the plants and animals that can be found in the region, which allowed me to learn even more vocabulary. Plus, walking in such a beautiful place gave me a lot of motivation to speak and ask questions in French. I loved exploring this little natural paradise while progressing.
Visit to the Aix-en-Provence flower market
To finish my week of immersion course in Provence, Virginie took me to the flower market in Aix-en-Provence. This market, full of colors and scents, is a real spectacle in spring. We wandered among the stalls filled with local and exotic flowers, and it was the perfect opportunity to discuss the names of plants in French. Virginie doesn't know the names of flowers well. So she asked questions to the sellers who explained to us the different varieties of flowers and their meaning in Provençal culture. This visit was not only a great experience, but also an enriching way to learn vocabulary related to nature.
An unforgettable spring in Provence
My stay in Provence with Virginie was much more than just a week's vacation. Each activity allowed me to improve my French while discovering incredible places. Thanks to this complete immersion course, I not only learned new words and expressions, but I also discovered a magnificent region, full of charm and diversity. Spring is an ideal season to visit Provence, with its varied landscapes and rich culture. I recommend this experience to anyone who wants to learn French while experiencing unique moments in a magical region.
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