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Everyone thinks about coming to Provence in summer, when the lavender fields are in bloom, the cicadas are singing, and you can enjoy your apéro rosé in one of the many charming little restaurants. But there is also magic in visiting Provence during the winter months . You can still enjoy the blue sky and wander through the beautiful landscapes with far fewer tourists around. Aix-en-Provence is truly enchanting in December, with all its Christmas decorations and the Christmas

You may have noticed that in France, people often greet each other with kisses on the cheek, called " la bise" . But how do you do it, whom should you kiss, and when is it appropriate? In France, greeting someone with a kiss on the cheek, la bise, is a common way to say hello or goodbye, but it’s not done with everyone. You usually kiss family members, close friends, and sometimes friends of friends. Women greet women and men greet women with la bise quite often, while me

Congratulations!!! The first step of your integration is done: you’ve been invited to a French dinner! But now the real challenge begins. When should I arrive? (You don’t want to be the first guest, but you don’t want to be rude either). What should I bring? What should I wear? We’ll explain what to expect from a typical French dinner invitation, and you may be surprised, because it can be quite different from what you know from your home country. Normally, you will be invit

Aix-en-Provence is a charming city in the south of France, located in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, about 30 km north of Marseille . It is home to approximately 148,000–150,000 residents , known as Aixois. WE LOVE THE CLIMATE We love Aix for its sunny Mediterranean weather . Warm, dry summers, mild winters, and pleasant spring and autumn days make outdoor life a joy. Even the occasional Mistral wind keeps the skies clear and the air fresh, perfect for enjoying ev