From the owner: Le Chef c'est vous Installé au coeur d'Aix, L'atelier des Chefs vous propose un large choix de…read moreformules adaptées à toutes les envies. Cours pour les novices, accords mets et vins, parents-enfants ou encore l'en-cas en 30min sont par exemple disponibles. Après la cuisine, dégustez vos créations autour de la table d'hôtes avec les autres passionnés.

I spent a week during early July at Elisabeth and Roland's home in Aix-en-Provence, and I could not…read morehave hoped for a better experience! While there are several program options available, I opted for a week-long stay, with 15 hours of french instruction. I was thoroughly impressed with the way Elisabeth was able to specifically tailor lessons to my needs. I have been studying French off and on for years, but what really made the difference here was that she was teaching me French, *in* French. LOCATION: AMAZING. About a three-minute walk to the famous Cours Mirabeau, with many shops and restaurants. About eight minutes walking to the nearest Monoprix (basically the French version of Target). As the name suggests, this really was an experience "en famille"! Elisabeth and Roland were so warm and welcoming; I immediately felt right at home. At breakfast we shared fresh bread, coffee, delicious jams, and great conversation. I tried my best to speak in French, but it was very nice to be able to fall back on English when I was not able to express myself. Elisabeth is a great cook, and so willing to share her recipes and techniques. I learned an incredible amount in just a week -- I wish I could have stayed longer! I cannot recommend Provence-en-Famille enough. Website: www.provence-en-famille.com

While in Aix-en-Provence, you can walk in the steps of Cézanne and visit the city as he experienced…read moreit... A pedestrian route marked by studs stamped with a "C" allows you to discover the landmarks of his early years (the houses where he lived as a child, his schools, etc), the places that marked him, the addresses of his family and acquaintances, the cafés where he met his friends and other artists... From classical elegance to Baroque opulence, Aix's architectural heritage is the setting for your walk in the old town and its surroundings.