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Spend some relaxing time with all the amenities of a traditional French Port town - yet feeel like you are away from all the noise and bustle. RATES The rates presented below are in addition to the rental price of the San Francisco or Malibu bungalow or the San Diego apartment. Contact me for availability. The immersion stay can be for you alone or shared with another person, provided that your levels of French comprehension are equivalent so that you can progress significantly. Throughout the week, you will have a minimum of 35 hours of exchanges in French with me (and my husband - if he takes his meals at the same time as us). One single person: 1,410 euros Second person: 540 euros All meal costs and activities proposed above are included as well as local trips by bus or car up to 50 km during the day. For the excursions, remain at your expense: your own meal costs, train tickets, museum/exhibition entrance fees, parking fees and 50 cents / km beyond 50 km per excursion (unlimited if we use your own vehicle ).

Spend some relaxing time with all the amenities of a traditional French Port town - yet feeel like you are away from all the noise and bustle. Business French If you are a business professional, an exhibitor at a Trade Show or a University student, we can: Work on your written documents (summary notes, emails, Powerpoint) Study the vocabulary / expressions of your sector of activity Read articles related to your industry Practice your oral presentations on video or in person As a graduate of the School of Management of Lyon (EM Lyon), I have a long experience as a trainer for adults (organization and time management). I am also a member of Toastmasters International - An organization whose main purpose is to improve public speaking skills. Business French If you are a business professional, an exhibitor at a Trade Show or a University student, we can: Work on your written documents (summary notes, emails, Powerpoint) Study the vocabulary / expressions of your sector of activity Read articles related to your industry Practice your oral presentations on video or in person As a graduate of the School of Management of Lyon (EM Lyon), I have a long experience as a trainer for adults (organization and time management). I am also a member of Toastmasters International - An organization whose main purpose is to improve public speaking skills.

Spend some relaxing time with all the amenities of a traditional French Port town - yet feeel like you are away from all the noise and bustle. Activités Quels que soient vos centres d’intérêt, vous êtes sûr(e) de trouver de nombreuses activités qui vous plairont lors de nos sessions de travail du matin. Les activites aquatiques ont lieu de juin à septembre et dépendent de la météo. Cooking Cooking meals Making jams and wine Picking mushrooms and fruits Daily life Go shopping at the market and stores. Go to the post office, pharmacy, bakery. Take the bus Classes Grammar, conjugation, translation, reading, discussion, vocabulary Museums Exhibits, concerts, shows. Art museums and more Sport Cycling, hiking, motorcycling, kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, swimming, shore walking Site visits Landscapes, scenic routes, typical villages, sea and back country CLIENTS Places to visit...some must-sees

SUMMER RENTALS Villa Bernice is made up of 4 units, three of which we regularly rent out during the summer to vacationers or immersion students Méjean – bungalow for two – generally free from September 15 to June 15. Magaud – bungalow for two – generally free from June 15 to September 15. San Peyre - Apartment for 4 - usually free from June 15 to September 15. Long Beach - our primary residence - can be traded Each bungalow / apartment has its own private space (outdoor lounge and garden) Each bungalow / apartment can freely enjoy the swimming pool and the barbecue. MAGAUD MEJEAN SAN PEYRE LITTLE EXTRAS Private space Equipped kitchen - with basics Linen provided. Wifi in each accommodation Access to swimming pool and barbecue Property closed by gate Guaranteed parking spot RENTAL REVIEWS MEUDON (near Paris)

ONLINE COURSE PRICES You can choose between hourly lessons (50 minutes) or packages One class: 70€ Pack of 5 classes: €300 (60/class) Pack of 10 classes: €550 (55/ class) Pascale T. - April 2022 - USA Director Bay Area French Tutor I have been referring students to Beatrice for years. Beatrice has years of experience teaching French - she adapts her lessons to the students' objectives using her own material as well as various French-speaking sources. She does not just teach the language, she adds to the more boring aspects of learning (conjugations or tense agreement) other more fun elements such as culture or customs. Beatrice is patient and adapts to the learning pace and needs of each student. They are all delighted to work with her and appreciate her as a person and a teacher. I highly recommend Beatrice to anyone wishing to learn French whatever their motivations or objectives. Alexa Young, CA

NEARBY Mont Faron _ Memorial of the landing of Provence – access Cable car, la fauverie Toulon Museums ( Marine / History / Arts ) Le Revest les Eaux (old village) and Mont Coudon (panoramic view) Breakfast on the Port, visit of the old center of Toulon, the market Visit of the Rade de Toulon by boat (paying) Visit of St Mandrier – access by boat-bus Mining Museum in Le Pradet Old village of La Garde and its tower Footpath from Chapelle Ste Agathe to Anse Méjean beach Support the RCT at Stade Mayol Attend a show at the Toulon Opera THE BEACHES Anse Magaud – Anse Mejean, San Peyre Mourillon Hyeres: L'Almanarre / La Bergerie

IMMERSION If you have landed on this page, it is because you are convinced of the benefits of an immersion stay for improving your level of French fluency. Speaking French is not an objective in and of itself, but rather a way to discover the country, the culture, the inhabitants…and above all to do in French what you already like to do. This is why I offer you a program intended for intermediate and advanced levels. If you are a beginner, contact me to discuss your situation and your goals. I live with my husband (and cat) and will therefore be available during the week to meet your needs. Before your stay, we will get together to evaluate your level in order to define our program for the week. A TYPICAL WEEK ON-SITE ACTIVITIES PRICES IMMERSION REVIEWS LITTLE EXTRAS Independent accommodation Fully stocked kitchen to prepare your dinners Linens provided Access to washing machine (once a week) Free Wifi and telephone Access to swimming pool and barbecue Bike available

Spend some relaxing time with all the amenities of a traditional French Port town - yet feeel like you are away from all the noise and bustle. A TYPICAL WEEK You will arrive on Sunday afternoon after 5 p.m. I'll pick you up at the Toulon train station. After you get settled in, we will have dinner together. If you arrive by car, you can park on site. On Monday, morning we will assess your spoken French level and define the schedule for the week with you - choice of activities / excursions and grammar points to work on. According to your preferences, you will take between 0 to 15 hours of formal lessons during the week and pick and choose your practical or fun and cultural activities from a list. Day outings can be switched to hald-day outings to allow more time for formal classes. All days start with breakfast between 8 and 9am, followed by classes or activities. We will then fix lunch together in French. In your free time, you are welcome to lounge by the pool, borrow a bike or (dramatic pause....) do French homework! On Saturday morning, I'll take you to the Toulon train station after breakfast.

We really enjoyed these few days spent in peace and quiet, in a warm atmosphere conducive to relaxation. Located in a green setting, near the swimming pool, "Magaud" bungalow is cozy, clean and well equipped with quality bedding. Our hosts, hospitable and attentive, largely contributed to making our stay very pleasan. A big thank you to them! We will definitely recommend "Bernice" to all our friends who are planning a trip to Toulon to discover its shores and the Var region. We will be back with pleasure! Odile & Renaud, France 2022

DAY TRIPS Marseille : Notre-Dame de la Garde, the old Port, the Canebière, the Mucem Fréjus : Cloister of the cathedral and old town Collobrieres : Old Village and tourist route to Bormes Les Mimosas Provence Verte: Draguignan , Artillery Museum, Trans-en Provence, Artuby Valley St Tropez (off season) Ste Baume massif : Cave of Ste Marie-Madeleine, tourist route Sanary , Bandol , Ile du Grand Gaou (off season) Islands of Port-Cros / Porquerolles : Access by boat (paying) Hyères les Palmiers – the Villa de Noailles Giens peninsula - Hike along the coast / the salt marshes / Archaeological site of Olbia Route des Crêtes from La Ciotat to La Seyne/s mer Abbey of Thorone t – Sillans la Cascade Aix-en-Provence – Hotel de Caumont Wine Cellars / Vineyards Tour

San Peyre San Peyre is an upstairs apartment that guests enter from a private access at the rear of the main house. It offers a lovely view of the garden and the swimming pool. This 3-room apartment is approximately 60 m2 and can comfortably accommodate four people Bedding: One bedroom with a King Size bed 160 x200, One bedroom with two single beds (90x190) Living room with sofa. The kitchen is fully equipped (refrigerator, 4-burner induction stove, dishwasher, microwave with grill function, extractor, toaster, coffee maker) The table seats six people. Vacuum cleaner. Two closets. One bathroom with sink, shower and WC. Hair dryer. Private garden with built-in stone barbecue, cozy table and a separate lounge area with garden furniture. The unit has its own laundry room with a washing machine and a drying rack. San Peyre is a beautiful little port about a mile from home. Only locals know about it. BOOKING

Learn French remotely or locally with Bernice , discover Provence or just enjoy your vacation rental near the pool. WHY BERNICE? During our many years in California – in the San Francisco Bay Area, my older American friends regularly got my first name wrong and called me Bernice instead of Beatrice. They had to combine my husband BERNard and me beatrICE into one name! We found this magnificent property by chance during a family holiday and decided to purchase it to allow our four children scattered between Europe and North America to have a place to meet up. You will be in a very quiet place, ideally located to discover the magnificent coast from Toulon to Saint Tropez (Le Pradet, Giens, Hyères, Porquerolles). The swimming pool is shared with the owners and 2 other guests. The coastal cycle path allows you to go from Hyères to Toulon, in a rural setting and completely protected from car traffic. Your car is parked on the property and protected by a closed gate. WHAT WE OFFER YOU French courses & on-site immersion program Discover authentic Provence and the Var region No French - No problem... we can also just be your private tour guide and local buddy. Vacation rentals with swimming pool and close to the sea