"A salon is a gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host, held partly to amuse one another and party to refine the taste and increase their knowledge of the participants though conversation. These gatherings often consciously followed Horace's definition of the aims of poetry, either to please or to educate".

Le Salon de Sophie continues to recreate this French tradition, to educate foreigners with French language no matter their level. Located in Trans-en-Provence, a charming village in Provence Côte d'Azur, Sophie welcomes individual student or small groups of the same level in her classroom for French courses.

From total beginner to intermediate and advanced, each student will find very structured lessons and full participation to give confidence to understand and speak French during and after the program.

The courses have been inspired by and designed for the students Sophie has met thoughout her 16-year experience of teaching French abroad and in France.

French Courses in the South of France

For students who really want to speak French and enjoy a total immersion inside and outside the class. For students who want to live in a charming and authentic French area for one or a few weeks without feeling like a tourist. For the (lucky) residents in Var, France, who need regular French tuition.

French courses at home (Skype session)

For students who refuse to lose and forget what they have learned once they go back home or those who can't travel.