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Vero runs a fun, educational, and very impactful French immersion workshop! I was delighted to participate in the Intermediate level immersion course in October, 2025. The course is structured so that students meet with Vero each morning in a cafe to learn about a particular element of French life (cheese, wine, literary figures, local history, etc…). Then the afternoon is spent “in the field” experiencing what was learned about that morning. Tours is an excellent home base for this workshop. We enjoyed the town itself, as well as the food and wine of the region. The week really was a “slice of life.”
All lessons and activities are done in French – I was amazed at how much more comfortable I became as the week went along. And although I went in with a goal to improve my spoken fluency (which certainly occurred), I was shocked by how much my auditory comprehension improved. This was an unexpected, but very welcome benefit. This experience was a real treat – and I can’t wait to return! I would recommend this course, without reservation, to anyone looking to improve their French, while also experiencing a little of the French joie de vivre.

I had the extreme good fortune to spend a week with Vero in Tours participating in an Immersion Workshop. While not a home stay, the week provided varied opportunities to converse, tour local sights, share meals together and to explore independently.

Vero is the perfect leader, as she has a great ability to make history come alive, distill complex ideas and “connect the dots”. She also has wonderful insights on contemporary French life and culture.

Tours is an ideal base: a big enough city with many diversions, but small enough to get around easily and enjoy many opportunities to speak French.

I would highly recommend her language classes and Immersion Workshops. I can’t wait to return.

If you are interested in brushing up your French-speaking skills and interested in participating in some awesome tours and an insider’s guide to French history and culture, I highly recommend Vero’s French Immersion workshop. I am definitely planning to return. I understand Vero is cooking up some new adventures for those returning and also for first-time participants.

Véro is a very talented woman and provides her followers with a wealth of information about France, the history, the sites, the culture, and suggestions for travel. I always enjoy her blogs, and her video programs! I had the pleasure to participate this fall in the French Immersion Workshop in Tours. What a delightful time and opportunity to meet fellow students and speak French. Plus learn about the lovely Loire Valley!

Vero’s immersion workshop helped me improve my French speaking and comprehension skills in a supportive small group setting. Her thoughtfully designed program, which included daily group discussions as well as a variety of cultural activities, helped me feel more confident expressing myself with the locals. Vero is patient, enthusiastic and an excellent instructor. I’m very grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in her French immersion workshop. This is an experience I would highly recommend.

I enjoyed the trip of a lifetime in the City of Tours as a France with Vero language immersion class student in October. Veronique organized an excellent itinerary with a great balance between classes, excursions, and free time. Thanks to Veronique, our daily classes were interesting and a great deal of fun. I achieved my goal of becoming a better, more confident French speaker. Tours is beautiful and the walkability of the old town made exploring the city a breeze. I highly recommend France with Vero.

I was fortunate to join one of Véro’s inaugural French Immersion Workshop weeks in October 2025. We had a congenial, enthusiastic group of six students who enjoyed exploring Tours and environs together while speaking only French. Mornings were spent learning vocabulary and concepts to support and enrich our afternoon visits. We learned about French culture while meeting locals at various businesses. Delicious food, welcoming proprietors, and a variety of activities kept us engaged and happily using our French to learn and communicate. I can highly recommend spending time in Tours with Véro during an Immersion week! (Planning my next visit…)

Before I came to Tours, I watched many videos on YouTube but Veronique’s stood out and so I sought her out for a private tour (+ consultation) when I arrived. Veronique is very well-informed but she’s also a strong storyteller and the supplementary material she brought along provided a visual perspective of the city’s evolution over time. Our tour began and ended in a cozy cafe; I left with a new appreciation for my temporary home and a deeper understanding of its history, which helped me finish my book project. Later on Veronique sent me an email with additional resources and thanks to her, I connected with a Facebook group for expats, a weekly language “lounge,” and an immigration attorney who outlined my options for staying in France long-term. Having such a generous bilingual guide/consultant was much appreciated–I highly recommend all her services!

My husband and I have been enjoying Vero’s France travel content online for many years. When we decided to leave Paris for a few days on our most recent visit to make our way to Tours and the Loire Valley, we knew we had to book a walking tour with Vero. Vero’s half day tour of Tours was first and foremost, fun. She combined a wealth of knowledge about Tours and important historical events that happened there with her joyful personality which sets her apart from other tour guides. We appreciated her moderate walking pace and her eagerness to answer and explain any question we had. At the end of our tour, we enjoyed a glass of rosé together with the locals in Place Plumereau. It was perfect in every way. As an unexpected bonus, Vero emailed us recommendations the following day for even more places to visit within Tours based on our conversation and interest we shared the previous day. We 100% recommend booking a tour with Vero while visiting France. Thank you, Vero!

My wife and I enjoyed a private tour in the city of Tours with Veronique. She is very fun to spend time with and will tailor the experience to match your interests. We wanted an orientation to the city as we had not visited and found out things I’m sure we never would have known about. For example: Guinguettes are located along the River and are basically tavern/restaurants that allow you to enjoy being near the water. Certainly not something unseen where I live, but we would not have thought to look for one in Tours.
Veronique gave us many ideas of what to do in our time in the city, which we found very helpful. She frequently asked and wanted to ensure we were enjoying the tour. We definitely would love a chance to tour with her again!

Véro provides a unique perspective on French life that you just can’t get anywhere else. From history, to food, song, culture, heritage and interesting background on daily French life experiences, our discussions en français with Véro enabled us to put on a different hat and see France more like a French person does. Those efforts at understanding will enrich future trips and, more importantly, interactions with the people I meet.

My wife and I recently had the great pleasure of a half day visit to Tours with Vero. Vero’s wealth of knowledge about the city’s history, neighborhoods, and cultural centers – from the abbey and the cathedral to charming local squares and the most interesting of the museums – and her enthusiasm for Tours made every minute of our time with her interesting and fun. Her follow up was also terrific, providing additional information on places (and recommended wine!) that we had talked about. Additionally, she was super flexible, organized and responsive in scheduling our tour date and time. All in all, we feel lucky to have had Vero for our guide and enthusiastically recommend her!

I learn so much about French life, customs, places, history and culture, all while practicing my French skills. We laugh a lot. Véro’s classes are the best!

France with Véro, shares a wealth of information about France. If we can’t be there, she brings it to virtually. Her knowledge of her country is amazing. The tips and suggestions she provides are exceptional. Once you view one of her tours, you’ll be hooked. Enjoy!

I’ve been following Véro for years now. She is so knowledgeable and est très intéressante ! (Funny too!) Generous in her content on Facebook, YouTube, and Patreon, I look forward to everything she shares. I can also vouch for her French language classes, they helped me a lot and things she’s taught stick. Thank you Véro!!

We had a wonderful time in Tours and will be back. Véro’s walking tour was fun and interesting, and we learned so much. Her recommendations were excellent as well. Thank you Véro,! À la prochaine !

Bonjour tout le monde! If you’re just beginning to be intrigued by France, or you’re already a true Francophile, I have the very best option out there for you to boost your interest and further your knowledge: France with Véro! I have followed France with Véro for a few years now on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube and I am a truly addicted fan. I have learned an enormous amount about French culture, history, language, tourist sites worth seeing, fascinating off-the-beaten-path gems, restaurant & hotel recommendations, dos and don’ts for travelers, options for easier and/or discounted passes for museums, trains, and the metro, and more! Her love of her country comes shining through in every entertaining and informative post; her style, professionalism, sense of humor, and charming personality are constant bonuses. I guarantee you will learn more about France than you can ever imagine, all while enjoying the delightful perks of being part of her lovely, friendly, and helpful “France with Véro community”. She’s an absolute treasure and I can’t wait to one day go on an in-person tour with her (oh, did I mention she does that, too!)! Bravo, Véro! She does it all, and she does it incredibly well!!

Vero is a true professional – knowledgeable, caring, efficient, and fun. A pleasure to travel with.

She was always positive and had a smile on her face! I felt she really cared about how the group was enjoying France and the tour, and it was very clear she loves France and wanted to share that with us.

For live tours, travel tips, French lessons and much much more, I highly recommend France with Véro. Véro goes way beyond the norm to provide interesting, up to date content in many formats. She gives a very interesting insight into French culture, language, travel, and food just to name a few. Whether it’s a shopping trip to the local market or a stroll in a garden, she is always engaging and fun.

Vero is a natural teacher with a wide range of French interests which she shares with her followers. I discovered, and loved, her written blog about 4 years ago and was delighted when she transitioned to video “tours” and classes, especially when the pandemic kept so many of us confined to home and social media only. Vero’s Facebook postings and YouTube videos are always a delight to view. I’m proud to be a supporter of her work and happy to celebrate her many successes.

I’m not sure there is anybody else on social media who does such a thorough job researching and sharing news/info about France. You pretty much hit all the topics: language, culture, history, politics, tourism, etc. You’re not a “lazy sharer.” You actually take the time to comment and elaborate on what you share, explaining why it is relevant: it increases your community’s interest and engagement. And you supplement all that with your original posts. You’re a great ambassador. I wonder how you get any sleep…

France with Vero is easy to follow. I learn a lot. I see places virtually that I may never see in person. But when I get to some of those places, I will know what I’m looking at. And with any luck, I’ll understand a little bit of the French language and culture and be able to make myself understood as well.

You are the very best in this beautiful space! Your authenticity around & love for la belleFrance (along with your vast knowledge & experience leading North American travelers) make following your content and learning from you a winning proposition. Also, your masterful ability to pivot/grow your business by continually adding value (even while the world shut down!) offers your travel-loving patrons peace of mind that everything will be OK. Thank you so so much!

Loving very personal interactions with an expert French guide who has an excellent rapport with English speakers.

Your personality makes me feel like we are friends, your knowledge of real life USA, your perfect english and your content goes deeper than “influencers”.

YOU make the difference! Your insights, humor, knowledge, passion, and “je ne sais quoi”charisma attract followers and keep us coming back for more. ♥️

It’s authentic, personal, and real-time. Not necessarily constructed for a particular audience or explicit business opportunity.

I think your knowledge of history, in-depth research on sites and activities presented in live/video presentations is superior to many other France-focused content creators. I have recommended you and your site to several francophile friends because of that depth of content, your sense of humor, positive attitude toward life, insights you give about your life inFrance, frankness, willingness to share some of your personal circumstances and daily life, including your son’s appearances. I appreciate how diligent you are about your work and how concerned you are about your interaction with and services for your followers.

You are a genuinely knowledgeable guide to the sites and culture of France. Because you have lived in the USA, you have a unique ability to compare and contrast life in the two nations—a real plus for American travelers. Plus, you are fun to follow, always upbeat, often humorous, and lively.

What I love about your content is your authentic love for France and your love for sharing it with us. You’ve made it so accessible and enjoyable! I hope to someday be on one of your tours, but in the meantime, this is such an enjoyable way to learn more about this country I love (from the gloom of Seattle, no less). 😉 Thank you, Vero!

It is consistent content across many platforms / mediums and we have the ability to catch up via YouTube on things we missed which I love. So sometimes when we are missing France we can just go and watch an old video to bring the memories back.

Very warm & welcoming community – led by an equally warm & welcoming person (Vero!) who is very generous with content and information on life in France.

You always seem to have your followers (and “La Bande,” your patrons) in mind. We feel like we are traveling and experiencing French life with you, often in a behind the scenes way. I don’t have many personal friends who are as passionate about France as I am, but I would tell them to follow and support you for a remarkable French experience.

There is so much more interaction in your online community-your live video tours are the next best thing to an in person tour

Sooo much more content, super high quality, insightful, interesting, valuable content!

Everything you do is super interesting and I look forward to everything! I LOVE all you do and provide. There is truly no one like you – a big merci beaucoup to you!

I can also vouch for the French for the Traveler workshop. It was interesting and very fun and it has actually helped me a lot with my Alliance Française classes. I STILL refer to notes and your handouts. Merci encore ! ❤️

Fun, informative, unbiased, unpolitical, just simply La Belle France at its finest and sometimes not it’s best, BUT always truthful information.

I love this interactive community and the ability to share with and learn from others. I feel like La Bande is a very personal group/experience and I have made several online friends. I’m so appreciative of how involved you are with us, Véro.

I love that we are being shown France by a native, who also understands we are not natives!

France with Vero is unique: While Vero is French through and through, her many years spent in the USA have given her great insight into how to bridge across the cultures. Fun and bubbly personality with a deep knowledge of her subject matter.

Your walking tours are top notch and I can watch them at my convenience.

Interesting tours that show more than just the major sights. Interesting neighborhoods and highlights of how people live in Paris and elsewhere in France. It is a quick trip to France without leaving your home!

You feel like a friend. That is the biggest and most important difference with other content creators covering France.

Thank you for all your photos, videos, etc. You have the best views of France!

I loved the article ‘Finding Unexpected Paris.’ I am a regular visitor to Paris, my grandmother was French and I feel such a connection whenever I arrive from Sydney, Australia, at Charles de Gaulle – Your blogs/articles are a huge benefit to my knowledge of that beautiful city. Love everything you post – delightful.

Thank you so much for your wonderful Facebook page. For sharing so much beauty and truth. For the inspirational posts, and the educational posts. And most importantly, for the truly enlightening posts such as this one {a story about the martyred village of Oradour-sur-Glane.} Please keep on educating the world about France, its truly wonderful people and culture. There is still so much for us to learn!

I so enjoy your posts. I dream of going to Paris and explore all of France. You make the places come alive. All the sights, the sounds, the smells, the experiences are just wonderful! Thank you so much.

I just want to tell you that your posts add spark to my days. Love France — love your posts. Thank you so much.

Merci! I hope you will continue to share and also inform us. I can’t tell you how much I not only enjoy but learn from your posts. You are the ‘Armchair Travelers’ eyes and ears, which I so appreciate!

Your Facebook page is the first one I visit in the morning. I am a little bit obsessed with France, and I always learn something new from you. You are a great Ambassador of French culture.

I just had to write and tell you how much I appreciate this group. I have had a lifelong love affair with everything French. It is such a beautiful place to spend a little part of my day, and I thank you.

I remember your Paris travel workshop. Had such a good time and learned a lot. Came in handy when we visited Paris. Believe it or not, I still have the hand outs and my notes. 🙂 Oh, and you gave me a recommendation for Les Ombres restaurant (Musée Branly.) I’m sure I’ve shared this somewhere on FB, but the short story is that your recommendation turned into reservations and a fabulous meal on New Years Eve! For that, I thank you. My limited French language skills somehow got me through introducing myself and friends and giving the reservations data. I must have spoken the language reasonably correctly, because I received a “Very good Sir” from the hostess. Love Paris!

You have a unique perspective on the differences and challenges American travelers may find in France, and you were very adept at preparing us for cultural, as well as linguistic ‘rough spots.’ Since you focused on the necessities of communicating, rather than perfect conjugation, I was able to maximize the benefits from your class… I Just wanted to let you know, now that my French adventure is over, how much fun I had in your class — and how useful it proved to be in Paris, Beaune, and Arles! There were a few hoteliers and restaurant owners who simply spoke no English — my lessons came in very handy. I was always able to convey my needs, for the most part (…)

Bob and I had such a wonderful trip! Thanks for all your helpful hints. We used our feeble French to order delicious meals from ‘le menu’, knew NOT to step on the beautiful grass in public gardens, and enjoyed the sun-worshipping crowds on the banks of the Seine.I can’t wait to go back! We speak often of our class with you — how much it enhanced our trip and how delightful the time we spent with you. Hopefully we’ll meet again in the future…I’m still interested in continuing my French lessons!

Returned from beautiful Paris on Tuesday evening. We had the best time. I have to say that this was in large part because of your great lessons! I did most of the talking since my friends did not study quite as much. Everything you taught came in very handy from arriving in France, working with the concierge at the hotel, shopping and of course ordering food! We also asked lots of directions – and understood the answers. We got so good at saying Bonjour Madame/Monsieur and Au Revoir, merci! That people did not automatically switch to English which, to us, was wonderful.