Aux Petits Soins™ is a French cultural center offering private and semi-private language immersion classes, clubs and culture events for both children and adults. It was founded by Dr. Gaëlle Cassin-Ross in 2015. You can read the full story here!
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- What’s a viennoiserie?If you’ve been paying attention this week, you should by now be able to tell the difference between a viennoiserie and a pastry (pâtisserie). If not, now’s your chance to catch up. […]
- It’s a brioche kinda day
Today, we will talk about another breakfast treat, the traditional brioche. It’s a rich bread that contains extra eggs, milk and butter. The result is a soft and lightly sweet bread that […] - The star (well, crescent moon) of French pastries!
For Day 3 of French Culture Appreciation Week, let’s talk about croissants! Over the years, French bakers got creative with these prime examples of viennoiseries, and you now find croissants filled with […] - Get your chocolate on!
Today, I’d like to introduce you to the pain au chocolat (pah oh shock-oh-lah), also known as chocolatine in the southwest of France and in Quebec (or chocolate croissant in the U.S.). […]
Testimonials
Amy Carnahan
Our kids have been wanting to learn French for over a year. We wanted a place that would give them a base of the language, while being warm and inviting,… especially since we were to start online during Covid. We looked into many online versions, even bought Muzzy, and realized that we needed something concrete as we are beginners. We found Gaelle and Aux Petits Soins and the kids LOVE their weekly french class. With the programs currently being online, Gaelle keeps the classes small and very interactive. The kids enjoy their weekly hour French session and look forward to doing their 5 minute “homework” daily for Travel Bugs II. It is everything I could have wanted in a program and teacher. A wonderful investment! Read more “Amy Carnahan”
Valery Huberts
After just one class, we are hooked. This is the best way for kids to learn French, totally immersed with an enthusiastic and patient teacher. Songs, games, and laughter. Thank… you for the opportunity! Edited to add: Two semesters later and we are still loving Gaëlle and her classes. She gives 100 percent to the kids and these classes. Read more “Valery Huberts”
Heidi Frei
My family has been studying French at Aux Petits Soins since my oldest started about four years ago. She has worked through the Explorers, Travel Bugs and World Citizens programs… and absolutely loves it! She looks forward to her lesson each week, especially the games and interaction with her classmates. She is now also learning Spanish and I know that her exposure to French early on has helped her excel. Our toddler is now also enrolled in Explorers and she has so much fun in class. She is now including French numbers, animals, colors and other vocabulary in with her English on a daily basis. Gaelle is absolutely wonderful with children and has a talent for engaging and encouraging them. Inspired by the fun and progress I’ve seen with my children, I have also studied at APS for almost two years. I love learning French and gaining insight into French culture. I’m happy with my progress and look forward to traveling to France in the future. Immersion works for me and my children and I would encourage anyone to give it a try! Read more “Heidi Frei”