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Tours to France
Personalised French cultural tours, with a maximum of eight people travelling together to explore ceramics, art, music, history, food, wine and spectacular countryside while meeting the artists and local people.
| 2010 Tour Schedule |
May 15 - 29 |
June 4 - 18 |
June 23 - July 7 |
Sept 8 - 20 |
Sept 23 - Oct 4 |
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Zeste French Tours - 2010 Tours to France
- May 15 - 29, 2010.
'Painting in Provence'
Painting tour in the South of France. Follow in the footsteps of the great artists who were inspired by the wonder of Provence. Visit galleries dedicated to Matisse, Chagall, Renoir and Picasso, and paint the fantastic French countryside, with tuition by well known established artist Emmy Mavroidis.
Itinerary Brochure
- June 4 - 18, 2010.
'Lavender and Sunflowers'
Art, pottery, wine, hilltop village tour from Lyon to Provence. All that the wonder of the south of France can offer; gorgeous small villages, wonderful food, art studios, boat trip on the Mediterranean.....
Itinerary Booking Form
- June 23 - July 7, 2010.
'Pottery, Art and Jazz tour'
Experience rural France, visit music festivals and artists' studios, as you tour through the Rhone Alpes, Provence and the Mediterranean.
Itinerary Booking Form
- September 8 - 20, 2010.
'French Ceramics Tour'
Visiting ceramic artists and studios in Burgundy, Rhone Alpes, Drome and Provence. Explore the potters market “Les Tupiniers de Vieux Lyon”, possibly the largest potters market in France with 150 stands selected from France and Europe.
Itinerary
- September 23 - October 4, 2010.
'Paris, La Borne, Loire Valley'
Explore the delights of Paris, travel south to La Borne, visit the famous chateaux of the Loire valley, renowned Chartres cathedral and soak up the beauty and inspiration of Monet's home and garden in Giverny.
Itinerary Map
All tours are led by Jane Annois as guide and French speaker. Tours include travel in France, accommodation and most meals. Maximum of 8 people on each tour. [7 for Painting tour].
Preview of our upcoming 2011 Tours
| 2011 Tour Schedule |
May 14 - 28 |
June 2 - 16 |
June 23 - July 7 |
Sept 7 - 21 |
Sept 24 - Oct 8 |
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Zeste French Tours - 2011 Tours to France
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May 14 - 28.
"Painting in Provence "
An opportunity to paint, draw, sketch in the south of France, following the footsteps of Picasso, Chagall, Matisse and Van Gogh.
Explore rural France, the Cote d'Azur and Provence.
Tutor Chris Pittard
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June 2 - 16.
Lavender and Rural Hideaways
The lavender is in full bloom, spring is in the air.
Explore the Drome and Provence areas, the artists, the wine and food, the countryside and gardens. Explore the hilltop villages of Roussillon and Gordes, take a boat on the Mediterranean at Cassis to visit the Calanques.
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June 23 - July 7.
Enjoy the summer music festivals in outdoor venues. Jazz at Vienne is a highlight in the Roman amphitheatre. Explore the Drome and Provence regions, meet the artists, visit vineyards, enjoy local cuisine.
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September 7 - 21.
Begin in Lyon and follow the grape picking season through the Beaujolais, Bourgogne and Alsace regions. Visit artists, chateaux, picturesque villages amongst the vines as far as Strasbourg.
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September 24 - October 8.
From Paris to Rennes, visit St Malo and the Brittany coast. The most western promontory has a rich celtic heritage and a coastline that varies from wild and rocky to sheltered harbours. Fishing villages and forests. stone villages and seafood.
View our 2011 Tour Preview Brochure
Further details and itineraries available soon.
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| While relaxing in the garden over breakfast, Jane talks about your Provencal accommodation at the fabulous Moulin de Lavon, a regular stop on our tours to France.
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View an unsolicited comment from one of the many happy travellers that have enjoyed one (or more!) of Jane's wonderful tours to France.
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To Jane,
A great big, big thank you. David and I had a fabulous trip. We couldn’t think of a better way to travel. Your knowledge of the places we visited, the people we met and the places we visited were all more than we could have wished for. The bonuses were travelling with someone speaking the language - and a great driver. France is definitely a beautiful country. We would love to visit again one day. Thank you Jane
With love from Jenny and David |
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Having recently returned from Jane Annois' '09 Pottery & Jazz tour, I've got to say it was one of the best trips I have taken. Jane has sourced some gorgeous gités & chambre d'hote's, with excellent cuisine. Alfresco dining three times a day...hard to beat that!
To be in France when the lavender is blooming and the sunflowers are opening was such a delight. Jane is a generous guide and removes all the stresses normally associated with travelling in a country where you don't speak the language. Her contacts are priceless.
Robyn, Melbourne, 2009 |
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Trips to France include items such as visits to artists studios, galleries and museums of interest, vineyards, restaurants, places of interest en route, great food always, local markets, etc.
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Galerie des Ocres - Rousillon, Provence |
Fontaine de Vaucluse, Provence |
Each French tour has a maximum of 8 people. You will travel in a minibus driven by Jane, allowing for flexibility where the group can make day to day choices. Jane speaks French fluently smoothing the way, and gaining introductions to places otherwise unknown. An important aspect of the trip as with any tour to France is the food. We go to restaurants only frequented by the locals, are treated to culinary delights by French potters and discover local wines. Jane has taken many tours to France where people have enjoyed the French hospitality and experienced spectacular landscapes. Many have travelled with Jane multiple times because they enjoyed the tour experience so much.
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Discovering the Provence countryside |
Marché de Potiers by the historic Lyon cathedral |
About your tour guide
Jane Annois has been participating in French Potters markets every year since 1997. As a French teacher and ceramic artist she began combining these two lifetime interests to form an ongoing rapport with French ceramic artists and the French countryside.
Jane has also taught ceramics at TAFE, primary and secondary schools, as artist in residence and in specialist workshops. She has been a demonstrator and guest speaker at numerous conferences in Australia and overseas, a highlight being the Australian representative at an international symposium in Amiens in France in 2001. She has exhibited her ceramic art internationally, notably in Paris in 2000, assisted by an Australia Council grant. The contacts she has made over this time, allow her to share with her fellow travellers a rare insight to French culture, and the ceramic world. Zeste French Tours offers a truly unique tour to France.
Jane has organised an exhibition of French ceramic artists in Melbourne in 2007 and a reciprocal Australian ceramic exhibition in France in 2008.
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Enjoying a wine or two, Cassis near Marseille |
Australians exhibit at the Lyon Potters Market |
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