Pottery Tour June/ July 2018
Your two trips were an amazing experience JANE. I can’t thank you enough for all your knowledge, enthusiasm and energy which gave us the most brilliant experience of France. One I will never forget. Strangely Every night I dream and it’s all in France- spooky😳😳😳!!
I have relived my adventures telling friends so many stories. Yes we saw an amazing amount. Every day included such a variety of sights and experiences. I’m still processing!!! S.B.
I am back home but I left my heart in France! I am always reflecting back to the unforgettable places we visited. I admire you in so many ways and thank you again for sharing everything with us. The tours exceeded all my expectations! M.M.
I didn’t get to thankyou properly for the amazing trip you took us on. I still can’t believe the beautiful places, people, food, accommodation we experienced with you. Your trip was so much more than l could have ever imagined and was a trip of a lifetime l will treasure always. Thankyou you so much Sally xxx
....Speaking of the tour, thanks so much for being such a fun, patient, knowledgeable and energetic guide. I could do it all again in a heartbeat. Yours was a tour I have longed to do for many years and it was even more than I had imagined. It was so nice to meet and spend time with you. I hope we meet again before too long. L.H.
You have opened my eyes to the joy and pleasures of France and the 'good life'. I have loved every minute- meeting you and your friends has been such a pleasure. Hope to meet again, with thanks, D
Your two trips were an amazing experience JANE. I can’t thank you enough for all your knowledge, enthusiasm and energy which gave us the most brilliant experience of France. One I will never forget. Strangely Every night I dream and it’s all in France- spooky😳😳😳!!
I have relived my adventures telling friends so many stories. Yes we saw an amazing amount. Every day included such a variety of sights and experiences. I’m still processing!!! S.B.
I am back home but I left my heart in France! I am always reflecting back to the unforgettable places we visited. I admire you in so many ways and thank you again for sharing everything with us. The tours exceeded all my expectations! M.M.
I didn’t get to thankyou properly for the amazing trip you took us on. I still can’t believe the beautiful places, people, food, accommodation we experienced with you. Your trip was so much more than l could have ever imagined and was a trip of a lifetime l will treasure always. Thankyou you so much Sally xxx
....Speaking of the tour, thanks so much for being such a fun, patient, knowledgeable and energetic guide. I could do it all again in a heartbeat. Yours was a tour I have longed to do for many years and it was even more than I had imagined. It was so nice to meet and spend time with you. I hope we meet again before too long. L.H.
You have opened my eyes to the joy and pleasures of France and the 'good life'. I have loved every minute- meeting you and your friends has been such a pleasure. Hope to meet again, with thanks, D
Walking Tour May/June 2017
By John "En Provence"
By John "En Provence"
Loire Valley 2017
Dear Jane,
We hope you've arrived home safely now with all of your pottery in tact.
Thanks so much for a great time in the Loire Valley. No way we would have covered so much/ learned so much without your guidance. And we loved your choice of gites/ chambres d'hote. You attracted a terrific group of people -- all very congenial. It will certainly be a memorable holiday for us. We will certainly recommend your tours to others,
All the best,
Jenny and Tony
Dear Jane,
We hope you've arrived home safely now with all of your pottery in tact.
Thanks so much for a great time in the Loire Valley. No way we would have covered so much/ learned so much without your guidance. And we loved your choice of gites/ chambres d'hote. You attracted a terrific group of people -- all very congenial. It will certainly be a memorable holiday for us. We will certainly recommend your tours to others,
All the best,
Jenny and Tony
Brittany 2017
Dear Jane
I hope that your Loire Valley trip went as well as ours did. It was a great experience to pack so much into two weeks. I really loved Brittany, it was a revelation, so rich in history and culture. Thanks again for a wonderful trip. I'd be happy to recommend you to anyone. I will be in touch after I get back. Look forward to catching up again. Vicki
Dear Jane
I hope that your Loire Valley trip went as well as ours did. It was a great experience to pack so much into two weeks. I really loved Brittany, it was a revelation, so rich in history and culture. Thanks again for a wonderful trip. I'd be happy to recommend you to anyone. I will be in touch after I get back. Look forward to catching up again. Vicki
Brittany and Loire Valley September 2017
Hi Jane,
We are back home and have recovered from jet lag! Thank you so much for the most wonderful time we had with you. My heart warms every time I reflect on our tours.
If people ask me what do I love the most about France - it is the people and the food! Of course we went to so many fabulous places with you, so many memories, so much fun. I keep thinking of everywhere we went, I can't stop smiling.
I am going back to work! I have decided to return for a short time to save for our next trip away with you. Getting excited already!!!
Looking forward to our reunion in a few weeks time!
See you soon
Cheers Freda
Hi Jane,
We are back home and have recovered from jet lag! Thank you so much for the most wonderful time we had with you. My heart warms every time I reflect on our tours.
If people ask me what do I love the most about France - it is the people and the food! Of course we went to so many fabulous places with you, so many memories, so much fun. I keep thinking of everywhere we went, I can't stop smiling.
I am going back to work! I have decided to return for a short time to save for our next trip away with you. Getting excited already!!!
Looking forward to our reunion in a few weeks time!
See you soon
Cheers Freda
Brittany September 2015
Thank you so much for another wonderful, fun, interesting and relaxing trip. We have enjoyed discovering Brittany- it's such a contrast to other parts of France we have been to. And a very big thank you for being so willing to take 12 of us on trip. You do a fantastic job- so relaxed an patient, but we know a lot of work goes on behind the scenes. It's all been very memorable. Love from us, Dee and Graham
Thank you so much for another wonderful, fun, interesting and relaxing trip. We have enjoyed discovering Brittany- it's such a contrast to other parts of France we have been to. And a very big thank you for being so willing to take 12 of us on trip. You do a fantastic job- so relaxed an patient, but we know a lot of work goes on behind the scenes. It's all been very memorable. Love from us, Dee and Graham
September 2015. Thanks for a memorable trip. We had an amazing experience and wish it could have gone on longer. Thanks again.
Nan Oates: June tour to Provence, the Drome and Rhone Alpes 2011 and to the Camargue in May/June 2013:
I have had the fortune to go on two of Jane’s Zeste tours to France, both focused in the south of France, specifically on the regions of the Drôme, Provence, and the Camarque.
One of the attractions is the convenience. All you have to do is to get yourself to the allotted meeting point in a town at a given time on a given day, and then the next 14 days all is taken care of, travel, accommodation, entry fees to museums/events, and most meals. For me, the greatest pleasure is to have the opportunity to dive below the usual level of being a tourist in a foreign country and to get below the surface layer in the towns and particularly the villages where we may stay in small Chambres d’hotes, even an old chateau perhaps, or tiny hotels. Being able to shop for our lunches in the local markets is quite addictive.
Jane’s love of France and its people is infectious and her knowledge of the south, its artists, potters, music, food and history is encyclopedic and enriching, and usually full of delightful surprises and experiences.
Nan Oates
I have had the fortune to go on two of Jane’s Zeste tours to France, both focused in the south of France, specifically on the regions of the Drôme, Provence, and the Camarque.
One of the attractions is the convenience. All you have to do is to get yourself to the allotted meeting point in a town at a given time on a given day, and then the next 14 days all is taken care of, travel, accommodation, entry fees to museums/events, and most meals. For me, the greatest pleasure is to have the opportunity to dive below the usual level of being a tourist in a foreign country and to get below the surface layer in the towns and particularly the villages where we may stay in small Chambres d’hotes, even an old chateau perhaps, or tiny hotels. Being able to shop for our lunches in the local markets is quite addictive.
Jane’s love of France and its people is infectious and her knowledge of the south, its artists, potters, music, food and history is encyclopedic and enriching, and usually full of delightful surprises and experiences.
Nan Oates
Dear Jane, Gabi and I just want to once again thank you for a wonderful time spent in France. The Camargue was a spectacular part of the country and your energy, good humour and spontaneity added to the fun of the tour. Best wishes Flora and Gabi [Sydney]
Lachlan, Caroline [Perth] and Susie [Sydney] in Paris before the Loire Valley Sept 2013
My wife Caroline and I are not people who normally take tours, preferring to arrange our own holidays, but we have taken three trips with Jane in the past 3 years and are taking another next year. Why? Because they are the most free-spirited, flexible and creative tours you could imagine. Each day is structured around an itinerary but personal requests and interests are catered for wherever possible. And, Jane’s knowledge of France is so wide, and her circle of acquaintances so varied, that every day is a discovery and a delight. She has become a personal friend through these tours, but that is not the reason we are writing this recommendation; and she certainly did not solicit it. We just know that we have really enjoyed our travels with Jane, and wanted to share that with potential travellers. Lachlan and Caroline McCrudden
Jill [Melbourne] Art Tour
I want to thank you so much for a truly wonderful trip. Enjoyed every moment of the time spent with a great group and I still need to sit and look at my 500 photos so I can lap up the wonderful countryside and recall all the many places we went to and all the spectacular scenery. I am just so pleased that I have finally made it to France. A truly inspirational holiday. My best wishes for all future trips.
I want to thank you so much for a truly wonderful trip. Enjoyed every moment of the time spent with a great group and I still need to sit and look at my 500 photos so I can lap up the wonderful countryside and recall all the many places we went to and all the spectacular scenery. I am just so pleased that I have finally made it to France. A truly inspirational holiday. My best wishes for all future trips.
Judy [Sydney] Pottery tour to south of France.
What a memorable and fantastic time! Your generosity and capability in looking after us all was just terrific. I enjoyed meeting your potter friends, your choice of gite and hotel, the pottery markets and food markets, the coffee, the restaurants, all such fun- And above all your excellent disposition. Thank you for all and everything, Best wishes Judy.
What a memorable and fantastic time! Your generosity and capability in looking after us all was just terrific. I enjoyed meeting your potter friends, your choice of gite and hotel, the pottery markets and food markets, the coffee, the restaurants, all such fun- And above all your excellent disposition. Thank you for all and everything, Best wishes Judy.
Taulignan by Jenny John
Jenny John, Provence tour
To Jane,
A great 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 stayed were all more than we could have wished for. The bonus being travelling with someone speaking the language - and a great driver. France is definitely a beautiful country we would like to visit again on day. Thank you Jane
To Jane,
A great 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 stayed were all more than we could have wished for. The bonus being travelling with someone speaking the language - and a great driver. France is definitely a beautiful country we would like to visit again on day. Thank you Jane
Loire Valley Tour 2010
There was a young lady named Jane
Who managed to stay totally sane
While driving through traffic
That could cause total havoc
So delivering us all to Orleans
Thanks for a wonderful trip- absolutely unforgettable!
Words are not enough to express our thanks for a wonderful experience.
Good onya Jane. You're a bonza sheila.
Dear Jane, Many thanks for a brilliant trip - chance of a lifetime for me.
Jane what an utterly bonza sheila. You gave 200% . We expected a good time but your trip was totally the best!
Thank you Jane for some excellent pottery memories.
Thank you Jane for your expertise, guidance, fun and consideration of us all. Merci beaucoup
There was a young lady named Jane
Who managed to stay totally sane
While driving through traffic
That could cause total havoc
So delivering us all to Orleans
Thanks for a wonderful trip- absolutely unforgettable!
Words are not enough to express our thanks for a wonderful experience.
Good onya Jane. You're a bonza sheila.
Dear Jane, Many thanks for a brilliant trip - chance of a lifetime for me.
Jane what an utterly bonza sheila. You gave 200% . We expected a good time but your trip was totally the best!
Thank you Jane for some excellent pottery memories.
Thank you Jane for your expertise, guidance, fun and consideration of us all. Merci beaucoup
Jane- Thank you for a wonderful trip. As you know it was all the things I had hoped for! And thank you for your thoughtfulness. With affection, Judy.
Judy, Sydney Dordogne tour June 2015
