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Essentially French Welcome to Essentially French, your gateway to the enchanting region of Provence. Book your spot now for an extraordinary journey through the heart of Provence!

Discover Provence like never before with Essentially French's exclusive 5-night, 6-day tours! Immerse yourself in the charm and beauty of this stunning region, while staying in our lovingly restored 13th-century provincial home. With a maximum of six guests, you'll enjoy an intimate and personalised experience, complete with tailored itineraries, gourmet meals, and unforgettable adventures. Come and visit us at essentiallyfrench.com.au

The leaves are finally starting to change here in Provence.We’ve had such a long run of beautiful warm weather that autu...
22/10/2026

The leaves are finally starting to change here in Provence.

We’ve had such a long run of beautiful warm weather that autumn has been slow to arrive, but now the colour is beginning to creep into the landscape.

A little more red here, gold there, and suddenly everything feels different.

It’s one of my favourite times to be here. The days are still lovely, the light is softer, and the villages and countryside take on a completely different look.

Sometimes Provence is in the grand views.And sometimes it is in the smaller moments.A field glowing in the afternoon lig...
21/10/2026

Sometimes Provence is in the grand views.

And sometimes it is in the smaller moments.

A field glowing in the afternoon light. An old wall. A quiet courtyard. A sheep and her lamb. Someone stopping with a camera because something has caught their eye.

That is the Provence I love most.

Not staged. Not rushed. Just there, waiting to be noticed.

This was one of those days that really sums up what we hope our stays will be.Yes, the setting was beautiful and the wea...
21/10/2026

This was one of those days that really sums up what we hope our stays will be.

Yes, the setting was beautiful and the weather could not have been better, but what I remember most is the laughter around the table, the conversations that carried on long after lunch, and a group of people who had only met a few days earlier already feeling completely at ease with one another.

We never want our days to feel like a checklist of places to see. There is time to sit, talk, enjoy a long lunch, look around properly and simply enjoy where we are.

By the end of a stay, it is rarely just the places people remember. It is the shared moments in between, and we had plenty of those with this lovely group.

A few quiet days before our next group arrives means one thing in an old French house… maintenance.There is always somet...
20/10/2026

A few quiet days before our next group arrives means one thing in an old French house… maintenance.

There is always something that needs attention here, and today it is the shutters.

Shutters are such a familiar part of French houses, but they are far more than decoration. They help keep the house cool in summer, protect the windows, and on days like today, with a thunderstorm rolling in, they suddenly become very practical indeed.

Our house has stood here for centuries, so looking after it is very much part of living here. Brendan is usually somewhere with a drill, a piece of timber or a ladder, while I am nearby pretending I am supervising.

It is all part of the rhythm between groups. A little repairing, a little preparing, then before we know it, the house is full again.

One of the things I never tire of here is just how much the landscape can change in a single day.A village square in the...
19/10/2026

One of the things I never tire of here is just how much the landscape can change in a single day.

A village square in the morning, mountains in the distance, a quiet terrace for lunch, then somewhere completely different by the afternoon. Rivers, gorges, old stone villages, vineyards and high country are all remarkably close to home.

That is a big part of how Brendan and I plan our stays. We want our guests to see more than the places everyone already knows. Some of our favourite days are the ones where we head out and simply show them just how varied this part of Provence really is.

There is always another road to take, another village to discover and usually somewhere very good to stop for lunch.

The weather has been absolutely stunning here in Provence, and somehow it makes every colour seem even stronger.The reds...
18/10/2026

The weather has been absolutely stunning here in Provence, and somehow it makes every colour seem even stronger.

The reds at the markets, the old ochres and terracottas, the bright fabrics, fresh produce, stone buildings, blue skies… everything seems to have that extra bit of intensity at this time of year.

Days like this are such a reminder of how much colour is part of everyday life here. You don’t have to go looking for it. It’s everywhere.

And with sunshine like this, Provence has certainly putting on a very good show for our guests.

Today Brendan and I are heading off to explore a few new corners of our region.Even after all our time here, there is st...
17/10/2026

Today Brendan and I are heading off to explore a few new corners of our region.

Even after all our time here, there is still so much close to home that we haven’t discovered. Little villages, back roads, local producers, places to stop for lunch and those unexpected finds that make you think, “we need to bring our guests here.”

It’s lovely to have a day where we can simply explore, take our time and see what we uncover. Provence is very good at reminding us that you don’t have to travel far to find somewhere completely new.

And, of course, part of the fun for us is always keeping an eye out for new places and experiences to include in future Essentially French stays.

There’s a reason so many artists were drawn to Provence. The light really is different here.You notice it on the stone b...
16/10/2026

There’s a reason so many artists were drawn to Provence. The light really is different here.

You notice it on the stone buildings, across the hills, through the trees and in the colours at the markets. Everything seems a little sharper and warmer somehow.
And you certainly don’t need to be an artist to appreciate it.

Sometimes it’s simply about sitting somewhere beautiful, looking properly, and understanding why people have been trying to capture this part of France on canvas for generations.

It’s another little piece of Provence that we love sharing with our guests.

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Today we say goodbye to another lovely group who arrived as guests and leave as new friends.Over the past few days we’ve...
14/10/2026

Today we say goodbye to another lovely group who arrived as guests and leave as new friends.

Over the past few days we’ve shared markets, villages, long lunches, plenty of laughs and some very special parts of Provence together.

That is always the part Brendan and I love most. Watching six people settle in, get to know one another and become part of life here in Mazan for a few days.

Safe travels to our lovely group. We’ve loved having you with us, and we hope Provence stays with you for a very long time.

Today we’re heading to Châteauneuf du Pape, always a favourite day with our guests.There’s something very special about ...
13/10/2026

Today we’re heading to Châteauneuf du Pape, always a favourite day with our guests.

There’s something very special about this part of Provence. Vineyards stretching across the landscape, centuries of w**emaking history, beautiful old villages and, of course, the chance to taste some very good w**e along the way.

We’ve got a lovely day planned, with time to explore, enjoy the scenery and settle in for a long lunch together.

Days like this are exactly why we love sharing this part of France with our guests.

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