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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

This is one of the things I find most moving about Provence. So much of it has been here long before us, and will be her...
01/06/2026

This is one of the things I find most moving about Provence. So much of it has been here long before us, and will be here long after us. Abbeys, bridges, village lanes, old walls, ancient paths. Places built by hand, shaped by time, softened by weather and still somehow standing beautifully.

We love sharing these days with our guests, not as a checklist of famous sights, but as moments to pause and take it all in.

A day in Provence can be full of colour and chatter, but it can also be still, thoughtful and quietly unforgettable.

That balance is exactly why we love it here.

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There is a very different feeling when you travel with people who genuinely know and love the place they are sharing wit...
31/05/2026

There is a very different feeling when you travel with people who genuinely know and love the place they are sharing with you.

For us, Provence is not a pin on a map or a list of pretty villages. It is part of our life. It is our home, our history, our daily rhythm, and a place we still find ourselves discovering after all these years.

That is what we bring to our small group stays.

We do not try to show you everything. Instead, we choose the places we think you will love, the villages with character, the markets with soul, the wineries, the quiet corners, the long lunches, the views that make everyone fall silent for a moment.

Our home is in Mazan, beautifully placed for exploring this part of Provence without having to pack and move every day.

You simply arrive, unpack, settle in and let us share the Provence we love.

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Some of the best moments in Provence are not the ones you can plan too carefully.They happen over coffee beside the wate...
30/05/2026

Some of the best moments in Provence are not the ones you can plan too carefully.

They happen over coffee beside the water, wandering through a village, laughing at something completely unexpected, or sitting down to lunch and realising that people who were strangers a few days ago now feel like old friends.

That is what we love most about our small groups.

Yes, Provence is beautiful. The villages, the markets, the food, the colours, the history, all of it is wonderful. But it is the feeling of sharing it with others that often stays with people long after they leave.

Our groups are small for a reason. There is time to talk, time to laugh, time to pause, and time to properly enjoy the day without feeling hurried along.

A few days in Provence can do wonders.

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There is something rather wonderful about travelling when all the little decisions have already been taken care of.Where...
29/05/2026

There is something rather wonderful about travelling when all the little decisions have already been taken care of.

Where shall we go today?
Where shall we eat?
Is it far?
Where do we park?
Will we find something lovely, not too crowded, not too rushed?

That is where we come in.

Our stays are designed for guests who want the beauty of Provence without the constant organising. We know the villages, the markets, the restaurants, the local producers, the timing of the day and the quiet corners worth finding.

You unpack once, settle in, and let the week unfold.

There will be good food, local wine, beautiful villages, market mornings, conversation, laughter, and time to simply enjoy being here.

Small groups. Fully hosted. All inclusive. Provence without the fuss.

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Roussillon is one of those Provençal villages that never quite looks real, no matter how many times you visit.The ochre ...
28/05/2026

Roussillon is one of those Provençal villages that never quite looks real, no matter how many times you visit.

The ochre colours, the warm stone, the shutters, the narrow little streets, the way the light bounces off everything. It is bold and beautiful without trying too hard, which is very French really.

We are so lucky to have villages like this so close to us in Provence. Each one has its own character, its own history and its own little moments that make you stop and look twice.

This is the joy of staying in one place and exploring slowly. No rushing from hotel to hotel, no packing and unpacking every day. Just time to wander, notice, enjoy and come home at the end of the day to a glass of wine and good company.

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We love the old town of Nice.The colours alone are enough to make you stop. Warm ochre buildings, faded shutters, narrow...
28/05/2026

We love the old town of Nice.

The colours alone are enough to make you stop. Warm ochre buildings, faded shutters, narrow streets, washing hanging from windows, little cafés tucked into corners and the smell of bread and coffee as you wander through.

It has such a different feel to Provence, but still so wonderfully French. A little busier, a little brighter, with that lovely mix of old buildings, food, markets, sea air and everyday life happening all around you.

And of course, there are always pastries and macarons to admire along the way. Purely for research purposes, obviously.

A little down time in Nice.After busy weeks in Provence, a few days by the sea feels rather lovely. Blue water, striped ...
27/05/2026

A little down time in Nice.

After busy weeks in Provence, a few days by the sea feels rather lovely. Blue water, striped umbrellas, long lunches, a bit of wandering and no great plans beyond enjoying where we are.

Nice has such a wonderful mix of colour, movement and ease. It feels French, Italian, coastal and slightly glamorous all at once, which is not a bad combination at all.

Market mornings in Provence are all about the produce.Wooden crates stacked high, garlic in great piles, olives, dried f...
26/05/2026

Market mornings in Provence are all about the produce.
Wooden crates stacked high, garlic in great piles, olives, dried fruit, melons, herbs and whatever happens to be in season that week. Nothing feels overdone. It is practical, local and part of everyday life here.
I love the way the markets change as the season moves along. One week it is asparagus and strawberries, then suddenly cherries, melons, tomatoes, figs and all the things that make cooking here such a pleasure.
There is always something to bring home, even if you only went for a quick look. Which, of course, is never just a quick look.

The poppies are everywhere in Provence at the moment.They seem to appear overnight, along the edges of vineyards, beside...
25/05/2026

The poppies are everywhere in Provence at the moment.

They seem to appear overnight, along the edges of vineyards, beside old stone walls, through village paths and across open fields. Bright red against the stone and the vines, they are one of the simple pleasures of spring here.

I always love this time of year. The countryside feels fresh, the villages are full of colour, and even the smallest lane can look completely different from one week to the next.

No need for grand plans on days like this. Sometimes it is enough just to notice what is growing around you.

There is something about walking through vines that instantly slows everything down. The rows, the old stone buildings, ...
24/05/2026

There is something about walking through vines that instantly slows everything down. The rows, the old stone buildings, the soft hills in the distance, the quiet of the countryside and that wonderful feeling that life here still follows the seasons.

We are surrounded by vineyards in this part of Provence, so it never feels like a grand production. It is simply part of the landscape, part of the rhythm, part of why this region feels so deeply rooted and generous.

Some days are not about doing very much at all. Just being somewhere beautiful, breathing it in, and thinking, yes, this is why I love France.

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