Now welcoming inquiriesArt workshop & retreat
Painting Nature in the French Countryside
Apr 26 – May 1, 2027
Slow down, look closely, and create with botanical artist Pauline Teunissen at a private countryside estate.
artful travelsART · CULTURE · CONNECTIONFOR THE CURIOUS TRAVELER
Small-group journeys shaped by art, culture, history, and the character of a place, thoughtfully brought together by Jeanne Fontaine.
Explore our journeysNew places. Fresh perspectives.
A wonderful way to travel.
A world of possibilities
Now welcoming inquiriesArt workshop & retreat
Apr 26 – May 1, 2027
Slow down, look closely, and create with botanical artist Pauline Teunissen at a private countryside estate.
Sold out · Join the waitlistCultural journey
Jul 29 – Aug 7, 2027
Ancient wonders, a journey along the Nile, and an extraordinary eclipse experience in Luxor.
Now welcoming inquiriesCultural journey
Oct 26 – Nov 5, 2027
Waterfalls, volcanic landscapes, and cultural discoveries in a land of remarkable contrasts.
Two ways to follow your curiosity
Whether you’re filling a sketchbook or discovering a culture, the most memorable journeys give you time to look a little closer.
Your host, Jeanne FontaineA personal approach to travel
For Jeanne, art and travel have always belonged together. Since 2003, she has brought curious people to remarkable places, creating space for learning, friendship, and a little adventure.
From the artist you learn with to the place you call home for a week, every detail is chosen with care.
Meet Jeanne & discover our storySee through an artist’s eyes

Botanical art & drawing
A closer look at the natural world.

Painting & plein air
Art inspired by the places we discover.

Landscape painting
A lifelong conversation with light.
A traveler’s perspective
What a wonderful new perspective for travel to France to become a passenger on a river barge.
Pauline P.Painting & Barging in France
A little curiosity can take you a long way
Let’s find a journey that speaks to you.
Get in touch with Jeanne