7 independent reviews for Art holiday in France, acrylic & oils
Reviews for Art holiday in France, acrylic & oils
Clare Dickson review 17 Jul 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Painting the sunflowers in the field down the hill from where we stayed, utterly breath-taking. Swimming in the pool after a day painting.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Book it quickly, as places are snapped up well in advance. It is as good as it sounds!3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We visited local tourist attractions and restaurants, so yes. We visited markets, castles, and great care was taken to clean up after any picnics or painting en plein air excursions.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Beautiful location, excellent accommodation, tuition and very enjoyable cohort of guests. Great hosts. Wonderful.Annabel Smith review 16 Jul 2026
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The excellent art tuition. The beautiful decor of the house is also something I will remember.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Take bug spray.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Probably.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Excellent.Paula Freedman review 8 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
The hosts were fantastic and Jo was an amazing inspiring tutor! Loved my week painting in France so much I’ve booked again!2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
I went on my own and had no problems at all3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Brilliant!Holly Gunther review 2 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It exceeded my expectations not one particular thing it all was outstanding the home was gorgeous and property just as you would expect in south of France the meals were fantastic each better than the next the art was awesome I learned many new things the company of people was wonderful the excursions were spot on I will gladly come back2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Don’t think twice or hesitate for a moment even if your are traveling by yourself every detail is well taken care of you will have the time of your life your life truely3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Took us to all local places it wasn’t like we were taken to tourist traps every outing fed your soul and captured the beauty of the local community4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
11++Jennifer Sutherland review 1 Oct 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Meeting all the beautiful people on this vacation2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Prepare yourselves for a gastronomic delight and lovely hosts3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Fresh local produce was purchased and cooked for each meal.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
The vacation ticked all boxes, it was artistically fulfilling, a gastro delight and a wonderful way to meet like minded people making friends for years to come.Susan Marshall review 23 May 2025
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
Learning to use colour and painting with other artists.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Enjoy3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. We shopped at local markets and visited local restaurants4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
InspiringMaggie Deall review 10 May 2024
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your vacation?
It’s hard to pick one - the food and location was amazing and the hosts were gorgeous. We visited so many beautiful places including fetes and markets and restaurants. Jo is an amazing teacher, very knowledgeable and fun.2. What tips would you give other travelers booking this vacation?
Get ready to immerse yourself in the culture of Southern France.3. Did you feel that your vacation benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Absolutely - we were taken to many local places where we were able to buy locally made items -food, crafts and antiques. It definitely benefited the local economy.4. Finally, how would you rate your vacation overall?
Absolutely fantastic!! Great hosts and location and food and awesome art teacher. I would highly recommend this trip to other prior and will probably come back again!Holiday Reviews
You can trust Responsible Travel reviews because, unlike many other schemes, reviews can ONLY be written by people who we have verified have been on the holidays. In addition, we don't run these holidays ourselves - our only interest is giving you the best independent advice.
