Meet Kate Stedman:
Historian • Storyteller • Tour Leader • Travel Journal Mentor
For more than 25 years, I’ve been helping travellers discover the world beyond the guidebooks.
Along the way, we sketch, laugh, learn and discover the stories that bring every destination to life.
I believe the best journeys happen when we slow down, become curious and discover the stories hidden in the places around us. Whether we’re sketching in a quiet French village, sharing a meal with locals in Italy or wandering through the backstreets of South Korea, every day is designed to create memories you’ll carry home long after your suitcase is unpacked.
You don’t need to be an artist to travel with French Fusion.
You simply need curiosity, a sense of adventure and a willingness to see the world a little differently.
Why I Started French Fusion
What Makes French Fusion Different
Instead of rushing from one attraction to the next, we travel at a relaxed pace that allows you to truly experience each destination.
When you travel with French Fusion, you can expect:
• Small groups where everyone gets to know each other.
• Carefully selected accommodation full of character and comfort.
• Fascinating historical insights that bring places to life.
• Time to sketch, photograph or simply sit and absorb the atmosphere.
• Renowned guest artists who inspire and encourage sketchers of every ability.
• Hidden places and authentic local experiences that larger tours often miss.
• A welcoming environment where beginners, non-sketchers and experienced artists all feel equally at home.
Our tours are about curiosity, friendship, creativity and the simple pleasure of discovering the world together.
I’d love you to join us
Whether you’re picking up a sketchbook for the very first time, travelling solo or returning for another adventure, you’ll be welcomed into a friendly community of travellers who share a love of learning, creativity and exploration.
I look forward to sharing the next journey with you.
Kate