[Liz]

Bonjour Rod, and good on you ... its great to be inspired!!
I did the same and had French lessons with the Alliance Francaise in Townsville, combined with a bit of schoolgirl French. Spent 6 weeks travelling around France 3 yrs ago, and loved it .... didnt end up speaking much French though, just the basic works which they were happy with
Didnt know the artists you mentioned, so will have a look at them.