About us
Our Brand Promise -
We will take you on an extraordinary personal journey through history
Plantagenet Discoveries -
The Vision
To be the ultimate choice of travel experience, inspiring a never-ending curiosity to discover the link between past and present
The Mission
To provide the highest quality of personal customer service in the most professional, informative and friendly manner by offering guided tours that embrace the history and culture of the people and places we visit.
The Core Values
Excellence - A dedication to making each and every guest experience exceptional
Passion - An excitement about sharing our love of history and the Middle Ages
Respect - To appreciate and value the people, places and environment everywhere we go
Integrity - Authenticity, honesty and transparency in everything we do
Enjoyment - Cultivating curiosity and engagement through activities and discussions that bring history to life
Hi, I’m Max,
Your friendly Australian history nerd and travel companion…
Since my earliest days, books have held a special place in my heart. It was, however, an encounter over two decades ago with ‘The Sunne in Splendour’ by the late Sharon Kay Penman, that changed my life. This incredible tale of Richard III transformed my casual affection for reading into an all-consuming passion for history.
Like a snowball rolling down a hill, my thirst for knowledge grew with every page I devoured. I absorbed information like a sponge, developing a particular fascination with the world of the Plantagenets. It wasn’t just the monarchs, queens, and enigmatic figures that intrigued me; it was the entire tapestry of the Middle Ages. I began to read about the troubadours, the epic battles and knights clad in shining armour, but also about the ordinary people like you and I, it was a rabbit hole I was totally unable to climb back out of, and had no wish to do so.
Australia boasts a rich history, stretching back thousands of years, but our indigenous people were nomadic, leaving behind few tangible structures. It was only when I embarked on a journey to Europe, wandering through majestic medieval castles, haunting ruins, and awe-inspiring cathedrals and abbeys with centuries of stories etched into their stones, that my excitement became indescribable.
In 2017, after experiencing a deluxe-themed tour of Scotland, I searched fervently for a similar adventure focused on the Plantagenets in France. To my dismay, such a tour could not be found. It was then that the spark of an idea ignited within me - an idea to create my very own tour company.
The prospect of not only bringing my dream to life but also sharing my passion, and kindling that same curiosity in others is an exhilarating feeling. When you add my love of travel, and my genuine fascination with diverse cultures and people to the mix, it culminated in what I now proudly call Plantagenet Discoveries.
Max
Photo of Max outside Guedelon Castle © Plantagenet Discoveries