This season, we invite you into the wonders of the Loire Valley castles. Six royal residences adorn themselves with enchanting ornaments, activities and festive events. From November 29th to January 4th, they will offer you an unexpected and marvelous escape.

Amboise
Around the Christmas tree, the château offers magical emotions with the Pine tree of Dreams and Fantasies, the Pine tree of the Knight without Fear, the Sylvan Prince of the Dark Night. Each scene is arranged with elegance to offer an extraordinary journey

Azay-le-Rideau
Major tales are illustrated in the castle, from the crystalline table of Frozen to the apple of White Snow and the icy atmosphere of Narnia. Discover also the banquets of the Renaissance and the arrival of the chocolate. Humm!

Chenonceau

The winter whiteness is evocated through fabulous floral ornaments and immaculate bunches, arctic fauna, a birch forest in the Grande Galerie, lights and candles throwing magical rays and scents over the scenery. The perfect spot for holiday photos.

Chinon
The fortress celebrates Christmas around gold. Light, magic, enchantment, gold will push you on an oneiric path. The guardian dragon breathing through the walls its golden fire, pyramid of treasure in the royal room, exhibition Gold in the hands in honor of gold art creators.

Loches
The medieval castle offers an immersive tour with Alice in Wonderland. The White rabbit guides you from room to room, as steps in the intemporal fairytale. Poetry, enchantment, surprises, imagination operates, no matter the age.

Villandry
For Christmas, the wild is invited inside the residence. Nature infiltrates the rooms with its forest scent. Reindeers, owls, squirrels wait for you in magnificent vegetal scenes.

Each château offers a unique and magical experience, making the Loire Valley the perfect destination for a Christmas getaway. Day visit, night candle tour, narrated discovery, escape for extraordinary and unforgettable Christmas season.

At the beginning of autumn, the noblest French vineyards hum with activity. During the grape harvest season, experience the magical spirit in some of the most renowned France’s wine regions, from Champagne to Burgundy and Alsace.

Champagne

Walk through the hilly vineyards of prestigious houses. Discover ancestral and meticulous gestures, the delicate hand-picking of grapes at their peak of ripeness, traditions around such a particular moment. The treasure will become the most celebrated sparkling wine, in centennial houses, where bottles are cherished in endless underground galleries and, sometimes, designed by illustrious stylists. Learn the subtle flavours, like Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Bars.

Burgundy

Exquisite Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines come to maturity around mid-September. Vineyards bustle with harvesters, showing expertise, dexterity and a kind of emergency to proceed at the best short period. Historic cellars open their doors for you, as an invitation to enter the wine-making traditions and secrets in picturesque villages. Extend the momentum with exceptional visits, such as the Hospices de Beaune, Abbaye de Cluny, Vézelay or Chalon-sur-Saône.

Alsace

On the hills of Bas-Vosges mountains grow the Alsatian grape varieties that give birth to fabulous wines: Gewürztraminer, Riesling and Sylvaner. The harvest starts at the end of September. Then the late harvest happens around mid-October, for the noblest wines, when sugar is at its higher level and fruits are close to overripe.

Along your journey, discover the charming typical Alsatian villages, their flowered half-timbered houses and, maybe, some emblematic storks not yet migrated.

Grape harvest is a French typical and vibrant experience, the heart and soul of winemakers. You will appreciate varieties and ancestral heritage. Each region offers a unique and unforgettable journey into the world of wine. Discover one or several vineyard regions for fabulous events, tasting, shopping, and visits. We will create the perfect immersive adventure for you.

Le Marais, the historic and artistic area of Paris, offers many cultural attractions, from Place des Vosges, Picasso Museum, art galleries, clockmakers and abbeys. Today, discover a secret handcraft workshop. Tucked away in the heart of the neighbourhood, a hidden gem opens its doors for you. Accept the invitation and step behind the scenes. Meet the secrets of an ancestral craft tradition, reinterpreting the art with modern expertise, Haute Couture expectation, and ever renewed creativity.

The two founders created the studio in 2011. Both graduated from the École Supérieure d’Arts Appliqués, they visited all historical embroidery centres, from France to India, Morocco and Spain. Since then, they developed the studio, collaborative projects, inviting other artistic fields, experimenting with ideas and creations. Today, their expertise is out of the ornamental tradition, elevating the art at its higher level.

Their imagination and creativity have no limit and fascinate iconic names in luxury and design. Envision a Moët & Chandon bottle of Champagne with an elegant, embroidered bow, a dress ornamented with Swarovski’s crystal, adornment for Guerlain’s perfume with pearl beads and moonstones, Lacoste’s crocodile, 3D embroidered Valentino floaty outfit.

The studio integrates many sumptuous materials, like feathers, gold leaf, leather and gemstones, to create ever surprising objects and garments, from vases to suits and dresses, from masterpieces to birds and flowers. The world most renowned luxury Haute Couture houses are found of the atelier creations, such as Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior.

Uncover the delicate gestures, artistic inspirations and creative emulation behind each piece. The immersive experience offers a rare glimpse over the refined world of Haute Couture embroidery, for fashion enthusiasts, craftsmanship lovers or naturally curious.

Summer is a particular moment, associating leisure and discoveries, relaxation and emotions. Throughout France, blossom vibrant stages where music, theater, and art echo through ancient amphitheaters, medieval palaces, and sun-drenched village squares.

Some are world renowned, such as Festival d’Avignon and the contemporary theatre in the Palais des Papes, Chorégies d’Orange dedicated to unforgettable opera performances beneath the stars in Roman theaters, classical music festival in La Roque-d’Anthéron, listening to piano notes in the Provençal fragrances, or Jazz à Juan where sensual rhythms spread through the French Riviera.

Others are growing or are more confidential. In the gorgeous Rocamadour village, walk on the Chemin d’Éternité or enjoy classical music events with Renaud Capuçon. In Paris, live the magical outdoor cinema nights, cozily installed in a lounger.

At the Abbaye de Fontevraud, follow an immersive journey, on day or night, from Aliénor d’Aquitaine to the recumbent of Richard the Lionheart. Why not extend the journey with the Cadre Noir in Saumur, a site visit and the Matinale show, the excellence in equestrian arts?

Summer is also a privileged moment for spirituality. Believer or not, discover the marvelous and emotional Gregorian chants in the abbey. France’s summer festivals invite you to explore its soul: stroll through lavender fields in bloom during local fêtes in Provence, explore the large variety of vineyards and architectural beauties.

Each festival is more than an event, it is an invitation to experience France through its heritage, landscapes, and people. Whether you’re drawn to the grandeur of opera, the intimacy of chamber music, or the energy of street performances, there’s a festival waiting to capture your heart.

This summer, enjoy France on stage. Let music rhythm your journey, let discoveries infiltrate your soul, for an unforgettable journey through French spirit.

In the heart of Montmartre, the legendary romantic green borough of the Sacré-Coeur, the historic residence embodies Paris’ artistic and timeless spirit. The hotel particulier is a symphony for the senses, created to make you feel at home, with only six suite bedrooms, luxurious services and freedom to organize your life and activities.

Built in the 20’s by André Mauprey, a famous operetta’s composer, the villa is located on one of Montmartre most charming and picturesque street, avenue Junot, where the sounds of the city become quiet. There, a stealth door makes you enter the ancient artist’s house, a secret place with the most outstanding services.

The talented design duo Claves led the transformation, creating bold and exquisite spaces, where art is ever-present, from the elegance of the modern Art Deco to poetic surrealist touches: here, the colored collage signed by Lia-Rochas-Paris, there, a too long mirror, here, books that fade into the walls, there the sculptural draped staircase by Muro Ferreira. Cosmic frescos, refined ceramics, blown glass, and stained-glass windows compose a unique and captivating visual universe.

Throughout your stay, discover the extraordinary spaces, and have exceptional experiences in a stunning cocoon. Relax in the spa with a Magritte-inspired fresco or share a fabulous cocktail in the garden. At sunset, thrill while looking at Paris from the rooftop, or enjoy a private cinema session. Your children will be awestruck by their dedicated room, and certainly fully enthusiastic about all the activities they can have.

All first-class services will delight your sojourn, from conciergerie to tailor-made dinner and fresh champagne. With the villa Junot, you experience life in Paris in a unique way, smooth, peaceful, luxurious, in an inspired cocoon.

For an unforgettable Parisian escape, don’t hesitate to reach out to dmc@peplum.com and secure your clients’ stay in this extraordinary dream villa.