TAILORED AND UNIQUE FASHION ITINERARIES IN PARIS

Paris is the world’s reference when it comes to fashion. It’s the birth place of the most luxurious brands.Chanel, Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton…the list is long and ever-expanding. French designers have created the most renowned brands in the world. Stylistically innovative and technically exceptional, the famous reputation of the French clothing industry can be traced as far back as the 17th century, and it is a reputation that has only continued to strengthen since. But Paris is not only a reference for the most glorious and biggest haute-couture stars in the fashion world. It offers more. New, famous, modern and talented fashion designers who are the creative spirit of Paris. We invite you to discover the background behind their brilliant creations. Accompanied by a fashion stylist who worked not only for the most internationally renowned fashion magazines such as Vogue Paris, Vanity Fair or Harper’s bazar but also in a fashion show on a French television channel (Canal +), you will visit the showrooms and learn the craftsmanship of the houses. Discover the different permanent and capsule collections between extravagant, contemporary and refined style.Follow your guide to different art workshops and discover the artist’s world and what they create with their very talented hands. Learn the meticulous work of embroideries, lacework or feather worker with the best artists that are usually far away from the spotlights despite the importance of their job. You will enjoy a very exclusive experience, visit locations that aren’t accessible to the public and preview the upcoming collections. The designer themselves will greet you and show you their world and the inspiration behind their collections. These experiences are made for a passionate clientele that wants to be surprised, inspired and guided. A demanding clientele that wants to discover the behind-the scenes of creation, the secrets of designing a collection until its presentation in an haute couture salon or showroom. The apotheosis of this visit will be the chance for you to participate to a private shopping session in the designer’s store. Our fashion itineraries are focused on discovery and experience, on meeting and exchanges, on trends and the excellence of savoir faire. Our selection are several designers and stylists that embody the avant-garde and renewal of Parisian and French fashion. Our stylists share with you their passion for fashion, their love for Paris and their favorite locations.

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SPORT FISHING

For all fishing enthusiasts, we propose several private sport fishing tours leaving from Cannes, Nice, and Monaco. Spend the day on the sea with your friends or family and enjoy a very bonding activity on a fisher’s boat. Learn the best fishing techniques depending on the period: Trolling, Casting or Jigging will have no secrets for you! You can take this opportunity to organize a small fishing contest altogether. You will search for several species, such as Bluefin Tuna, Albacore Tuna, Swordfish, Spearfish, Dorado, Amberjacks and many more. As fun and interesting this experience can be, it is also respectful towards the wildlife as 90% of the caught fishes will be released into the water.

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WHALES AND DOLPHINS WATCH

Do you know it is possible to observe whales, dolphins and many other exceptional species in the Mediterranean Sea? Hop on a fisher’s boat and let them show you the magical biodiversity of the French Riviera coast. Discover the marine mammals in the Pelagos sanctuary: Finn whales, Sperm whales, Dolphins, Pilot Whales… You will observe these spectacular animals in their natural environment respecting their freedom and their natural life with no swimming nearby allowed. Share the emotions of this unusual experience with your friends or family and create unforgettable memories. Embark in the beautiful harbor of Beaulieu-sur-Mer, located between Nice and Monaco, and begin your 4h30 adventure on the sea in a comfortable boat that can welcome up to 10 people.

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YACHTING

Discover the region from another point of view and hop on a luxurious Yacht to sail around the most beautiful bays of Monaco and Nice.This cruise is the perfect opportunity to lay back and relax while sipping a nice drink and enjoying the Mediterranean sun. Why not add a little sporting fun and snorkel into the Mediterranean Sea to explore its many secrets and observe its rich wildlife. This experience is perfect if you are a family seeking quality moments together or if you are a group of friends looking for a fun time.Boats of all shape and sizes go from 7 to 80 people capacity luxury yachts to big sailing boats. (Bookings possible for 2 hours, half day and full day.) Or tour into Porquerolles. Only a few miles away, this Island beams with its beautiful beaches and clear water. For cultural fans, the Carmignac Foundation, founded in 2000 by Edouard Carmignac and led by Charles Carmignac, is a corporate foundation that supports contemporary artists through the creation of an international collection, the annual Carmignac Gestion Photojournalism award and the Foundation project open to the public on the preserved site of Porquerolles.All of this is waiting for you!Get in touch with your local DMC team who will create for you a tailored itinerary for your next France stay.

 

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LAVENDER FIELDS, PROVENCE

As well as being Provence’s symbol, lavender is also one of the most appreciated flowers in the world. Its unique smell and amazing properties make lavender a naturally precious wellness product.

Admire the purple fields from June to August before the harvest season.
Watch the farmers collect this precious and delicate flower. Learn every step from the harvesting to the bottling of the oil in the Lavender Museum in Coustellet.

Enjoy Provence at its best during the summer season while the sun shines bright on the lavender fields adding a nice perfumed breeze to enjoy your holidays.

After a nice walk by the fields, learn more about the lavender oil making in a traditional lavender farm and continue your journey along the lavender road that leads you through the fields.

You will discover unusual places such as the beautiful Senanque Abbey surrounded by lavender where the monks transform the flower into many goods. While being on the lavender road, stop in one of the most beautiful villages of France: Les Baux-de-Provence a must see in the region where you’ll fall in love with its stone houses and the breathtaking panoramic view.

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JARDIN A LA FRANCAISE

France is known for its numerous majestic gardens, some of the most famous are the gardens of Château de Versailles or the garden of Giverny which inspired Claude Monnet for his world-famous paintings. But did you know that tours existed to enjoy the experience at its finest?
You can find gardens for all tastes everywhere across the county and some regions such as Provence offer the chance to discover the wonder of this floral world like in Les Quatres Saisons garden or L’Arboretum le Jardin de Gaston.
Accompanied by a local guide, learn everything about these colourful and delicate masterpieces teaching you all the secrets of a lush and healthy garden.
If you pass by Paris, stop by the Jardin des Plantes where you can learn more about plants and understand how they communicate. Our talented guides will share their knowledge with you about how plants exchange with the environment.
Wander between all shapes and sizes of flowers and trees and enjoy their delightful scent. Be amazed by the places you can find such as hidden gardens, quiet pieces of heaven covert between the streets of Paris.

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FLOWER WORKSHOP

While staying in France take the opportunity to participate in a flower arrangement class.
This experience is perfect if looking for an unusual and creative atelier. Guided by a professional floral designer, get a chance to make your own flower arrangement. During the workshop learn how to create ephemeral compositions for each moment of life, recognize all the plants and learn how to preserve the flowers for as long as possible without forgetting the technique and the harmony of the colours.
As you leave the course, floral compositions will have no secret for you and you’ll be able to create your own personal masterpiece.
What better place than Paris to perform this art? The city of love will offer the perfect atmosphere to unleash the artist in you.

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ILE DE RÉ

A must-go destination for beginners, boating enthusiasts or fans of sliding sports! Ile de Ré is the best place for water-sports such as surfing, windsurfing or kitesurfing. Indeed, everyone will find something amazing to do, from stand-up paddling on the calm waters of the swamp or to enjoying a nice family moment canoeing by the salt marshes.
The sea is also an ideal playground for children and adults who want to experience tourism another way. If you feel like doing something a little more acrobatic, grab your kitesurf and go tame the powerful wind of
Île de Ré.
Finally, if you want to go a little further into the sea and meet the smaller surroundings of Île de Ré, you can spend the day on a mini cruise and seize the moment to take a nice sunbath and why not enjoy a nice glass of French wine while admiring the sunset over the sea.

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GORGES DU VERDON

The Verdon River took its time and dug for thousands of years this majestic canyon known for being the biggest in Europe. What better ways to appreciate this treasure than by canyoning.
Canyoning is a beginner friendly and fun activity, you can jump into the turquoise waters, climb the abrupt rocks and slide on the natural waterslides. Canyoning is the best way to discover this lush environment
while getting the thrills of adventure.
The sites are exceptional both in terms of fauna and flora and landscapes encountered.
The Verdon canyon is full of wonders and surprises that are awaiting to be discovered.
If you want to visit the gorges du Verdon at a slower pace, you can take a boat or a canoe and let the river guide you.

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CAMARGUE

Camargue is the territory where men live with horses, bulls, birds, the sky and water. With its preserved natural spaces, it is the fragile sanctuary of an exceptional fauna and flora. Between the sky, the sea and the sand in a landscape of ponds and lagoons, horses and bulls roam freely amongst the pink flamingos and hundreds of other animal and bird species.
Take it slow and row a canoe around the swamps to admire the protected bird species from the reserve and shuffle between the pink flamingos. You may meet a group of the iconic and majestic horses of Camargue which walks around freely in the area.
This region isn’t only a place for peace and calm but also a great location for thrill seekers. Spice your journey up and increase the speed on board of a speedboat that will lead you to the nicest places to see in
the area.

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PARIS

MEET ALL YOUR SENSES

Visit of the world-renowned museum of the Louvre with a private guide and an oenologist, followed by a wine tasting linked to the masterpieces discovered previously.
Learn about the gestures meaning, the invisible details, the story of the painting and its context, as well as the wine and champagne role at this period.
Wine tasting and olfactory atelier, bringing together flavors and scents, to learn how to better taste and appreciate Grands Crus.

P E R F U M E

Create your own and unique perfume while coached by a fragrance advisor.

Your fragrance will be designed with every scent you like, you being the artist.
During the creative process, a perfume expert will be at your side to help you design a perfume that reflects your personality.
The perfume recipe will be established, balanced and evaluated by the “fragrance-advisor” then kept so you can order refills of your own scent.
You will leave the workshop with an exclusive, elegant and sophisticated fragrance, from a high end French perfumery.

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WINE & LE LOUVRE

After the grand opening of the NEW VILLAGE during last year’s 2018 edition of Roland Garros where guests were able to watch the matches on courts 7 and 9 from the terraces of this new building, two new highlights are planned for this 2019 season.
THE NEW PAVILLON: This hospitality area will now be inside the stadium and the guests will benefit from great conditions.
THE ORANGERY: The burrstone buildings in the Auteuil Greenhouse Gardens, which were originally built in 1898 and are listed buildings, have been carefully restored. Last year, they have been used for hospitality events, before reopening to the public in 2019.

A great way to fully enjoy the Roland Garros experience

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COOK LIKE A CHEF

Château La Coste is a vineyard where Wine, Art & Architecture live in harmony. Artists and architects were invited to visit the Domain and discover the beauty of Provence. In turn, they were encouraged to choose a
place in the landscape that spoke directly to them and were given the freedom to create a work that would live there.
Walk at your leisure through wooded hilltops and valleys, alongside olive groves and vine fields, discovering the many installations of contemporary art on your way.
Villa La Coste is set in the midst of the Provencal landscape, in the heart of the biodynamic vineyard Château La Coste Authentic and individual in its contemporary refinement, Villa La Coste is in complete affinity with the artistic spirit of the Domain.
Its’ 28 Villa Suites, surrounded by gardens, herbs and flowers and each opening onto a spacious terrace offering expansive views over vines and valley. The hotel’s contemporary architecture is emphasized by local materials and embraces the natural setting. A selection of indoor and outdoor dining venues, extensive gardens with pool area, as well as a lobby gallery, complete the guest experience.

Perfect venue for a sophisticated clientele

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