ART

Take the impressionists’ footsteps and walk along the inspiration that made them great.

• Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, exclusive and private access to the Musée de l’Orangerie – Paris with Philippe Piguet – late nephew of Claude Monet and art critic
• CLAUDE MONET’S FOUNDATION
  • visit the Gardens with the chief garderner of the Monet’s gardens – James Priest.
  • visit Claude Monet’s house with Philippe Piguet
  • visit the Museum of Impressionists, to discover other artists of the period with the Museum keeper.
• Visit the Van Gogh museum with the Director of the Museum
• Have an aperitif in a secret spot for head of governments
• Discover the house of Absinthe
• Discover the Auberge du Ravoux, where Van Gogh lived his last days

CULTURE

France is addictive, an imperial country, heart of the European traditions, you’ll find something new, something wonderful every day.

• Exclusive access to Coco Chanel’s private apartment where sipping a glass of Champagne you’ll receive a perfume consultation to find your perfect essence
• CADRE NOIR, FRENCH RIDING SCHOOL
  • Private visit with a horse master to the school and its spaces
  • VIP seats at their spectacular show
• Discover Saumur and the history of the troglodytes and their homes

EPICUREAN

Intimate, luxurious and absolutely exclusive, a selection of wine and dining that will leave you speechless. Experience awarded chefs’ signature creations crafted using the world’s best produce and accompanied by world-class wines, all in breath taking luxury locations.

• In the botanical gardens of Paris enjoy a bespoke dinner with vegetables directly from the gardens
• Walk with a Michelin starred chef in its private kitchen garden and dine with his creations
• Taste a special menu inspired by the theme of the International Garden Festival 2018
• Select ancient legumes, disappeared from our tables and with a 2-Michelin Star chef enjoy a culinary masterclass and dinner
• At the castle Chaumont-sur-Loire dine together with the owner and the art curator
• Visit, taste and have lunch at a famous Saumur wine domain

LOIRE VALLEY CASTLES
GARDENS OF KINGS & QUEENS

• Travel 500 years of French history and discover the soul of Da Vinci at Chambord castle, an unique and magical atmosphere, the forest, the extraordinary architecture imagined by Francis I and on which floats the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci. The gardens were commissioned by Louis XIV, but completed only during the reign of Louis XV, these gardens existed for over two centuries prior to gradually disappearing during the years before the two world wars. Integrally restored in 2017, they occupy approximately sixteen acres at the foot of the château.

• Explore the flora and fauna in Chambord domain with the Director of hunting and forest.

• Meet the Property Director and the gardeners of Chambord that will unveil the secrets of the castle

• Visit the 26 gardens of Chaumont-sur-Loire with a horticulture specialist during the International Garden Festival. Since 1992, the Festival is a laboratory of contemporary creation in the field of gardens and landscaping in the world. At the same time a mine of ideas and a breeding ground for talent, the Festival is revitalizing the art of gardens and is of interest to the public and the profession by presenting new flowers, new materials, ideas and innovative approaches. The diversity, creativity and quality of the projects have helped to establish the Festival’s worldwide reputation, which has become a must-attend event for the presentation of the work of a new generation of landscapers.

• Chenonceau – the castle of Queens, visit the gardens of Diane of Poitiers, Catherine de Médicis, the Labyrinth and discover the unique floral atelier that creates every week a different bouquet for each room of the castle. Let the most renowened flower master in France– Jean-François Boucher, guide you through an unique discovery of his flower garden.

• Discover the historical gardens with Botanical Director Nicholas Tomlan.

• Enjoy a private masterclass with Boucher to create a sumptuous bouquet.