

GROUP TRIP TO PARIS: September 2026
The Chantilly Experience
This September, up to ten women will join me for a week in Paris that goes far beyond the guidebook version of the city. We’ll stay in a carefully selected boutique hotel, dine at tables where Napoleon or Carla Bruni once sat, and we’ll experience the city beyond the tourist checklists and Instagram photo ops.
Every detail will be handled for you so you can sink into the French culture and true Parisian experience. I personally vet each experience or restaurant on the itinerary and have developed relationships with some of the restaurant owners, chefs, tour guides and teachers you’ll get to meet.
This week is designed for women traveling solo, with friends, with mothers, daughters, sisters—anyone drawn to Paris! This is as much of a retreat or an escape as well as an opportunity for connection with other female travelers.

The Itinerary
This carefully curated journey brings together a small group of women travelers to experience the very best of Paris. We’ll be tasting our way through bistros and boulangeries, venturing to Champagne country for tastings at prestigious houses, getting lost in the halls of world-class museums, and discovering the art of simply being Parisian.
What’s Included:
-6 nights in a boutique hotel (single occupancy)
-All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 dinners, with some wine included with meals
-Eiffel Tower visit
-Private Seine River cruise
-French cooking class, beginning in the French markets and ending with a group dinner
-Full-day excursion to Champagne region including wine tastings at prestigious champagne houses
-Museum visits
-Metro passes and private ground transportation
-Some delightful surprises along the way
-Candice as your guide for the week
-Free time for shopping and exploring
Our Stay
Our hotel is a charming 19th-century private mansion transformed into an intimate 4-star boutique hotel in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near the Bois de Boulogne and just steps away from l’Arc de Triomphe. The property features 29 beautifully renovated rooms, many overlooking a tranquil private garden and terrace—a peaceful oasis in western Paris. Each room offers modern comforts including in-room espresso machines, flat-screen TVs, complimentary Wi-Fi, and elegant décor blending historic charm with contemporary style.

Who Should Join
This journey is designed for women who value meaningful travel experiences and authentic connections. You should be a traveler who embraces the unexpected, finds joy in cultural immersion, and believes that the best adventures happen when we approach the world with curiosity.
You’ll thrive on this trip if you:
-Appreciate spontaneity and can roll with changes—whether that’s a sudden rain shower or an unexpected detour to a hidden patisserie
-Bring optimism and good humor to every situation, making the group experience richer for everyone
-Are excited to forge new friendships with like-minded women travelers
-Travel with respect and intention
-Are open to learning how to travel in a better way
-Feel comfortable navigating a walkable city, as our Paris days include strolling through neighborhoods, exploring museums, and using public transportation
Most importantly, you should want to be part of a small group. This works if we all bringing curiosity and good humor to the experience. We’re all willing to laugh when things don’t go perfectly, to try things that feel unfamiliar, and to appreciate that everyone travels differently even when we’re traveling together.
Considerations for this trip:
-French cuisine doesn’t accommodate every dietary preference easily, and while I strive to be mindful of everyone’s preferences, this trip is designed around experiencing food as the French do. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate vegan, dairy-free and/or gluten-free diets on this trip.
-You should be comfortable walking a moderate pace – Paris is a city you experience on foot, and we’ll cover a lot of ground. Not rushed, but consistent. If stairs or long walks are difficult, this may not be the right fit for you. If you’d like to join but know this may be a concern, we can discuss your own daily transportation options that might work better (at your expense).
Pricing & Exclusions
This unforgettable week in Paris includes six nights of boutique accommodations with single occupancy, all breakfasts, five lunches, and five dinners featuring wine with select meals. Your experience encompasses iconic highlights such as the Eiffel Tower, a private Seine River cruise, and museum visits, along with an immersive French cooking class that begins in the bustling markets and culminates in a group dinner. A full-day excursion to the Champagne region offers tastings at prestigious champagne houses, while metro passes and private ground transportation ensure seamless travel throughout. With Candice as your dedicated guide, you’ll enjoy thoughtfully planned activities balanced with free time for shopping and personal exploration, plus a few delightful surprises we have in store along the way.
Not Included: International flights, 2 dinners, 2 lunches, personal expenses, travel insurance (required at time of deposit), gratuities, airport transfers (available as add-on). This gives travelers flexibility to explore on their own for a couple of meals while still having most dining experiences curated and included.
Options such as airport transfers and extensions (either in Paris or another city) before or after are available at an additional cost.

Deposit & Payment Schedule
Total Cost: $5940 per traveler, based on single occupancy.
$750
non-refundable deposit
Due at registration.
$1730
by february 15, 2026
Second payment due.
$1730
by APRIL 15, 2026
Third payment due.
$1730
by JUNE 15, 2026
Final payment due.
ready to pack your bags?
Request to Pre-Register
Travelers wishing to participate should fill out this form and share why you want to join. Registration officially opens November 24th, 2025.
