Is Chic Trip legit?

First, make sure you have the right Chic Trip

When checking a review, invoice or business listing, match chic-trip.com with the legal company WANDERCHIC TRAVEL, SASU and founder Frederic Canesso, known as Fred. A similar brand name alone does not identify a business. If the company behind a review is unclear, check its website and legal details before drawing a conclusion.

Our app is not chicTrip (去趣). The Chic Trip app on the App Store and Google Play is published by Wanderchic Travel, the company behind chic-trip.com, and holds the itinerary and reservations we plan for our clients. chicTrip (去趣) is a separate travel-planning app with a similar name and no connection with us. See the Chic Trip app page.

The paper trail you can verify yourself

Every completed claim below is publicly verifiable in France:

• Legal entity: WANDERCHIC TRAVEL, SASU, RCS Paris 999 119 472, SIRET 999 119 472 00010, VAT FR34999119472. Check us in the official French government registry or on Pappers.
• Atout France: WANDERCHIC TRAVEL is a registered travel operator under number IM075260066.
• Registered office: 50 avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris, France.
• Paris je t'aime: official partner of the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau.
• Registered trademarks: CHIC TRIP is a registered French trademark (INPI n° 5213375, filed 2 January 2026, classes 35, 39 and 43) and a registered international trademark (WIPO n° 1931654, classes 39 and 43), both owned by WANDERCHIC TRAVEL. Verifiable on TMview.
• Financial guarantee: Groupama Assurance-Crédit & Caution, 8-10 rue d’Astorg, 75008 Paris.
• Professional liability insurance: Hiscox SA, 49 avenue de l’Opéra, 75002 Paris.

What our IATA TIDS code means

Our IATA TIDS code is 96249694. You can enter it in IATA CheckACode to verify the travel-seller record for Chic Trip. TIDS identifies our business to travel suppliers. It is not IATA accreditation or a payment guarantee.

Real clients, real reviews, a named founder

Chic Trip is a small service led by Frederic Canesso, a Franco-Italian Parisian. Read travelers' accounts on our Google Maps listing, Tripadvisor and our reviews page. Reviews include experiences from before September 2026. Some describe pre-trip planning, while others describe completed trips. Separate reviews and updates by the same traveler are not additional clients. Check the date, destination and type of experience when deciding whether it is relevant to your plans. You can also meet Fred and read about his background before contacting us.

A dated update on an automated website rating

Information reviewed on 8 October 2026: We are aware of the automated assessment on ScamAdviser and have requested a review. On 30 September, we supplied company-verification documents and official registry references. We have not received confirmation that ScamAdviser's assessment has been updated.

There has been a subsequent development at DNSFilter: on 5 October, its support team confirmed a reclassification to Travel and Uncategorized following a review of chic-trip.com. That day, Fred also observed no threat categories in its Domain Report. These are dated findings, not a live security certificate. We have asked DNSFilter to confirm the classification's stability and how corrections reach its data partners; our support request remains open.

A company's legal registration, travelers' experiences and a technical website classification are separate checks. The official business records and independent review links above let you verify the agency directly. If your browser or security provider shows a warning, do not bypass it to enter payment or personal details. Send the URL and the date of the warning to frederic@chic-trip.com so we can investigate.

What you approve before paying

The tailored total includes the agreed planning and booking support and depends on the itinerary, dates, accommodation, party size and confirmed scope. Restaurant reservations and official tickets are at face price. Hotels are at public rates. Tours, transfers and experiences use clear package prices quoted upfront. We agree the planning scope in writing and ask you to approve the proposed bookings and prices. An estimate is not a confirmed reservation. Check the payment schedule and cancellation conditions for each booking, as well as our service terms, before paying.

How to vet us (or any travel planner) before paying

These are the checks we would run ourselves: ask for the full legal name and corporate-registry record, verify the current Atout France status, check the founder exists on LinkedIn, read independent reviews on TripAdvisor, ask for a sample itinerary (we show a full example trip before you pay anything), confirm the total and inclusions in writing, and pay by card. WANDERCHIC TRAVEL is registered with Atout France under number IM075260066. If you are ever unsure, book a free call and talk to Fred directly.

Related questions

How can I identify the correct Chic Trip?

Match the website chic-trip.com with the legal company WANDERCHIC TRAVEL, SASU (RCS Paris 999 119 472) and founder Frederic Canesso. Check the company's Atout France registration, IM075260066. A similar brand name alone is not enough to identify a business.

Does a review of a similarly named app describe this agency?

Not necessarily. Our app, Chic Trip on the App Store and Google Play, is published by Wanderchic Travel, the company behind chic-trip.com, and holds the itineraries and reservations we plan for our clients. chicTrip (去趣) is a different travel-planning app with no connection with us. A review of a different product or a different legal company is not evidence about this agency. If the source is unclear, send Fred the link so the identity can be checked.

Who owns Chic Trip?

Chic Trip is the brand of WANDERCHIC TRAVEL, SASU, a French company registered in Paris (RCS Paris 999 119 472, verifiable in the official government registry annuaire-entreprises.data.gouv.fr), founded and run by Frederic Canesso, a Franco-Italian Parisian. WANDERCHIC TRAVEL is registered with Atout France under number IM075260066. CHIC TRIP is protected by two registered trademarks: French (INPI n° 5213375) and international (WIPO n° 1931654).

Where is Chic Trip located?

50 avenue des Champs-Elysees, 75008 Paris, France. The team lives and works in Paris, which is the point: itineraries and restaurant picks come from locals, not from a call center.

What is Chic Trip's current registration status?

WANDERCHIC TRAVEL, SASU is a French company registered in Paris (RCS Paris 999 119 472), an official partner of Paris je t'aime, with professional liability insurance from Hiscox and a financial guarantee from Groupama. WANDERCHIC TRAVEL is registered with Atout France under number IM075260066.

What should I check before paying?

Check the legal company, the agreed scope, total and inclusions, the payment schedule and the cancellation conditions. Conditions can differ between bookings. Restaurant reservations and official tickets are at face price, hotels at public rates, and tours, transfers and experiences at package prices quoted upfront.

About Chic Trip

A journey designed exclusively for you: a personal itinerary, restaurant recommendations refined with your feedback, approved reservations and practical details in the Chic Trip app. Your written proposal confirms the total, inclusions and booking conditions before you commit. Start with a free call or email; no payment or price acceptance is required to enquire.

Jeff’s Paris trip, in his words

The best service experience of my life - no exaggeration. Fred planned everything. Booked the impossible reservations. Got tickets to the best art exhibits, gave us perfect daily itineraries. He checked up on us everyday to see how we were doing and made numerous last minute changes for us. Over the top, legendary service. I’ve never written a review before for anything. Trust me. Contact him and trust his local recommendations.

Jeff G · Tripadvisor · Paris family trip · September 2026 · 5/5

Jeff also shared his experience on Google

Same traveler, a separate review. Not an additional client.

Incredible, over the top service. Let them do the planning! Trust me. Fred booked the impossible restaurants, prepared perfect daily itineraries, and checked up on us daily, gladly making lots of last minute changes and suggestions. He booked our trains (with detailed explanations) for day trips. He booked the perfect hotel, the best pastry tour, and found us a great museum guide. He absolutely made our trip to Paris unforgettable. You would be crazy not to contact him.