Private journeys through France
Paris mornings, a table worth lingering at, a few days in the countryside. Start with an idea, then let us shape the hotels, experiences and everyday details around you.
Culture, food, châteaux, Provence, Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion, or Normandy from Bayeux. These examples are starting points, not fixed departures. Change the route, duration, hotels and experiences with Fred.
Six days of art, neighborhood discoveries and tables chosen for you, with room to enjoy Paris at your own pace.
France · 6 days / 5 nights
Around $3,990 USD per person · Charm example
Indicative hotel example. Two travelers sharing; flights and meals excluded.
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A proposed six-day journey through neighborhood food shops, hands-on cooking and restaurants matched to your tastes.
France · 6 days / 5 nights
Around $3,490 USD per person · Charm example
Indicative hotel example. Two travelers sharing; flights and meals excluded.
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A proposed eight-day pairing of Paris art and Loire châteaux, with a country base and unhurried afternoons.
France · 8 days / 7 nights
Around $5,990 USD per person · Charm example
Indicative hotel example. Two travelers sharing; flights and meals excluded.
Explore this journeyA proposed seven-day stay linking Avignon, Luberon villages and long afternoons in the countryside.
France · 7 days / 6 nights
Around $3,990 USD per person · Charm example
Indicative hotel example. Two travelers sharing; flights and meals excluded.
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A proposed five-day stay combining Bordeaux's neighborhoods and culture with one considered Saint-Émilion outing, returning to the same hotel each night.
France · 5 days / 4 nights
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A proposed five-day stay in one Bayeux hotel, with a focused D-Day outing, local culture and a full day to yourself.
France · 5 days / 4 nights
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Explore this journeyBorn and raised in Paris, Fred studied in Reims and knows Bordeaux and Provence first-hand. With Chic Trip’s local hosts and partners in cities throughout France, he connects your hotels, neighborhood discoveries and travel between regions. You work with one person who keeps the whole journey in view.
Read our travelers’ experiences, with destinations and original review sources clearly identified.
Chic Trip is a boutique travel planning and booking service led by Frederic Canesso, a Franco-Italian founder. Paris is our home base. France and Italy are our destinations, with local hosts and partners helping bring your journey together.
Our host and partner network covers cities throughout France and Italy. Meet a local over coffee, get to know your neighborhood and start your stay with someone to turn to. We agree the meeting place and timing in your proposal; airport transfers and private guided tours are separate arrangements.
Chic Trip is operated by WANDERCHIC TRAVEL, a French travel business registered with Atout France. The public record identifies the operator behind your trip and its financial guarantee and professional liability insurer.
Financial guarantee: Groupama Assurance-Crédit & Caution. Professional liability insurer: Hiscox SA.
Verify Atout France registration IM075260066Our listing with Paris je t’aime, the official Paris tourism office, describes Chic Trip’s travel planning in Paris, France and Italy. It reflects our Paris base, not a Paris-only service.
Read our official Paris je t’aime profileYour written proposal sets out the itinerary, selling prices, inclusions and booking conditions before you approve. Availability is confirmed when the arrangements are booked.
Personal planning, agreed reservations, restaurants selected and refined with you, and practical details in the Chic Trip app. Hotels, visits and transport are confirmed in your written proposal before you commit.
Explore the app example Read traveler reviewsA different region, a family connection, a wine trip or time by the sea? Tell us what you have in mind. We assess the route and practical arrangements before preparing a proposal.
These are places to discuss, not additional priced programmes. For an overseas destination or another region, ask us to assess your request.
No. The sample journeys give you a concrete starting point. We adapt the route, length, hotel choices, experiences and restaurants to your dates, interests and budget. You can also ask for a completely different France itinerary.
Four France examples show indicative Charm budgets, from $3,490 to $5,990 USD per person, based on two travelers sharing one double room, with planning and booking support included. Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion and Normandy from Bayeux have no fixed sample price and each receive a tailored quote. Charm, Signature and Exceptional hotel styles help shape the proposal. Dates, hotels, availability and the final total are confirmed in writing before you commit. International flights and meals are excluded unless specified.
Our five-day, four-night example keeps one Bayeux hotel, with a focused D-Day day, a Bayeux day and one full free day. Mont-Saint-Michel, Honfleur and Rouen are separate alternatives or extensions. Checked October 22, 2026: the Bayeux Tapestry Museum announces closure until autumn 2027, so the original tapestry is not included. Recheck its official reopening information for your dates.
Yes. We suggest restaurants for your tastes, preferred atmosphere and budget, refine the shortlist with your feedback, and handle the reservation requests you approve. Tables are subject to availability, and meals are separate unless specified in your proposal.
Yes. Tell us what is already confirmed and what you would like help with. We shape the itinerary and proposal around those arrangements rather than making you start again.
You can ask us about any region or a combined France and Italy journey. We first discuss your dates and pace, then check the routing, local arrangements and availability before confirming what is possible in a proposal.
No. Book a free first call or leave your email for a personal reply. You do not need an account, a selected programme or a price acceptance to start the conversation.
Share your dates, interests, pace, needs and anything you have already booked. We discuss the options, then prepare a written proposal with the inclusions, total and booking conditions.
Book a free call Email FredOr use the email request form on this page to have Fred contact you personally. No payment or price acceptance required.
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