CREATED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU, TWO EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
IN THE CHARENTE MARITIME IN SOUTH WEST FRANCE
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A UNIQUE & EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURE FOR TWO
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A unique and bespoke exceptional experience for just two people,
either a couple or two friends.
Come and join us for four nights and experience an exceptional adventure where you'll discover the very best of Our French Lifestyle.
We can accommodate guests for this experience anytime from 1st May to 30th September, however these are limited to a very small number each year to keep them special and so there is extremely limited availability.
Please request your specific dates for 2025 and 2026 and we will see if it is possible.
You'll be staying in our own laid back luxuriously rustic guest cottage here on our property and we will be showing you all the very best hidden gems of the area.
You choose how you wish to enjoy your time here. But some of the choices are meeting inspirational ex-pats who have made this their home, visiting exquisite chateau, enjoying workshop(s) of your choice, making incredible memories, discovering beautiful gardens, dining in luxury, touring a domaine and learning how cognac is made and a guided brocante tour to name just a few things.
There will also be a totally unique French experience - when enjoying the sights one day will be in the iconic French classic - a vintage Citroen 2CV and yes, we'll include a luxury champagne picnic !
However why we are so excited about this experience is because being just two people, a couple or friends, we want this to be tailor-made exclusively for your own wishes and needs. We will come up with a few different options and you can choose exactly what you want to do. This is your trip and we want you to have a great adventure. There will be a day on the Ile de Ré and there will be a private riverside cruise. All transportation is included and we will accompany you everywhere and share our life with you.
But we also know we all love a little time to ourselves as well.
So don't worry, there will be time to relax, swim in the pool, wander around the village and just soak up the atmosphere.
What is included :
- Private chauffeured transport to our guest cottage from either Bordeaux, Poitiers or Angoulême TGV Train Station
- 4 nights luxury rustic accommodation in our own one bedroom guest cottage with heated swimming pool
- All meals; breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Free mini bar in the cottage
- Daily excursions and trips, to include brocantes, riverside cruising, private tour of a cognac domaine, chateau gardens, workshops (of your choice)
- Tailor made to your own wishes, we will chat about this together and make this experience exclusive to you and what you most want to discover and do
- All transportation whilst staying with us (including one day's transportation in an iconic vintage Citroën 2CV).
What is not included :
- Transportation from your home to either Bordeaux, Poitiers or Angoulême
- Additional accommodation before or after the experience
- Personal purchases ( we can arrange to ship anything for you, at your expense)
- Travel Insurance (you must confirm you have the necessary travel insurance cover).
DATES: 26th July to 30th July 2025 (FOUR NIGHTS)
Starting the afternoon of the 26th and ending on the morning of the 30th.
PRICE : 1,995 EUROS PER PERSON
A non-refundable 50% deposit is required at the time of booking with a balance due no later than June 15, 2025
Email for full details
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LUXURIOUS CHATEAU LIVING
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Indulge in a great adventure and discover the hidden gems of the Charente Maritime, experience luxurious chateau living in a glorious setting staying in a privately owned chateau that has been owned by the same family since it was built in the 1700's.
For couples, and/or solo guests, male and female.
Six luxurious nights in the Charente Maritime.
August 23rd -29th , 2025
We said 2024 was a one-off, that was until we had such an amazing time and our guests encouraged us to do it again, and so we are, the exclusive retreat is back for another year in 2025, but limited to just 6 very lucky people!
Parisians leave the city for their vacation homes in the Charente Maritime in Southwestern France each summer and you'll see exactly why they do! The stunning views, Mediterranean climate, and relaxed nature of this beautiful wine-producing region will find you searching for a property of your own!
In partnership with Wendy Harrop of The Phineas Wright House, we bring you a week of Chateau living and dreamy experiences that are the best-kept secrets of this idyllic region of France.
Imagine yourself sipping champagne poolside, in beautiful expansive conversation with fabulous new friends recalling the amazing day you just spent together. Meanwhile our Parisian trained private chef, Jeff Soens, creates another mouthwatering dinner happily offering to show those interested in learning how to recreate the magic for themselves when they return home.
Picture it! You’ll be taking in the markets, experiencing private jewelry-making classes, private stone carving classes, eating delicious food, brocanting, touring Chateaux, gardens, and distilleries, exploring river and seaside villages, spending a day on the Ile de Ré, meeting ex-pats who have made this their home for cocktails, and enjoying 6 nights of Chateau living!!
Luxury and delights in abundance!
On this trip all of your needs have been anticipated!
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6 nights accommodations on the 75-acre grounds of 18th century Chateau de Clauzade La Chaussée.
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Daily Excursions include markets & brocantes, chateaux & gardens, private sterling silver jewelry-making class, private distillery tour & tasting, river cruise, private stone carving class, a day trip to Ile de Re & La Rochelle, a visit to one of Europe's best preserved Roman amphitheatre and more.
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Plenty of free time to explore or relax
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Full service, concierge travel experience from hosts Wendy & Susan
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This intimate, interactive, immersive experience is limited to a maximum of 6 guests and begins & ends in Bordeaux.
Included:
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private chauffeured ground transportation
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all meals and libations
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listed excursions & experiences
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accommodations (single occupancy with private bathroom)
Not Included:
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transportation from your home to Bordeaux, France
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accommodations before and after the tour
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purchases or the shipping of treasures home (but we can help you with this and arrangement shipment at your expense)
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travel insurance (REQUIRED)
A taste of the dreamy goodness...
Delicious food, fabulous experiences, delightful French villages, and incredible memories to be made!
Charente Maritime
August 23 - 30, 2025
€7,990 per person (single or double occupancy)
A non-refundable 50% deposit is required at the time of booking with a balance due no later than July 1, 2025
Email for full details
