What our guests say
“The Domaine was a perfect place for our group to congregate each morning and evening. Florence choreographed excellent day trips to villages, cities, chateaux, and restaurants in a way that seemed perfect. Definitely one of the nicest vacation experiences we have ever enjoyed.”
“I loved everything about the trip! Even my husband, who hates to travel, has been raving about it! The trip was well organized and fun, with a new adventure every day. Clement and Florence were incredibly kind and attentive, the food and wine were delicious, and the Domaine was lovely. The charming villages, markets, lavender distillation, wine tastings, wonderful meals, sailing cruise, and musical entertainment were all highlights. I especially loved gathering around the pool each evening for an aperitif.”
“We are well travelled and don’t take guided tours often, but Florence’s personal involvement with our small group — including locals who shared their culture, cuisine and community — made this trip outstanding!”
“I have been on every continent. I have visited and toured and flown and sailed and hiked and scuba dived oceans....but at my age (80) this was a perfect trip. The itinerary was perfect, the pace was really good....time to explore...great food....fun guides...
I had only been in and out of the airports of Paris...so to explore the countryside of France and the people and the food intimately was one of great experiences of my travels.”
“This trip far exceeded my expectations. I’ve done a bit of traveling and I don’t think I’ve ever had better guides — they were full of personality and extremely knowledgeable. The loveliness of Provence was amazing, but the caring and incredibly capable people looking after us made the trip truly special.”
“It was one of the greatest vacations I have taken (and there have been many). ”
“The trip was very different from my other travel experiences: more personalized and relaxed, like visiting friends rather than joining a scheduled group tour. It introduced me to the real France and offered experiences I could never have found on my own. As a solo traveler, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our tour leaders created a highly curated, personalized journey, and everyone we met along the way was knowledgeable, personable, and engaged.”
“This was such a great way to learn about the culture of France. I am so glad my daughter took me on such a special trip — one I will always cherish!”
“It was a gift in every way: time with my mama, meeting new people from Raleigh I might never have met otherwise (even though two are practically neighbors!), and connecting with the exceptional people you’ve built relationships with who help make the tour so special. Thank you, Florence!”
“Le Gourmet Getaway introduced me to real people living real life passions. The exceptional guides brought the history of the region to life while sharing current artisans and traditional foods.”
“Le Gourmet Getaway was an unforgettable adventure — perfectly balanced between delightful activities and relaxing moments, enriched by thoughtfully curated cultural and gastronomic discoveries. With a small group of just 12 wonderful travelers, it felt like a truly distinctive and personalized experience!””
What This Journey Meant to Us
What This Journey Meant to Us
“I'm struggling to not sound overly sentimental here. But I carry back the idea of 'simple but exceptional.' The beauty of plane trees in a historic village. A sprig of rosemary on a cheese plate. A single glass of very good wine. The smell of lavender. Laughter around a dinner table. This is what Provence means to me now.”
"My wife and I have embraced French cooking a lot more because of Florence's guidance. The experience was educational, entertaining, and changed how we approach food."
"It was the connecting with people — our group certainly, but also the personal feel of each place we visited. I came home with so much hope and respect for the world with such real people working their passions."
"Learning about the connections we have to our earth — seeing the grape vines in the fields, the soil and the rocks, and how important all the elements are to grow healthy produce and our human health."
"It combined a taste of both French city life in Paris and life in the smaller towns and villages in the countryside. This trip was wonderful — to see the 'Best' of a region through the eyes of a French-born citizen who is fluent in both French and English!”
— Cathy, June 2023
“The mind blowing moments that I never would have been able to do alone are the baking class we had in Paris - And the personal relationships with the food producers in Brittany”.
Suzanne V.
“We had 12 days of wonderful new experiences. We came as a group of three friends and made eleven new friends. This was an amazing trip I will never forget.”
Julie M.
This trip exceeded my expectations ! I knew from the start we were in for an unforgettable introduction to France. Florence made the magic happen, and the fun and new friendships are priceless!!
Lee M.
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