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Founder, Le Gourmet Getaway
Florence grew up in the center of Paris and spent most of her summers in a small fishing village on the coast of western Brittany. She briefly lived in Provence before moving with her husband to the US. They have lived in Chicago, Minneapolis, and now settled in Raleigh, North Carolina with their 4 hungry teenagers and an escape artist dog named Polo.
Florence created a company to bring authentic French cuisine to people in the US, her company is called Sucre & Sel which translates to “sugar and salt”. These important ingredients are all about balancing flavors and bringing life to food. Florence caters private dinners, buffets as well as teaches cooking classes. She frequently travels back to France to visit family and friends and recently furthered her talents with French Cuisine at FERRANDI, a leading culinary school in Europe.
In 2022, she created le Gourmet Getaway to share her love of France and to bring people on a unique adventure into the heart of French culinary culture and lifestyle as we say in France, savoir-vivre, which means “Art of living”
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Operations Manager, Finding France
Born and raised in Provence—a region she cherishes deeply—Laurie brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and event planning, always with a focus on designing bespoke, high-quality experiences. Before returning to her roots in Provence, she spent several years living and working in the United States, where she managed large-scale events across the U.S. and Canada. This experience allowed her to immerse herself in a different culture and gain a deep appreciation for the richness of diverse ways of life.
Her time abroad nurtured a profound respect for human connection and the importance of meaningful moments. At Finding France, she is dedicated to crafting truly unique and thoughtful travel experiences, always with a deep respect for the people behind them—whether international travelers or local artisans and hosts. She believes in the power of storytelling, authentic encounters, and meticulous attention to every detail.
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Founder & CEO, Finding France
A French native and born in the city of Nantes in western France, I love taking travelers off the beaten path in my country. I have traveled extensively and previously lived in the United States, Ireland, Australia, and Chile. I have a deep understanding of foreigners’ expectations - customer service and attention to details are essentials for me. If our travelers are happy and completely satisfied, I’ve fulfilled my mission. Before creating Finding France, I also worked as a tour guide for an incoming travel agency based in Paris and as an event planner for individuals and companies. I hold a Master’s degree in management.
My advice for travelers: Immerse yourself into the French culture. Don’t try to do everything. Spend time with the locals and share authentic experiences with those you meet.
About Finding France
Finding France (“the Agency”), operates the 2026 Trip “A Gourmet Getaway in Provence”. The agency is a fully licensed, bonded, and a registered Destination Management Company (DMC), approved by French authorities to design and operate travel and events across France.
● Condé Nast-endorsed, award-winning DMC, established in 2017
● Based in Paris and Provence, operating across all of France
● +50 multilingual employees and partners based in France
● Own fleet of luxury vehicles
● Travel designed & operated for individuals, groups & companies
● Fully licenced, bonded and registered company
● ATOUT FRANCE Registered: IM060190003
● IATA Certified: 20290535
●Endorsed by Travel Weekly