The French Experience
Normandy, France
May 9-16, 2026
Escape to the heart of France with The French Experience—an all inclusive, done-for-you journey designed to immerse you in luxury, serenity, and culture without the stress of planning. Stay in opulent castle accommodations, savor exquisite cuisine prepared by your private chef, and enjoy door-to-door concierge shuttle service so you never have to worry about driving, parking, or navigating the chaos of Paris. With local guides who are native to the country, you’ll gain insider access to hidden gems and authentic experiences while avoiding crowded tourist traps. We take care of every detail, helping you get the most out of your time and money.
Enjoy the best of both worlds: curated group rates with the freedom to explore independently. Indulge in luxury for the soul with meaningful connections, peaceful surroundings, and a truly unforgettable escap —something no guidebook or travel website could ever deliver
Allow yourself to imagine…
Gently waking up in your very own 18th century castle to the scents of the French countryside flowers coming through your opened bedroom window…
You walk to the window to see the picturesque landscape that you believed to only exist in paintings by the greats: Van Gogh, Monet and Picasso; you make your way downstairs to the dining room to find a breakfast table fit for a king, complete with freshly made croissants, seasonal fruit from the local market and whatever our private chef prepared that morning.
Local Guides
Castle
Private Chef
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Provence is the perfect place to refuel, reflect and revive your lust for life!
Oui... you had me at croissant!
I can hear you now…
…..a trip to France? I barely have time for a trip to the grocery store, how do I make time for France? But why should you put your dreams and plans on hold? Time is the only thing we can’t make more of and when you’re 90 years old, I promise you won’t say, “You know one thing I regret….taking that France trip”
My friend, you are in need of some joie de vivre! (That’s joy of life)
You are ready! This is your time! This retreat isn’t to be missed!
It is time to stop dreaming and watching everyone live a life that fuels them and make it happen for yourself!
However, you realize that you can’t do this alone and you need inspiration and someone to guide you and workshop this so that you can finally overcome the excuses and fears and start creating a life that truly lights you up!
Refuel + Replenish
Your journey will begin near Gordes, France, which holds an unassuming elegance at every turn. Cloaked in beauty with its quaint hilltop villages and the sun drenched landscape there is calm at every turn. Here, you will be able to disconnect from the chaos of the day-to-day and learn and practice the art of slow living and slow travel.
This will give you the opportunity to begin to move away from feelings of being stuck and simply going through the motions. How amazing would that be for you?!
You will use the beauty and inspiration around you to not only slow down and regenerate but, in addition, I will be walking you through my secret weapon, the looping process, in order to help you identify what’s specifically keeping you from being able to move forward with ease and flow in any aspect of your life.
For once, the planning, scheduling and logistics isn’t left on your shoulders. Each step of your journey has been thoughtfully curated to not only allow you to maximize your travel to the beautiful country of France, but to also to address the internal stressors you face that are preventing you from living each day to its maximum potential.
More than a retreat, this will be a personal discovery where you will tap into honest understandings of what you truly crave and yearn for in life.
Reflect
Through each activity on the retreat you will become inspired and enabled to make deep connections to what it is you want to create for yourself, whether it is more time freedom, beautiful surroundings, or you want to adjust how you approach each day through the mindset of maximizing your personal wellness.
You will begin to design an outline of how you will re-enter your state of “normal” upon returning home.
Throughout the South of France you will be guided through impactful experiential activities that are selected and designed to assist you with breaking through roadblocks that are preventing you from creating a life that is constructed to support you in reaching your ultimate and highest potential in your specific area of focus.
The Venue
The Flavours Of France
Meet Your Private Chef!
The Walking into a Field of Fresh Dreams in Provence retreat is woven together to be a celebration of personal happiness and wellness. Each day as you are enchanted with the reverence given to these areas of life in the French culture, you will internalize and begin to understand how that same approach can easily integrate into your life away from the charm that is Provence.
Through your personal and group experiences on the retreat you will gain a true understanding of what you need to do in order to show up in the world with ease and grace and bring to life the vision that you have constructed using the reflection of each experience to guide you during the retreat.
I'm coming to France!
Your Itinerary
Day 1: BIENVENUE!
- Welcome Champagne & Appetizers
- Unpack & Relax In Your Castle Accommodations
- Welcome Dinner
Day 2: FALL IN LOVE WITH PARIS
- River Cruise on the Seine in the Heart of the City
- Eiffel Tower Photos by Day
- The famous Louvre Museum & Pyramid
Day 3: THE FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE
Giverny – Monet’s House and Gardens
Lunch in the Countryside
Tour the Beautiful City of Rouen in Normandy
Place du Vieux Marché, Church of Joan of Arc
Day 4: COOKING IN THE CASTLE
Brunch in Beauvais
Culinary Class at the Castle with Chef Chris
A Beautiful Walk Around the Castle Grounds
Local Market Shopping for Souvenirs & Tasty French Treats
Day 5: HISTORY REIMAGINED
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- L’Arc De Triomphe at Golden Hour
Day 6: FROM ONE CASTLE TO ANOTHER
Palace of Versailles (the Castle of the French Kings & Queens)
Gardens of Versailles & Marie-Antoinette’s Houses
Day 7: THE ART OF PARIS
Montmartre – The Parisian Art District
The Basilica Sacré-Cœur
Final Family Dinner
Inclusions
Level 1: Casual
Attendees will walk 2-3 miles on some days throughout villages, trails and outdoor markets on relatively flat terrain. Attendees will have to be individually mobile and able to climb stairs, move in and out of vehicles and get in and out of a boat. Activity is overall very manageable.
- Pre-trip preparation call
- 7 days and 6 nights at luxury estate accommodations, double occupancy (2 full beds/room), six nights at The Bastide (yes, you can upgrade to a single room)
- Ground transportation to and from the airport to the retreat lodging location (June 29th and July 5th at designated times only!)
- All ground transportation to scheduled retreat events and excursions
- Six nourishing breakfasts with local Provençal produce and goods
- Four lunches and six dinners. Trust me, your taste buds will be French by the time you depart!
- A dedicated French-chef and butler meal service
- One glass of wine with each provided lunch and dinner
- Champagne welcome and mid-week cocktail parties
- Daily deep-dive conversations and coaching sessions with Colet, focused on visualizing and reflection of where you are, reviving who you are at the moment, and replenishing yourself to create the future you envision
- Private wine course by certified wine master
- Olive Grove tour and tasting class
- Exclusive lavender field excursion with air conditioned transport
- Individual photography session with a fine art photographer
- Provence Market tour
- Floral workshop and bouquet creation
- Learn the daily art of designing and curating a calm and fulfilling life
- Free high speed internet at the estate
- Daily room cleaning
- Detailed daily itinerary delivered to your room and suggestions on places to visit, interesting facts and culture excursions
- Access to our private ‘Flâneur Collective.’ This is where we will be sharing all the details on planning, preparation and understanding the French culture
- Surprises, gifts and other scintillating extras throughout!
One of the highlights of our French Experience is our hands-on cooking class with our fabulous private chef. Together, we roll up our sleeves and learn the art of making fresh, homemade pasta from scratch – a skill you’ll be excited to bring back to your own kitchen. Guided step-by-step, you’ll discover techniques passed down through generations, all while sipping a glass of wine, sharing laughs, and indulging in the joy of creating something delicious. It’s more than a class – it’s an experience that blends culinary creativity, French hospitality, and pure fun.
The following IS NOT included in your experience:
- Your international round-trip flight from your originating location
- Meals not listed (but that should not be a concern because you will be in the capital of fine cuisine…France!)
- Alcoholic beverages not listed, laundry, incidentals, spa services, personal phone calls or other activities not explicitly mentioned
- Souvenirs and shopping sprees
- Transportation outside of provided travel to scheduled retreat activities
- Tips for drivers or services occurred outside of scheduled retreat activities
- Personal, medical or trip cancellation insurance (which is strongly recommended)
Meet Your Hosts
Noël & Christine
Every year we spend 2 months in Europe, 70% of that time in France. This country is where Christine was born, that paired with us being native speakers of the French language, we know all the hidden gems. The way this country speaks to our souls requires us to share it with you!
This adventure first began in 2012 with Christine and her father, Louis, sharing the magic of France with friends and travelers who dreamed of visiting. Since then, we’ve welcomed over 100 guests to explore the beauty, culture, and flavors of our country.
We take care of everything from A to Z – so you can simply relax and savor every moment. From airport pickup to drop off, you’ll be transported into a European dream that you’ll never want to wake up from.
Four years ago, we took the reins and upgraded the experience to a whole new level of luxury: a private chef, an authentic cooking class, and more time to soak in the elegance of our 18th-century castle.
Our goal? To make you feel like family while treating you to the very best that France has to offer – exquisite cuisine, breathtaking architecture, decades of history, and lots of wine and croissants!
Pack your bags and get ready for an experience that blends community with indulgence… we can’t wait to share our France with you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can’t afford a trip to France?
Mon amis (my friend) this is not your typical trip! This is an investment in yourself and a stepping stone to create the foundation of a life that works for you, incorporating all your desires, passions and must dos in a way that you have complete control of shaping and creating. The coaching resources alone that you will receive on this journey are worth the cost of the retreat and will be invaluable to you as you return home to “do life.” Seeing the famous French countryside and peaking at the French Riviera are just the cherry on top! And not to worry! There are payment plans available to make this a non-issue for you and you can start planning out your outfits!
I have a J.O.B. and family, I can’t see taking time away.
This reason alone is why you should come on the retreat! You have to learn the importance of creating space and making time for you to renew and regenerate and pour into you so that you can show up as the best version of yourself for not only your job but your family. You will absolutely return home inspired and transformed having a clear mind and vision and being able to offer even more to both areas of your life!
Umm… I don’t know about traveling with people I don’t know.
Oh! This is easy! You will know everyone who will be on the retreat because as soon as you register you will join our private Facebook group with all retreat goers! You will have plenty of time to connect with other travelers forge acquaintances and share dreams and excitement about the upcoming trip! In addition, I will host a pre-retreat call so that we can all connect and get comfortable with each other!
Do I have to participate in all of the activities?
Of course not! Each activity has been selected and arranged with the larger mission in mind, which is to assist you in reaching your ultimate goals surrounding your wellness and lifestyle choices. However, we all are the masters of our journey and you can opt-out of any experience. (Please note however, there will not be any monetary credits made for opting out in scheduled activities) In addition, keep in mind that there will be time for rest and rejuvenation built into the retreat itinerary. But please know, you always have the option of creating your own experience and relaxing in your room or lounging by the pool on the estate.
I have never been out of the country, I wouldn't even know where to start.
No worries! We can map it out for you and help you along the way. We can also direct you to our prime and preferred resources! It is MUCH easier than you think.
Can I stay longer?
I love the sound of that, being a Francophile I will always encourage extended time in France, my home away from home! If you would like to come in early for an intensive coaching with Colet that is completely possible! Simply reach out at hello@curatedhealthcoach.com to get additional information.
If you are looking to extend your stay on either end of your trip we are happy to offer suggestions and recommendations!
How do I get to Provence?
We will be staying in a beautiful village near the Aix-en-Provence, France. You will want make your way to the area by way of Marseille. There are a few options…
You can fly into one of the following airports:
Direct flight to Marseille airport (MRS).
Fly into Paris:
There are a few options to get from Paris to Provence!
- You can simply get a connecting flight to Marseille from Paris’ airports (CDG or Orly)
- You can take advantage of the amazing rail system and see the landscape of the country! Using Rail Europe you can purchase a high speed train ticket and arrive at the Avignon station in 3 hours and 15 minutes! (Our favorite option)
Marseille: You can fly into Marseille (MRS) and make your way to Avignon by high speed train and arrive in 35 minutes!
Nice: If you are flying into Nice (NCE) airport you can take the high speed rail train and arrive in Avignon within 4 hours!
If you need additional assistance mapping out a route, do not hesitate to reach out, we will be more than happy to help guide you!
Who can I talk to, I have more questions?
We are always happy to jump on a call and speak with you! In fact we would LOVE it!
Just email hello@curated
healthcoach.com and we will get a call set up right away for you!
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