For your birthday getaway, it is hard to fathom a more romantic destination than France. From the City of Lights of Paris to the allure of the French Riviera, your trip will provide you both with a storybook perspective on the romanticism of this beloved European destination.
Sep 12 – 14, 2023: Versailles (2 nights)
Sep 14 – 17, 2023: (3 nights)
Sep 17 – 22, 2023: (5 nights)
Sep 22 – 24, 2023: Paris (2 nights)
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Le Grand Contrôle, Versailles:
The Maybourne Riviera:
Oetker Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes:
Le Bristol:
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NOTE: When you are en route to JFK, call the La Premiere number to advise them of your arrival time and you will be met at the curb: will be provided
Seats 1E & 1F You are seated next to each other.
Confirmation Code: will be provided
Booked Independently
Upon landing in CDG in the morning, you will be met at the door by a representative along with a porter.
You will be fast-tracked through the airport, brought to baggage claim and escorted to your driver for transfer to Versailles.
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Check-in and enjoy the day at leisure.
NOTE: An early check-in has been requested but cannot be guaranteed. If your room is not ready, you will be able to refresh in the spa and store your luggage with the front desk.
Served in the Sitting Room of Le Grand Controle, expect Viennese-style brioche rolls, treats made by the pastry chef or even the much-adored Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse hot chocolate.
Afternoon tea is included in your stay each day, and served daily in the Sitting Room during the afternoon.
Please feel free to cancel or change the reservation when you arrive at the hotel.
Booked by the hotel concierge
A highlight of any stay at Le Grand Contrôle, explore a different part of the Palace every evening, with our complimentary Le Grand Contrôle guests' exclusive tour after opening hours. You will discover the Palace of Versailles like never before. With access to the main areas of the Palace; the Hall of Mirrors, the State Apartments, or Marie-Antoinette's Private Chambers, your guide will also reveal previously unseen spaces and rooms.
The Queen’s Apartments, which overlook the Midi Parterre, are a series of rooms whose layout is identical to that of the King’s State Apartments to the north. Queen Maria Theresa, Louis XIV’s wife, was the first person to live in these apartments, but she died not long after moving in, in 1683. The layout of the first floor of the Palace was perfectly symmetrical, with the north belonging to the king and the south to the queen. This was soon changed, however, by the king, who decided to set aside all the rooms around the Marble Courtyard for his new apartments. The queen’s space became limited to her State Apartments – which were modified by Marie Leszczyńska and later Marie-Antoinette – and to a few smaller rooms for more private use situated behind the official apartments, overlooking two inner courtyards.The current tour route passes through the rooms in the opposite direction to the traditional order, since it starts in the bedchamber and ends in the Queen’s Guard Room, which originally marked the entrance to the Queen’s Apartments during the Ancien Régime.
Royal Feast at Restaurant Alain Ducasse. "The Feast" is an immersive experience where the team recreates a royal 18th century feast, a la Michelin.
Dress Code: Casual chic with mandatory jacket for men
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through Le Grand Controle Concierege
Why we love it for you: Experience palace life during your stay at Airelles Le Grand Contrôle in the heart of the Château de Versailles. Immerse yourself in this historic place where refinement and authenticity are always by your side. A one of a kind hotel, Le Grand Contrôle is luxurious, warm and intimate, offering its guests many benefits they won’t experience anywhere else.
Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
Baron de Staël-Holstein
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked By scenset
Petit Trianon
Beyond the gardens of Versailles lies Trianon, and the Estate of Marie-Antoinette. As part of your stay at Le Grand Contrôle, enjoy complimentary access to this Le Grand Contrôle guests' exclusive tour, as your guide will unlock a new room and garden for you every morning, before opening hours. With a different tour route each time, expect to discover the true gems of Versailles - everything from Louis XIV’s Grand Trianon to the English Gardens lovingly created for Marie-Antoinette.
In 1758, Louis XV decided to build a new palace in the middle of his gardens, which, by then, he had been working on for around ten years. He commissioned Ange-Jacques Gabriel, first architect to the King, to build a pavilion large enough for himself and some of his entourage to live in. With the Petit Trianon, Gabriel produced a blueprint for the neoclassical movement – a perfect example of the ‘Greek style’ that was taking Europe by storm at the time.
Completed by Ange-Jacques Gabriel in 1768, the new palace on the Trianon estate was named the Petit Trianon to distinguish it from the existing Marble Trianon, which then became known as the Grand Trianon. It was here, in April 1774, that Louis XV experienced the first symptoms of smallpox, which would lead to his death a few days later and usher in the reign of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette. The new King Louis XVI gave the Petit Trianon as a gift to his wife, who quickly made it her own and ordered an extensive redesign of the external areas. Louis XV's botanical gardens were soon replaced by an Anglo-Oriental garden, which was more in keeping wit
Enjoy your private entrance to the Palace Gardens and explore the grounds. Speak to the Concierge about the options of:
Served in the Sitting Room of Le Grand Controle, expect Viennese-style brioche rolls, treats made by the pastry chef or even the much-adored Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse hot chocolate.
Afternoon tea is included in your stay each day, and served daily in the Sitting Room in the afternoon.
Please feel free to cancel or change the reservation when you arrive at the hotel.
Booked by a concierge
A person did not get to see this last year due to a state visit
Special access to the The King’s Apartments.
Royal Feast at Restaurant Alain Ducasse. "The Feast" is an immersive experience where the team recreates a royal 18th century feast, a la Michelin.
Confirmed by scenset through the Concierge
Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle
Baron de Staël-Holstein
Queen's Hamlet
Marie-Antoinette’s reconfiguration of the Trianon gardens can be divided into two distinct phases. The first, starting in 1777, corresponds to the creation of the English Gardens. Subsequently, in 1783, she tasked an individual with extending the gardens to the north and building a whole model village around an artificial lake. Work began in the summer of 1783 and was completed in 1786. The Queen’s Hamlet does not belong to any particular style, combining as it does various influences from rural architecture, but it does succeed in creating a sense of aesthetic coherency. The cottages are set on the eastern bank of the lake, arranged in a crescent formation which is ideally viewed from across the water.
This morning you will check out and meet your driver in the lobby for transfer back to CDG.
Upon arrival at CDG, you will be expedited through security and catch your flight to Nice.
Departure Time: Afternoon
Drive Time: Approx 45 minutes
Driver: will be provided
Greeter at CDG: will be provided
Confirmed by scenset through Exclusive & Private
Seats 3D & 3F
Confirmation Code: will be provided
Link to Tickets: HERE
Notes:
Booked By scenset
Upon arrival at the Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), you will be met at the aircraft door by your representative and expedited through security to collect your luggage and meet your driver.
Greeter in Nice: A representative will be provided.
Diver: A driver will be provided.
Drive Time: Approximately 30 minutes
Confirmed by scenset
through Exclusive & Private
This evening enjoy dinner at your hotel's Michelin restaurant, Ceto.
Dress Code: Smart Dress (swimwear, shorts, miniskirts, flip flops etc. are not permitted)
Reservation Confirmed by scenset through Maybourne Riviera Concierge
Why we love it for you: The striking modernist architecture of The Maybourne Riviera emerges from the rocky peninsula of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin as if forging its way into the glistening Mediterranean Sea. Perfectly positioned near Monaco, enjoy plunging views out to the azure waters. Explore the surrounding Côte d'Azur, a landscape wild with promise and discover the coastline dotted with quaint villages perched on cliff edges with winding pathways leading you through pine forests and maquis.
The Maybourne Riviera
Corniche Duplex Suite
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked By scenset
Enjoy the day at leisure at your hotel.
In the late afternoon, meet your driver in the Hotel Lobby for transfer to Eze. You have some time before your dinner reservation, so you can explore the town or head to the restaurant early.
After dinner your driver will return you to your hotel.
Drive Time: Approx 20 minutes
Driver: will be provided
Inclusions:
Confirmed by scenset
through Maybourne Riviera Concierge
The Maybourne Riviera
Corniche Duplex Suite
Today you have a lunch reservation in the early afternoon at Maybourne La Plage - your hotel's Beach Club. Beach chairs have also been reserved for you so that you may spend the day relaxing on the water.
Transportation: When you are ready to head down to the beach for the day, please let the Hotel Concierge know and they will arrange transportation.
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through Maybourne Riviera Concierge
In the evening, meet your driver in the Hotel Lobby for transfer to Monaco.
You will have time to walk around the town and grab a drink before dinner.
After dinner your driver will return you to your hotel.
Drive Time: 15 minutes
Inclusions:
Enjoy dinner at Elsa, a gastronomic restaurant with a view.
Confirmed by scenset
through Maybourne Riviera Concierge
Maybourne Riviera
Corniche Duplex Suite
In the late morning, after checking out, you will meet your driver in the hotel lobby and depart for Cap-Ferrat.
Tour Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens (a short drive from your hotel), or explore and shop with suggestions from your chauffeur-guide.
The creator of the pink villa Ephrussi de Rothschild and its gardens, was inspired by the grand Palazzios of Venice and combined a love of art and pink roses. The villa features a collection of furniture and artworks, as well as some unique decorations.
Drive Time to Cap-Ferrat: Approximately 30 minutes
Drive Time from Cap-Ferrat to Antibes: Approximately 1 hour
Inclusions:
Note: Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild will have an extremely long queue today due to “Patrimoine day”. If you prefer to avoid this, your chauffeur-guide can help you decide where to explore today.
Explore and shop with suggestions from your chauffeur-guide:
Drive Time to Cap-Ferrat: Approx 30 minutes
Drive Time from Cap-Ferrat to Antibes: Approx 1 hour
Inclusions:
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the Le Vent Debout at La Réserve de Beaulieu.
Le Vent Debout, which, with its sunny terrace next to the hotel’s swimming pool and its splendid ocean view, immerses guests in a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. Its name was chosen as a tribute to the ship that provided the link between the cities of Nice and Beaulieu during the 19th century. View the menu
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through Exclusive & Private
After lunch, a driver will take you to Antibes (1-hour drive), where you can explore the town before heading down the peninsula to your next residence, the iconic Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc.
Arrive at your hotel in the early evening to check-in and get ready for dinner.
Check-in and relax.
Savor authentic Italian flavors imagined by a Sicilian chef in collaboration with a consultant chef (two-time World Pizza Champion and three-time Pizza Champion of France).
Location: Hotel du Cap
Dress Code: Casual chic
Confirmed by scenset through
Hotel du Cap Concierge
Why we love it for you: The legendary Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc has defined elegance and style for generations, setting the tone for timeless iconic hospitality for the Mediterranean. Located on twenty-two acres of private gardens on the southernmost tip of Cap-d'Antibes, the Hotel du Cap is comprised of 117 rooms located across three buildings: the scenset Villa, the Villa Fontaine, and the Eden Roc Pavilion by the sea.
Carved into the rocks, you will find the hotel's famous saltwater swimming pool and two restaurants, all equipped with breathtaking views. The spa and five-court tennis club are equally fabulous, and with many nearby villages and world renowned restaurants, guests can be as busy as they wish. This Oetker Collection hotel delivers a level of service to match the outstanding hotel, which is what draws families to return for generations.
Oetker Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
Confirmation Number: will be provided (Booked by a travel agent)
Booked Independently
NOTE: The full room rate has been charged to your Amex (over 2 payments, January 2023 and August 2023).
Tennis has been booked for you every morning during the late morning.
Confirmed by scenset
through Hotel du Cap Concierge
You are confirmed for a Couples Massage in the outdoor gazebo.
Note:
Confirmed by scenset
through Hotel du Cap Spa
This afternoon is for you to enjoy the hotel at leisure. No dinner reservation has been made this evening so you are free to dine where you please.
Oetker Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
Tennis has been booked for you every morning during the late morning.
Confirmed by scenset
through Hotel du Cap Concierge
This afternoon, meet the hotel shuttle boat for transfer to La Guerite.
Inclusions:
Paid in Full, Confirmed by scenset through Hotel du Cap Concierge
Enjoy lunch this afternoon at La Geurite. After lunch, the restaurant can contact the hotel boat for your transfer back to Hotel du Cap.
Confirmed by scenset
through Hotel du Cap Concierge
Enjoy dinner this evening in the hotel's gastronomic restaurant, Louroc, with one Michelin star.
Dress Code: Formal. Men are requested to wear a long sleeved shirt, long trousers and closed shoes.
Confirmed by scenset through Hotel du Cap Concierge
Oetker Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
Tennis has been booked for you every morning during the late morning.
Confirmed by scenset
through Hotel du Cap Concierge
At midday today after tennis, you will meet your driver in the hotel lobby and set off for the charming hilltop town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
1:00 p.m.:
You have a reservation for lunch at the legendary restaurant La Colombe d’Or.
The original owner opened this small establishment in 1931, and regaled Matisse, Miró, Picasso, Léger and many others. In return, they all left him a piece of work as proof of their friendship. This incredible collection, since added to by Arman, César, Calder, Klein, Folon, Buffet and Combas, still brighten the restaurant’s walls and terrace!
After lunch, follow your guide on a tour of the town, to discover the little cobblestone streets, paved in flowery patterns, statues nestled in alcoves, fountains, vines crawling up the stone walls and many more secrets waiting to be explored... Enjoy the quiet charm of the art galleries, boutiques and sidewalk café.
A short walk will bring you into a peaceful and natural setting surrounded by hills and mountains, overlooking a beautiful graveyard. You may even catch a glimpse of the sea from the ramparts.
Your guide will then take you for a visit of the Maeght Foundation, the greatest gallery for modern and contemporary art on the Riviera.
The Foundation gives a sense of immersion in the arts, as the pieces are oftentimes genuine parts of the rooms that present them. Explore the Giacometti courtyard, the Miró labyrinth with its sculptures and ceramics, the mural mosaics by Chagall and Tal-Coat, the stained-glass window by Braque and the Bury fountain.
5:00 p.m. At the end of the tour, your chauffeur-guide will then take you back to your hotel.
Drive Time to Saint-Paul-de-Vence: Approx 45 minutes
Inclusions:
Savor authentic Italian flavors imagined by a Sicilian chef in collaboration with a consultant chef (two-time World Pizza Champion and three-time Pizza Champion of France).
Location: Hotel du Cap
Dress Code: Casual chic
Confirmed by scenset through
Hotel du Cap Concierge
Oetker Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
Tennis has been booked for you every morning during the late morning.
Confirmed by scenset through Hotel du Cap Concierge
This afternoon, meet the hotel shuttle boat for transfer to La Guerite.
Inclusions:
Paid in Full, Confirmed by scenset through Hotel du Cap Concierge
Enjoy lunch this afternoon at La Geurite. After lunch, the restaurant can contact the hotel boat for your transfer back to Hotel du Cap.
Confirmed by scenset
through Hotel du Cap Concierge
Dinner this evening is confirmed at the Italian restaurant in old town Antibes, Michelangelo Chez Mamo, located 10-minutes from the hotel.
No transportation has been booked this evening - you can ask the hotel if the House Car is available, otherwise they can call you a taxi.
Confirmed by scenset
through Hotel du Cap Concierge
Oetker Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc, Antibes
Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
This morning you will check out of the hotel and meet your driver in the hotel lobby for transfer to NCE airport.
Upon arrival at NCE, you will be met by a representative and expedited through security to catch your flight back to Paris.
Departure Time: Morning
Meeting Location: Hotel Lobby
Drive Time: Approx 1 hour
Driver: will be provided
Airport Greeter: will be provided
Confirmed by scenset
through Exclusive & Private
Seats 5D & 5F
Confirmation Code: will be provided
Booked By scenset
Upon landing in CDG at midday, you will be met at the plane door by a representative holding a sign with your name.
You will be fast-tracked through the airport, brought to baggage claim and escorted to your driver for transfer to Le Bristol.
Confirmed by scenset
through Exclusive & Private
Arrive at Le Bristol, check-in and relax.
Please note an early check-in has been requested but cannot be guaranteed. If your room is not ready you may refresh in the spa or enjoy lunch in the restaurant and the front desk will store your luggage.
This evening you will take a taxi to your dinner reservation at La GIrafe
Confirmed by scenset
Note the two seating options at this restaurant are 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Why we love it for you: An icon of French elegance and art de vivre, Le Bristol Paris is located at one of the city’s most prestigious addresses on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
The first to receive France’s “Palace” distinction, the hotel boasts 190 rooms and suites— among the largest in Paris — that are now completely renovated. An exceptional setting offering Oetker Collection’s legendary hospitality, Le Bristol is perhaps best known for its outstanding dining tradition, holding 4 Michelin stars between Epicure and 114 Faubourg. A spirit of joie de vivre permeates the hotel from early morning to late at night with relaxation in the lush, 13,000 square foot court.
Le Bristol
Deluxe Junior Suite
Confirmation Number: will be provided
Booked By scenset
Enjoy your morning at leisure - take a dip in the rooftop pool or call down to the Spa for an appointment.
This afternoon you will take a taxi to your lunch reservation at L'Avenue. The hotel can assist you with procuring a taxi.
Confirmed by scenset through Le Bristol Concierge
Enjoy your afternoon in Paris at leisure. Here are some shopping suggestions for inspiration.
Interior Design
Fabrics
Designers
Galeries
Candles
Art de la Table
Kitchen
Fashion
Vintage
Shoes & Slippers
Multibrands
Accessories
This evening you will take a short walk or taxi to your dinner reservation at La Reserve Hotel's La Pagode de Cos.
An individual has arranged for you to be greeted with glasses of Champagne 🥂.
Confirmed by scenset
through Le Bristol Concierge
Le Bristol
Deluxe Junior Suite
Checkout this morning.
You are welcome to store your luggage and use the hotel facilities until your departure.
A later checkout time has been requested but cannot be guaranteed. Please confirm at check-in.
In the afternoon, you will check out and meet your driver in the Hotel Lobby.
Your driver will transfer you directly to the entrance at CDG airport, and you will be expedited through security to the lounge.
Confirmed by scenset
through Air France La Premiere
Driver: Air France La Premiere
Phone: will be provided
Booked By scenset
Seats 1A & 1L You are not seated next to each other in this 4-seat cabin.
Confirmation Code: will be provided
Booked Independently