Your Mother-Daughter Birthday Trip to France

15–16 Sept 2024: Versailles (1 night)

• Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle

16–20 Sept 2024: Paris (4 nights)

• Pavillon Faubourg Saint-Germain

20–22 Sept 2024: Reims (2 nights)

• Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa

If you need any urgent assistance while traveling, or need to make changes, reservations, or cancellations in France, you can contact the following local contacts:

Our local partners in France:

• A local contact: will be provided

If you have any trouble contacting your indicated drivers or guides, contact the local contact via WhatsApp.

Le Grand Contrôle, Versailles:

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Pavillon Faubourg Saint Germain:

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Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa:

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Important: If you need immediate assistance, your local contact is the best person to call first as they are in the same time zone.

Scenset:

• Scenset Emergency Line: + 1 (415) 941-3900

WhatsApp: If you don’t have WhatsApp on your phone, we strongly encourage downloading it for free as it makes contacting our local team easier.

From your cellphone, dial "+" (by holding down the "0"), then the country code followed by the 9 digit phone number (dropping the first "0" in parentheses which is only used when calling from another number).

If you can't find the "+", replace it with "011" - this is the US exit code, interchangeable with "+".

WhatsApp is recommended for ease of dialing local numbers. We suggest pre-programming the contacts ahead of your arrival.

September in Paris ushers in the gentle transition from the warm embrace of summer to the crisp, golden hues of autumn. The city basks in a mild and comfortable climate, with average temperatures ranging from a pleasant 13°C (55°F) in the early mornings and evenings to around 20°C (68°F) during the day.

We have put together these Destination Guides for you, full of unique insights and ways to get excited before you travel, such as:

• Spotify playlists
  
• Dishes to try
  
• Helpful phrases
  
• Packing guide
  
• Tipping guides

🇫🇷 France Destination Guide

U.S. travelers do not need any special visa to visit France for tourism purposes.

These guidelines are for reference only. Scenset holds no responsibility for travel restrictions. Travelers are responsible for ensuring the right documentation to travel.

Your private English-speaking driver will greet you in the arrivals hall of the airport and transfer you to your hotel in a luxury vehicle. He will be holding a sign with your name.

• Driver: will be provided
  
• Contact: will be provided
  
• Meeting Point: Arrivals Hall, after baggage claim
  
• Duration: Approximately 1 hour

If you cannot locate your driver, please contact will be provided.

Booked By Scenset.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax.

Please note an early check-in has been requested, but cannot be guaranteed until arrival. If your room is not ready, the hotel will store your luggage and you will be able to refresh in the spa facilities or go directly to the pool.

Once on property, you may speak with your Butler about your options for lunch today.

Alain Ducasse

• Menu starts at a certain amount per person, served midday to early afternoon

Private Picnic

• You might prefer a private picnic near the Grand Canal to enjoy the view of the Palace of Versailles Menu starts at a certain amount per person

Offsite

• Your butler can also suggest a restaurant within walking distance in the lovely city of Versailles

Please speak with your Butler upon arrival.

Enjoy your private entrance to the Palace Gardens and explore the grounds. Speak to the Concierge about the following options:

• Bicycles
  
• Row Boats (available during the late morning and afternoon)
  
• Golf Carts (included in your stay)
  
• Spa Appointments

This is a recommendation only.

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.

Petit Afternoon Tea is included in your stay each day, and served daily in the Sitting Room in the afternoon.

Confirmed by scenset through the Le Grand Controle Concierge. If you'd like to amend or cancel this booking, please speak with the Concierge at your hotel.

• Time: Evening (2 hours)
  
• Small group tour, optional
  
• Meeting Point: Speak with the Concierge to confirm the departure time and the meeting location. Kindly note that after the indicated time, access will be denied by the Palace of Versailles. It will be impossible to join the visit in progress.

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. A queen 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 later queens – 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.

Confirmed by Le Grand Controle. Please see your Butler with any questions.

Royal Feast at Restaurant Alain Ducasse. "The Feast" is an immersive experience where the team recreates a royal 18th century feast, a la Michelin.

• Time: Evening
  
• Address: Located on-property
  
• Dress Code: Casual chic with mandatory jacket for men

Confirmed by Scenset through the Le Grand Controle Concierge. If you'd like to amend or cancel this booking, please speak with the Concierge at your hotel.

1x Deluxe Room

• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation #: will be provided

Booked by scenset.

• Daily Breakfast created by a renowned chef
  
• Organic gourmet mini-bar
  
• The Feast dinner (beverages excluded)
  
• Personal butler service
  
• Royal Afternoon Tea
  
• Unlimited access to the Orangery Garden
  
• Exclusive tour of the Domaine de Trianon
  
• Exclusive tour of the Palace of Versailles
  
• Golf cart to discover the gardens

From early morning, enjoy a delightful breakfast before a special access tour (optional).

Breakfast is served for a few hours each morning. You are free to enjoy it in the restaurant or in your room.

• Time: Morning
  
• Small group tour, optional
  
• Meeting Point: Speak with the Concierge to confirm the departure time and the meeting location. Kindly note that after the indicated time, access will be denied by the Palace of Versailles. It will be impossible to join the visit in progress.

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.

Confirmed by Le Grand Controle. Please see your Butler with any questions.

Check out at midday and leave your luggage with the front desk while you enjoy some additional fresh air, lunch or a coffee, before your transfer to Paris.

Please note a late check-out has been requested but cannot be guaranteed. Please check with the hotel the evening prior. Your butler is happy to help you pack while you are touring Trianon.

Meet your driver in the lobby for a transfer to your hotel in Paris.

• Driver: will be provided
  
• Contact: will be provided
  
• Departure Time: Afternoon
  
• Meeting Location: Hotel Lobby
  
• Drive Time: Approximately 45-60 minutes

If you have any trouble contacting your driver, please call your local contact: will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and relax. Please note an early check-in has been requested, but cannot be guaranteed until arrival. If your room is not ready, the hotel will store your luggage.

This evening, enjoy dinner at Brasserie Thoumieux.

• Booking time: Dinner time
  
• Booking Name: will be provided
  
• Getting there: This is a short taxi ride or a walk from your hotel - the hotel can assist you in calling a taxi
  
• Google Maps Link: Here
  
• Getting home: The restaurant can assist you in calling a taxi, or Uber is available
  
• Cancellation Policy: Cancellation free of charge until 24hrs prior. In the event of cancellation within 24hrs or failure to show up at the restaurant, the restaurant will charge Scenset a fee, to be collected from the client by Scenset post-trip.
  
• Dress Code: Casual chic

Confirmed by Scenset through the Pavillon Faubourg Concierge. If you'd like to amend or cancel this booking, please speak with the Concierge at your hotel.

1x Deluxe Room

• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation Number: will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

• Complimentary buffet breakfast
  
• Priority for room upgrade based on availabilities at time of arrival
  
• Early check-in / late check-out upon availabilities on the arrival and departure day
  
• A voucher per stay on any incidentals

Discover the different facets of the city in the Orientation Tour! Led by your private guide, you will make frequent stops, get acquainted with the city and soak in the special personality of each district. This tour is flexible based on your interests, and you may explore a particular neighborhood, or simply enjoy an overview.

We suggest driving across the Seine to admire the D'Orsay museum and the golden dome of the Invalides, or along the iconic Champs Elysees avenue. Your driver could then take you past the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe as you head to the authentic district of Montmartre for a stop at the Sacre Coeur Basilica, from where you can enjoy a beautiful view over Paris. Walk through the narrow cobbled streets of this lovely village, which attracted many artists through the 19th and early 20th centuries, and still now exudes a unique bohemian atmosphere.

After your tour, remain in Montmartre to enjoy lunch at Le Sancerre. After lunch, make your way back independently via taxi or Uber.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Driver: will be provided
  
• Guide: will be provided
  
• End time: Early afternoon
  
• Duration: Approx 4 hours
  
• Inclusions: Private Guide & Private Driver at disposal (4hrs)
  
• Lunch excluded, to be paid directly

If you have any trouble contacting your driver or guide, please call will be provided.

Booked By Scenset.

After your tour, enjoy lunch in Montmartre at Le Sancerre.

• Time: Lunchtime
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Location: 📍Le Sancerre, 35 Rue des Abbesses, 75018 Paris, France

Confirmed by scenset via Pavillon Faubourg Concierge - to be paid locally. To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

Tonight, dine at La Fontaine de Mars.

• Time: Evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Address: 129 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris
  
• Getting There: Google Map Link - this is a short taxi ride from your hotel, the hotel can assist you in calling a taxi

Confirmed by Scenset via Pavillon Faubourg Concierge - to be paid locally. To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

1x Deluxe Room

• Breakfast included

Booked by a guest.

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Parisian allure as we explore the enchanting neighborhood of Le Marais. Wander along its narrow cobblestone lanes lined with trendy boutiques, vintage shops, and artisanal bakeries that beckon you to indulge in the local flavors.

Your expert guide will lead you through the labyrinthine streets, unveiling the rich history and cultural tapestry woven into the very fabric of Le Marais.

As you traverse this charming district, the echoes of medieval Paris resonate in the architecture, blending seamlessly with the vibrant energy of contemporary life. Le Marais is a living canvas, where the spirit of the past harmonizes with the pulse of the present, creating an experience that captures the essence of Parisian chic and timeless elegance.

After your tour, you can enjoy lunch in the area and make your way back to your hotel independently using Uber or a taxi.

• Meeting time: Morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Driver: will be provided
  
• Guide: will be provided
  
• End time: Early afternoon
  
• Duration: Approx 4 hours
  
• Inclusions: Marais walking tour with a private guide (up to 4 hours); Tastings along the way; One-way private transfer to Le Marais neighborhood

If you have any trouble contacting your driver or guide, please call will be provided.

Booked By Scenset.

At the end of your tour, your guide will take you to the iconic Marché des Enfants Rouges for you to enjoy lunch.

Created in 1615, this market is the oldest covered market in the City of Light. Its name has its scenset in the nearby orphanage, l'Hospice des Enfants-rouges, where children were dressed in red uniforms and cloaks, the color of charity. Now a must-see place for strolling, it reveals the essence of Parisian history while offering a unique and colorful culinary experience.

After lunch, make your way back to your hotel independently using Uber or a taxi.

Suggested, no booking has been made.

Tonight, dine at Semilla.

• Time: Evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Address: 54 Rue de Seine, 75006 Paris
  
• Getting There: Google Map Link - this is a 10 minute walk from your hotel
  
• Cancellation Policy: Cancel free of charge until the morning of Sept 18. In the event of cancellation after this time or failure to show up at the restaurant, the restaurant will charge Scenset a fee, to be collected from the client by Scenset post-trip.

Confirmed by Scenset via Pavillon Faubourg Concierge - to be paid locally. To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

1x Deluxe Room

• Breakfast included

Booked by a guest.

Enjoy today in Paris at your leisure.

This morning would be a good time to visit the Musée d'Orsay.

• Google Map Link
  
• This is a 10-15 min walk from Pavillon Faubourg Saint Germain, or a 4min taxi ride
  
• Tickets: Pre-booking highly suggested – purchase tickets here or speak with the Concierge.

Suggestion only.

In between Musée d'Orsay and Cafe Marly, you'll find Jardin des Tuileries. Take a light afternoon stroll through this expansive, 17th-century formal garden and admire the many statues, including the 18 bronzes by Maillol.

This is a recommendation only.

This afternoon, enjoy lunch at Cafe Marly, overlooking the Louvre.

• Time: Lunchtime
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Address: 129 Rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 Paris
  
• Getting There: Google Map Link - this is a 15 minute walk from your hotel or Musée d'Orsay

Confirmed by Scenset via Pavillon Faubourg Concierge - to be paid locally. To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

Tonight, dine at Boubalé.

• Time: Evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Address: 6 Rue des Archives, 75004 Paris (Le Grand Mazarin Hotel)
  
• Location: Google Map Link - this is a 15 minute taxi from your hotel, the hotel can assist you in calling a taxi

Confirmed by scenset via hotel concierge - paid locally. To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

1x Deluxe Room

• Breakfast included

Booked by a guest.

After checking out this morning, meet your driver for your transfer to the train station.

• Meeting time: Late morning
  
• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Driver: will be provided

If you have any trouble contacting your driver or guide, please call will be provided.

Booked By Scenset.

• A person's name will be provided
  
• A person's name will be provided

Upon your arrival at the train station, you will meet your chauffeur guide and depart for a full-day visit to Champagne.

• Meeting point: In front of the station - when you exit the train station, your driver will meet you just out front near the taxis
  
• Chauffeur-Guide: will be provided

If you have any trouble contacting your Chauffeur-Guide, please call will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

An unforgettable journey through the heart of Champagne awaits you. Your private chauffeur-guide will meet you at the Reims train station and you will begin a full-day tour.

Your day begins with the awe-inspiring sight of Reims Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that has stood the test of time. As you wander through its grandeur, you'll feel the echoes of history that surround you.

Lunch
From there, you will break for a quick lunch, with a suggestion to be made by your guide, depending on your location and preferences. Lunch will be paid directly.

Veuve Clicquot
After lunch, the adventure continues with a Tour & Tasting at the legendary Veuve Clicquot. Although this is a public tour, the experience is nothing short of extraordinary. You'll delve into the rich history of this iconic brand, exploring the cellars and savoring the exquisite flavors of their world-famous Champagne.

Boutique Producer
Your next stop is a premium boutique producer located in the Montagne de Reims area, in one of the Grand Cru villages of this region. This is a top-range independent producer which releases quality extra brut Champagnes, from the grapes of their prestigious vineyards. A representative will welcome you at their domain. After a privately guided tour of the cellars, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a tasting of 3 unique Champagnes from the House.

At the end of the experience, your driver will drop you off at your hotel to check in.

• Chauffeur-Guide: will be provided
  
• Duration: Approx 7 hours (max 8)
  
• Note: Cellar tour and tasting at Veuve Clicquot are a small tour with other visitors - the rest of the day is privately guided

If you have any trouble contacting your Chauffeur-Guide, please call +33 6 13 39 16 50.

Booked By Scenset.

Arrive at the hotel to check in and refresh before dinner.

Tonight, dine at Le Bellevue Terrasse, with a stunning view over the vineyards.

• Time: In the evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Location: On-property at your hotel

Confirmed by scenset via hotel concierge - paid locally. To cancel or make any changes to your reservation, please visit or call your hotel concierge or front desk.

1x Garden Junior Suite

Positioned on the ground floor, these spacious rooms are located on each side of the terrace entrance. They offer a view of the Garden and the vines which stand distinctly in the background. Comfortable in their dimensions, all bathed in natural light, these rooms with French classic design revisited offer a generous sofa, a room awash in French character, and custom-made furniture.

• Breakfast included
  
• Confirmation #: will be provided

Booked by Scenset.

• Daily Breakfast

Indulge in a day of unparalleled relaxation and leisure, taking full advantage of the hotel's exceptional spa and swimming pool.

This afternoon we suggest a stroll amidst the vineyards or take advantage of the hotel's e-bikes to explore a quaint nearby village. See the Front Desk the evening prior to check availability for e-bike rentals. Rentals have been pre-paid and included in your booking.

This afternoon you will enjoy spa treatments:

• A guest: 90-minute Deep-Tissue massage
  
• A guest: 90-minute relaxing massage
  
• Please arrive fifteen minutes before your appointment.
  
• Cancellation Policy: Please note that if you need to reschedule, alter, or move your appointment you should contact us via email at spa@royalchampagne.com or by phone +33 (0)3 26 52 41 14, at least 24 hours prior time to avoid a 100% cancellation charge.

The spa is available from morning to evening, we invite you to enjoy the facilities before your treatments: fitness room, whirlpool, sauna, hammam, beautiful interior swimming pool, and outside swimming pool.

Confirmed by Scenset via Royal Champagne Spa - to be paid locally. If you'd like to amend these bookings, please call the Hotel Spa directly from your room or see the Front Desk.

• Time: Evening
  
• Booked under name: will be provided
  
• Number of people: 2
  
• Address: 24 Rue de Tambour, 51100 Reims
  
• Location: Google Map Link - this is a 30 minute taxi from your hotel, the hotel can assist you in calling a taxi, but this should be pre-booked
  
• Cancellation Policy: According to the restaurant's cancellation policy in force, we remind you that you have the possibility to cancel your reservation free of charge until September 21 at 1:30 p.m. In the event of cancellation after this date or no-show at the restaurant, you are liable to have the full deposit you have deposited by bank imprint withdrawn.
  
• Link to Cancel: Link

Booked by client directly.

1x Garden Junior Suite

• Breakfast included

Booked by a person.

After checking out this morning, meet your driver for your transfer to the airport.

• Meeting point: Hotel lobby
  
• Driver: To be confirmed
  
• Drive time: Approximately 90 minutes

If you have any trouble contacting your driver or guide, please call will be provided.

Booked by Scenset.

Upon arrival at CDG airport, you will be met at the curb by your representative. Your representative will assist you with your luggage, facilitate VAT tax refunds, help you with your check-in, fast-track you through airport security, and escort you to your departure gate (or lounge) for your flight.

• Greeter: will be provided

Booked by Scenset.