I am experienced in planning small group, all-inclusive tours for individuals, couples, small groups or even a-la-carte holiday planning (weddings/big families/birthdays/reunions)… you name it. Whether you are coming to Provence solo, with your partner, several couples or with your bestie friends, please allow me to design your dream vacation from arrival in Provence to your departure day—I can coordinate it all.  You can take part in my pre-arranged small group tours OR gather your own small group and let Pinch Me Provence do the planning. Why not have a few days to a full week where you don’t lift a finger and you truly become Provencal!

My Pinch Me personalized vacations can be all-inclusive: one-fee per person package based on your dreams (and your budget. Or a-la-cart pricing for planning services, guided days as you wish and other coordination: chefs, special experiences (wine, lavender, crafts, ballooning, catamaran…you name it) Please allow me to be your tour planner, bi-lingual guide and personal concierge. You only need to take care of your arrival and departure transportation (flights/trains/boat to Provence.) I can take care of ALL the rest while you and your group are in here in Provence.   

Imagine a theme week — A milestone birthday.  Girlfriends who come to paint or cook or shop or rosé all day …or all of the above! Be those guests who want to wine and dine their way around the south of France. Or are you the adventure travelers who want an outdoor immersion to see Provence by bike or long hikes. Follow the steps of Van Gogh or Cezanne. Visit perched villages and learn the history of the Provençal cities you’ve always heard of. Tour the Roman ruins in Arles and Orange and see the Pont Du Gard. Or…a little bit of everything! 

Your dream is my inspiration.  

Pinch Me Provence moments await!

The Pinch Me All-Inclusive Trip.  (Sample)

• Lodging: Based on your budget and preferences - hotels, chambres d’hôtes, manor homes and vacation rentals for you and your group.

• Transportation: You can rent a car or I can hire a chauffered car/van service for a few days … or the whole trip! You may not need to brave the roads at all — Pamper yourself and take a few days off and leave the driving to someone else!

• Daily Itineraries: Personalized touring days full of Pinch Me moments.

• Day Guiding with me: I’d love to accompany you for all or some of the days. I  will share my local knowledge, nuggets of history, behind the scenes Provence and can even translate for you in shops, markets and restaurants.

• Experiences ‘as you wish’:  Wine tastings and vineyard picnics, cooking classes,  painting en plein air, spa services, bike the Mont Ventoux, take a tour in a classic Provence car (a ‘deux chevaux’), a boat ride or a day in kayaks, eco-guided hikes....the list goes on and on. I have many connections to turn your experiences into Pinch Me Provence moments.

• Meals: If your lodging is in the heart of the Luberon, allow me to bring breakfast each morning and provide a Provençal grazing menu most evenings (of course, I will plan in some nights out to enjoy classic cafes or even Michelin star restaurants). Lunches are usually ‘on your own’ where I can guide you to my favorite cafés or let me prepare you the Provence picnic of your dreams! (Allowance for all meals can be factored into the per-person budget)

• Excursions: Typically, I book into your budget several museums, special exhibits, tours, rentals and custom experiences.

Pricing for your custom package will be based on lodging choices, meals, transportation and experiences. After we chat, I can work with your budget and share some sample vacation ideas with you!

* Transportation to Provence and rental car in country are not included.  

** Chauffeured car/van service and my day-guiding can be included so you can sit back and have a truly ‘made for you’ Pinch Me Provence vacation!

Events

Whether you wish to celebrate a milestone birthday with your partner or a group of your best friends.... Or come to Provence for a unique destination bachelorette party, long awaited family/friends reunion.... or have your dream French-countryside wedding, I can help you with all pre-planning, site visits and full event coordination.

I will visit venues and ensure that every element of your special day and week is perfect for you, your friends and your guests. There are hundreds of unique venues from the mountains, to cities and villages to the Mediterranean Sea. Or if you are renting a villa, I can help coordinate that special celebration. What an honor to make your dream event a Pinch Me lifetime experience. 

Info and booking :

Hesitant on what option would suit you best? I’m here to help! Feel free to reach out to me by simply filling out the contact form.