Live the French Way in the Heart of the Alps
Live the French Way in the Heart of the Alps
Experience France Beyond Paris
Have you visited Paris? The Loire Valley castles? Do you know the South of France?
But have you ever had the chance to live the French way for a whole week while discovering the Alps?
That’s exactly what I offer! I will personally pick you up from Lyon train station (2h TGV from Paris) or Geneva airport. From that moment, you can simply relax and let yourself be guided. At the end of your stay, I will drive you back to the airport or station after an immersive cultural week.
During this week, everything is taken care of for you forget about logistics. Just open your eyes, your taste buds, and your heart. Discover the region, the French art of living, our gastronomy, and our language.
Highlights of the Experience
Highlights of the Experience
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Breathtaking Alpine landscapes – Chartreuse, Belledonne, Vercors ranges. Seasonal activities: half-day/full-day hikes with homemade picnic, electric bike rides through valley paths and vineyards, or optional adventure sports (climbing, via ferrata, paragliding, treetop courses).
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Winter magic – snowshoe hikes, skiing (Courchevel or local resorts), cross-country skiing, dog sledding, optional scenic flight over the Alps.
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Local farmers’ markets – cycling together to discover fresh, regional produce.
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Cultural treasures – Grande Chartreuse Museum, Chartreuse distillery, Resistance Museum, Grenoble Museum of Fine Arts.
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Charming Annecy – turquoise lake, old town with canals, mountain backdrop.
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Gastronomic Lyon – guided tour of the Renaissance old town and traboules.
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Spectacular Chamonix – Aiguille du Midi cable car to 3,842 m with views of the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps, followed by relaxation at QC Terme Chamonix, a luxury spa surrounded by glaciers.
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French culinary delights – breakfasts with local products, lunches and dinners at home or in restaurants, French wine tasting evening with an oenologist.
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Relaxation at home – nature walks nearby, games, or reading by the pool.
Highlights of the Experience
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Breathtaking Alpine landscapes – Chartreuse, Belledonne, Vercors ranges. Seasonal activities: half-day/full-day hikes with homemade picnic, electric bike rides through valley paths and vineyards, or optional adventure sports (climbing, via ferrata, paragliding, treetop courses).
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Winter magic – snowshoe hikes, skiing (Courchevel or local resorts), cross-country skiing, dog sledding, optional scenic flight over the Alps.
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Local farmers’ markets – cycling together to discover fresh, regional produce.
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Cultural treasures – Grande Chartreuse Museum, Chartreuse distillery, Resistance Museum, Grenoble Museum of Fine Arts.
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Charming Annecy – turquoise lake, old town with canals, mountain backdrop.
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Gastronomic Lyon – guided tour of the Renaissance old town and traboules.
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Spectacular Chamonix – Aiguille du Midi cable car to 3,842 m with views of the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps, followed by relaxation at QC Terme Chamonix, a luxury spa surrounded by glaciers.
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French culinary delights – breakfasts with local products, lunches and dinners at home or in restaurants, French wine tasting evening with an oenologist.
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Relaxation at home – nature walks nearby, games, or reading by the pool.
Summer Standard Package
A Week in Detail
Day 1 (Sunday) – Afternoon welcome, 1h30 transfer (Lyon Airport / Lumbin)
Evening: French dinner at home (quiche lorraine or ravioles, salad, cheese, macarons) – 1 bottle of rosé.
Day 2 (Monday) – 20 min transfer (Lumbin / St Hilaire)
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Morning: French lesson
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Lunch: picnic in St Hilaire du Touvet (baguette, duck rillettes, Comté, seasonal fruit)
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Afternoon: 2h hike from Plateau des Petites Roches
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Evening: champagne aperitif + French dinner (duck confit, potatoes, cheese, homemade sorbet) – 1 bottle of red.
Day 3 (Tuesday) – 25 min transfer (Lumbin / St Vincent) or 1h30 (Lumbin / Lyon)
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Choice:
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Day in Lyon: lunch in a bouchon, private guided tour of Old Lyon (2h, English-speaking guide)
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OR hike along a mountain stream at St Vincent, picnic by waterfalls, pool relaxation
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Evening: dinner at La Veyrie with mountain views.
Day 4 (Wednesday) – 50 min transfer (Lumbin / Chamrousse)
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Day: hike to Lac Achard (picnic lunch)
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Evening: French wine tasting with oenologist (2h) + cheese & charcuterie platter + chocolate mousse.
Day 5 (Thursday) – 1h transfer (Lumbin / Annecy)
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Day in Annecy: old town stroll, Savoyard lunch, boat or pedal boat rental, swimming, lake boat tour
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Dinner & overnight at Les Trésoms hotel.
Day 6 (Friday) – 1h transfer (Annecy / Chamonix) then 2h (Chamonix / Lumbin)
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Morning: Aiguille du Midi ascent, Chamonix stroll
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Lunch in Chamonix
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Afternoon: QC Terme Chamonix spa (4–8 pm).
Day 7 (Saturday) – 15 min (Lumbin / Le Touvet) + 20 min (Lumbin / Les Marches)
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Morning: farmers’ market at Le Touvet, BBQ lunch with local products
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Afternoon: pool relaxation OR Chambéry visit OR Grenoble visit (old town + cable car)
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Evening: crêpes at home OR optional gourmet dinner (not included).
Day 8 (Sunday) – Departure (1h30 transfer to Lyon Airport).
This package is flexible and can be adapted to your preferences, physical abilities, and budget.
Summer Standard Package
A Week in Detail
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Day 1 – Sunday
Arrival & welcome. Transfer of 1h30 from Lyon Airport to Lumbin. In the evening, enjoy a warm French dinner at home with quiche lorraine or ravioles, green salad, cheese selection, macarons, and a bottle of rosé.
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Day 2 – Monday
Morning transfer of 20 minutes to St Hilaire du Touvet for a French lesson. Lunch picnic on the Plateau des Petites Roches with baguette, duck rillettes, Comté cheese, and seasonal fruit. Afternoon 2-hour hike with panoramic views. Evening champagne aperitif followed by a French dinner of duck confit, roasted potatoes, cheese, homemade sorbet, and a bottle of red wine.
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Day 3 – Tuesday
Two options for the day. Option 1: Day in Lyon with 1h30 transfer, lunch in a traditional bouchon, and a 2-hour private guided tour of Old Lyon with an English-speaking guide. Option 2: Nature escape in St Vincent with a 25-minute transfer, hike along a mountain stream, picnic by waterfalls, and pool relaxation. Evening dinner at La Veyrie with mountain views.
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Day 4 – Wednesday
Morning 50-minute transfer to Chamrousse for a scenic hike to Lac Achard with picnic lunch. Evening private French wine tasting with an oenologist (2 hours), accompanied by a cheese and charcuterie platter, and homemade chocolate mousse.
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Day 5 – Thursday
Morning 1-hour transfer to Annecy for a day in the “Venice of the Alps” with old town stroll, Savoyard lunch, boat or pedal boat rental, swimming, and a lake boat tour. Evening and overnight stay at Les Trésoms hotel, with dinner included.
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Day 6 – Friday
Morning 1-hour transfer to Chamonix, ascent to the Aiguille du Midi, and stroll through the town. Lunch in Chamonix followed by a spa experience at QC Terme Chamonix from 4 to 8 pm. Evening 2-hour transfer back to Lumbin.
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Day 7 – Saturday
Morning 15-minute transfer to Le Touvet farmers’ market, followed by a BBQ lunch with local products. Afternoon choice between pool relaxation, a visit to Chambéry, or exploring Grenoble’s old town and cable car. Evening crêpes at home or optional gourmet dinner (not included).
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Day 8 – Sunday
Departure with a 1h30 transfer to Lyon Airport.
Highlights of the Experience
This package is flexible and can be adapted to your preferences, physical abilities, and budget.
Highlights of the Experience
