Bonjour mes amis!!

Join us in France September of 2026.

Our pre-trip adventure begins with a three-night visit to the heart of the Champagne region and the village of Epernay just an hour east of Paris. Our host for our visit will be the magnificent five-star Royal Champagne Hotel and Spa. This crown jewel of the Champagne region is an elite wine country retreat like no other reigning atop a hill overlooking some of the many vineyards of the region. A private tour of the champagne house and caves of Moet & Chandon with a reception in its companion private gardens will be just one of the many highlights of the visit. More historic sites and champagne tastings will fill your exciting three-day visit as well. 

Hosting the Academy for our Paris adventure will be the historic Hôtel Plaza Athénée established in 1913, and located on the famed Avenue Montaigne in Paris’ 8th arrondissement. Endless possibilities abound for touring, dining, shopping and entertainment. The Hôtel Plaza Athénée sits just steps away from the fabulous Champs Elysee!

From Paris, via charter, we are off to the French Riviera for a three-night stay at the historic seaside resort Cannes Carlton Hotel situated on the famous promenade La Croisette and steps away from the sparkling turquoise water of the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by quaint hilltop villages and artist havens there is much to see and explore while enjoying the warmth of the sunshine of southern France.   

For those with still more untapped Francophile passion and curiosity, the adventure continues in Provence for a three-night post trip. The Provencal region is bursting with world renowned outdoor markets, wine regions, galleries, quaint sidewalk cafes, savory cuisines and of course, Van Gogh and Cézanne. This will be the pièce de résistance of your 2026 IATL France adventure!

France beckons with legendary food, wine, hospitality, history and many one-of- a-kind experiences that will be memories for a lifetime.

Both The Academy and France are very special to us and we hope you will share in this adventure. 

À bientôt or see you soon!

Ginger & Jim