Loire Valley Concierge

30/10/2024

Unforgettable memories for a group of 24 exploring the Loire Valley this week! From a private château stay to curated wine tastings, castle visits, and local dining—every detail crafted by . 🍇🍷🏰 With 24 years in France as a bilingual, dual-national 🇫🇷 🇺🇸, I bring insider access and a personal touch to every journey. Ready to experience the Loire Valley like a local? Reach out to start planning! 🏰🥂🍾🎊⚜️

03/10/2024

01/10/2024

It happened last weekend! 🎉🥂🍾

28/09/2024

After the storm, the sun came out tonight just in time for a perfect evening on the Loire river! ☀️🛶 I waited with my incredible partners—these smiling captains—as we prepped for our group of 21 to arrive. They’ve taken everyone on a stunning cruise aboard the traditional ‘toue’ flat-bottom boats. Tonight’s event sails from the river to a private cocktail reception and dinner, curated by . Couldn’t have asked for better weather or better company to kick things off! 🥂🍾 Cheers to an unforgettable night on the Loire and a magical event in the heart of the Loire Valley! 🇫🇷

24/09/2024

Such a joy guiding this beautiful multi-generational family from 🇺🇸 through the stunning Loire Valley with visits to and ! Thank you for choosing to plan and guide your unforgettable Loire Valley adventure. 🏰🇫🇷⚜️🎊

04/09/2024

“I can resist everything except temptation.”🍷🧀🇫🇷

10/08/2024

Last night was a magical summer evening in the Loire Valley at the « Night Stroll » in Amboise, the final home of Leonardo da Vinci. The estate and its vast park, filled with recreations of Leonardo’s inventions, came alive under shimmering lights and candlelight. The Art Company’s performance in the park was breathtaking, blending contemporary circus, dance, theater, and visual art into a poetic performance and unforgettable experience. Also on tonight, Saturday August 10th, the final night, at 8:30pm! 🏰✨💫🌟🎭
📷 story videos: Mark Hawkins

09/08/2024

My latest « Musings » newlsetter is out & available to read on my Loire Valley Concierge website (link in bio) & at my Substack account summerloirevalleyconcierge.substack.com. Hope you enjoy, subscribe & share, & look forward to your feedback. Thank you & wishing you a happy summer! Merci! Best wishes from the Loire Valley! 🌞🇫🇷🏰🎉

22/07/2024

🎉 Excited to be welcoming two big groups to the stunning Anjou region of the Loire Valley this fall! 🍂 In preparation, I visited the breathtaking today, the tallest castle in France and home to the Dukes of Brissac. A special thanks to Charles-André de Cossé Brissac, the 14th Duke, for the warm welcome!

And…Wow! You’re in for a discovery! Visitors will be enchanted by the castle’s rich history and close ties to French royalty throughout the centuries, the sumptuous interiors, ceilings painted and gilded with gold leaf, medieval kitchens, its remarkable chapel, opulent Belle Époque theatre and sprawling park. You’ll see family portraits of the past and present giving you a peek into the lives of one of the oldest families of France. The vineyards, planted in 2002 to commemorate the 500 years of the Cossé Brissac family, produce Anjou rosé and red wines. Imagine exploring a castle that’s been in the same family for over 520 years, more than 15 generations! 👑

Just a quick 20-minute drive from Angers, with its own majestic castle and the world-renowned, colossal Apocalypse Tapestry, plus close to the vineyards of Savennières, this jewel is not to be missed! 🏰 🇫🇷

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24/06/2024

Thank you! The pleasure was mine! 🇫🇷🎉🏰🚴

24/06/2024

Thank you Jae Heidenreich for these kind words 🥰. It was my pleasure to welcome you and your lovely group to the Loire Valley! 🎉🇫🇷🚴🏰

27/05/2024

The Golden Hour 🌅 in the Loire Valley 🏰🇫🇷⚜️

26/05/2024

Sunday Funday in the Loire Valley! 🌞🍇 When a last-minute request arrived for winery visits, tastings, and a fabulous winery lunch on a Sunday, made it happen! 🚀🍷

These lovely ladies had an amazing Sunday exploring the best of Loire Valley’s vineyards and indulging in exquisite wines. A huge thank you to partners for making it unforgettable. Can’t wait to welcome you back for another adventure! 🏰🥂🍾

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17/05/2024

had the honor of organizing and acting as an Officiant for an Exchange of Vows intimate ceremony ! What a magical day with a beautiful couple, and their close family & friends from 🇺🇸 ! 👰🤵💍🏰🌈💕

02/05/2024

May Day adventure yesterday guiding Parker from NY 🇺🇸 through the enchanting Loire Valley! Highlights: , hailed as ‘the most beautiful’ by Parker, and savoring confit de canard 🦆. Rain or shine, we explored , the valley’s grandest castle, and shared laughs over French idioms like “il pleut comme vache qui pisse” 😂. Amidst lush landscapes, we chateau-hopped, encountered local wildlife, and delved into French history, art, cuisine, and wine! 🏰🇫🇷⚜️☔️🐄🍷🌳

28/04/2024

in today’s local paper La Nouvelle République! Thank you 📰 🏰⚜️🇫🇷🛎️

25/04/2024

This fabulous group is in for a fun ride with a week of biking in the Loire Valley! 🚴🏰🥂🍾⚜️🇫🇷

23/04/2024

Today, this fabulous group from 🇺🇸 got Medieval & the mysterious, semi-troglodyte Chapelle Sainte-Radegonde of Chinon! arranged a private tour with a Medieval scholar after their wine tasting and great lunch! Next up, more friends arrive to join this group for their week of biking in the Loire Valley! 🏰🛡️🗡️🚴