Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to attend a dinner party at the Palace of Versailles? Just imagine how the candles and torchlights would have bounced from mirror to mirror in an infinite dance down the magnificent Hall of Mirrors. What I like to think about is the precision choreography and intricate preparation that must have been required of the court staff. From tableware and linen presentation, to menu creation and sourcing, right up to the table-side service and etiquette. Think about all of the laughter and dancing, the palace intrigue, and scandalous affairs ignited!
What a night to remember it must have been and what a story for all to tell!
I used to spend a lot of time trying to figure out how to describe what I do, but I now realize that trying to do so is an impossibility. Each one of you reading this article has a different vision of luxury, so my best attempt at illustrating luxury travel will always and only ever be defined by your words and with your own stories. My job is simply to provide every opportunity possible for you to be able to create that narrative and to help you turn the things you imagine most for your life experience into a reality - a part of your story that will be shared for generations to come.
So, let’s go ahead and have dinner at Versailles! What a night to remember it will be, and what a story you will be able to tell!
Ducasse Dinner at Versailles
You arrive at the Palace of Versailles in your carriage of choice. Inspired by original 18th-century menus of the Court, Chef Alain Ducasse expertly choreographs your entire dinner service. From tableware to waitstaff, everything will follow court traditions, just as dinner at the palace was meant to be.
Lessons at the Russian Ballet
Treat your favorite ballerina to a ballet class at the Russian ballet. Go behind the scenes with a private backstage tour and lesson at the majestic Imperial Opera Theater. Meet superstars of the Russian ballet before watching them perform live for the public.
Swiss Watch Workshop
After stepping off the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, you decide to visit the prestigious Hess watch atelier in Lucerne before your dinner party on board. Together with Mr. Hess, make a Swiss timepiece. A family souvenir with a story attached.
Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda
You begin your trek through the steep forest terrain of Rwanda in search of gorillas. After a couple of hours of hiking, a majestic gorilla family finally comes into view. Your first gorilla trek is emotional and life-changing. An hour of observation flies by in seconds, but the memory will be there forever.
Samurai Sword Fighting
Rice paddies stretch out in front of the traditional thatched roof country home resort where you are staying. You will be taking sparring lessons or opting for a full ninja training day, rewarded later by a private dinner of traditional Japanese cuisine with a Michelin starred chef.
What will your next great travel story be about? Let’s get to work! Dream. Design. Go!
