French Dining Etiquette

an elegance workshop with Aude de Vathaire

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ELEVATE your dining etiquette, while learning the unspoken rules passed down through generations of French high society...

Would you like to learn how to DINE with ELEGANCE? Turning any dinners, barbecues, business luncheons, or other shared occasions into memorable moments you can navigate gracefully, while feeling RELAXED and CONFIDENT?


In this UNIQUE, FUN and PRACTICAL workshop series, you will uncover all the best practices to uplift your etiquette with EASE, and make your parties and gatherings, big or small, the most wonderful moments of connection and joy...

WORKSHOP DETAILS...

✤ Three lesson-packed classes, guiding you on all aspects of French dining etiquette and hosting.

✤ Each video around 90 minutes each

✤ Recordings available for at least 1 year so you can revisit the content at your convenience!

Learn the principles of traditional French etiquette...

Have you ever felt a twinge of uncertainty at the dinner table, or had your confidence wobble when navigating a formal dinner ...?
(Is that the right way to place my cutlerly? How should THAT dish be eaten?! These people are new to me, what can I say right now?!... ).


It's such a shame to expect having a wonderful time and then feel awkward not knowing about how to gracefully handle tricky foods, or how to make conversation at the table...


Nobody wants to commit an embarrassing "faux pas" at an important event, whether it’s a business dinner, a wedding, a special celebration, or even a dinner date.... and just WORRYING about committing a faux pas is enough to make happy occasions feel potentially STRESSFUL...


Now instead, imagine sitting down at ANY dinner table and being able to enjoy the company, food and atmosphere with complete presence and a quiet ease in navigating place settings, engaging in polite conversation, and handling table etiquette... with pleasure and enthusiasm.

Or, perhaps you would like to learn to be a more confident and capable HOST - maybe you have a special occasion you would like to plan, an engagement or birthday party.... or you would love to simply throw more dinner parties, to enjoy with friends and family, but you are daunted by the idea of hosting for large groups of people...


How should you set the tables? What food and drinks should you serve? Who should sit where? Do you need to smooth the atmosphere for everybody?


If you don't know the simple, but little-known, tips and tricks of enjoyable hosting, it can be nothing but exhausting and STRESSFUL!


I have hosted, and continue to regularly host, all kinds of large parties - from formal black tie dinners, to large family luncheons, casual barbecues, and even cocktail parties... for more than 100 people at a time, over many years...


I can now do this at very short notice without a worry, knowing exactly what to do so everything is prepared elegantly, tastefully, without stress, and poised for a memorable time.. and I will teach you the lessons I have learned so you too can host effortlessly and joyfully!

Whether you would like to improve your etiquette, avoid second-guessing yourself at the table, become a better host, or simply learn the principles of French dining manners to prepare for a visit to France... then this workshop series is for you!

"Rather than feeling like a client, I feel as though I am receiving the lessons I have long hoped to learn—lessons only someone with the sophistication and refinement of a French lady could impart... Thank you, Aude, for sharing your wisdom and elegance so generously."

What to expect?

In this three-class workshop, I will be guiding you through many different principles and practices of dining etiquette that go BEYOND the table.


I will be sharing my own PERSONAL lessons and traditions learnt from my family, passed between generations of French high society, now made available to you, and cover all different aspects of dining etiquette, including...


✤ Three LIFE-CHANGING principles to embody elegance at events and avoid common missteps, so you can CONFIDENTLY navigate every occasion without worrying about making an etiquette 'mistake' (or looking like you don't know what you are doing with the cheese or the tricky dessert)!


✤ How to master being a gracious host and engaging guest - from welcoming guests and handling gifts, to navigating conversation topics and gracefully saying goodbye..


✤ The French art of table setting, how to handle diningware correctly, and the trick to pacing meals to create a smooth, enjoyable experience for everyone when hosting...


... and SO much more!

Uplift your ETIQUETTE...

What will the workshop cover?

Class One

There is no such thing as elegance without principles! Obeying the rules is one thing, but EMBODYING true heart-centered elegance is the key to your success for LONG LASTING results and good etiquette that radiates beyond simple manners... Elegance is not simply a collection of “do's” and “don’ts”, of "right" and "wrong" ways to do things.

It is a way of thinking and being.


In your first class, I will give you the three main principles that will be LIFE CHANGING for you. Apply these principles, and you will never doubt anymore when it comes to social gatherings.


You will also learn what common TRAP you musn’t fall into when it comes to elegance and sophistication... and we will explore:

- How to create the best memories every single time without a doubt?
- How to create more beauty in the way you speak, act and dress for these occasions, and also on the table and environment?


All of these principles will be explained with CONCRETE examples you can practically apply. Dining etiquette starts here!

Class Two

Dining etiquette is not just about what happens at the table. Every moment counts, as it contributes to the dynamic for the whole party or event.


We will be exploring the questions of HOSTING today. How do you welcome your guests the best way? What do you say, what do you do with the coats? And what about the gifts?… How to you give and receieve a gift elegantly? What kind of gifts are appropriate to offer? And what do you do if you don’t like the gift you have been given…?


Conversations are also a big part of the success of the party. How do you "break the ice"? What if you don’t know the people you are meeting? What are the topics you should not talk about? What if there are long blanks and it feels awkward.…? No worries! We will go through all of that in this class!


And then, as a dinner party or event wraps up... How and when do you serve coffee or tea? What are the best practices for guests to feel comfortable?


Then, how do you say goodbye? Those moments are important, and you would not want to miss the opportunity of being present... Sometimes, people drop meaningful messages at the last minute. There are ways to be present and to lead your guests when it’s time for them to say good bye. All of this will be covered in class two, and then some!

Class Three

There are a few principles at the table that will really make a difference for your guests to feel at ease, and that many etiquette coaches are not aware of. It makes the dining experience so much more smooth and pleasant for everyone! So in my third class, I will be covering this with you.


We will also go through...

- The French way of setting a table, and how you can adapt it to your own specific traditions;

- How to manage diningware at the table;

- How to manage the rythm of the meal, with all the different dishes from beginning to dessert..

- What are the best practices at the table to have a very good time with everyone eating at the same time!


... and other etiquette 'tips' to keep you feeling confident and ELEGANT at the table!

By the end of this workshop series, social gatherings will be no secret to you! You will feel so CONFIDENT and EAGER to invite and be invited, to host and be hosted!


And you will have EVERYTHING you need to know to confidently and happily share beautiful meals (whether casual or formal, or something in-between!) with your friends, family, or co-workers... with no fear of faux pas.

Sign me up!

"The inspiring classes from Aude helped me to find a way to a more friendly, caring, satisfying, and whole life. Her lovely classes gave me the little push to follow what I always knew, but that needed to wake up. I’m really grateful that I’ve found her."

Here is what else my clients are saying about my workshops...

"Thanks a lot for your interesting and inspiring workshop on elegance. I enjoyed a lot memories, reminders, ideas, etc. I am pretty sure now to gain more confidence in my style every single day due to your kind principles and heart guided suggestions . That‘s great."

"I am now allowing myself to look for ways I can bring more beauty into my life. I am also giving myself permission to honour my true self and rediscover who that is."

"Thank you, Aude. So many wonderful new ways to uplift my life."

"Excellent ideas. It feels possible and I am excited and inspired to begin."

"I’m so glad to have had the opportunity to participate. I will use your wonderful suggestions every day. They have transformed my life already. This workshop was inspirational and simply lovely. You did a marvelous presentation."

"Thank you so much for inspiring me!!"

"I spend time on taking care of myself every day, and pay attention to how I feel about everything I encounter in my life. But maybe more important is that I allow myself to be me."

"I wanted to let you know that I am really happy I signed up for your class. I wasn't sure, especially because of spending money right now, but I deeply felt it would be right for me, and it is!"

Aude de Vathaire

I am a mother of four, a new grandmother, a therapist, life, and business coach with over 15 years' experience helping hundreds of senior executives in the Paris region. In the past, I was also an artist and painter, a parenting coach, and a piano teacher.

Drawing on my extensive life and career experience, French high-society family history, and proven practical tools, I will help you gain CONFIDENCE, ease and ELEGANCE through achievable, easy-to-apply tips and practices I have developed, and found to work again and again.

My goal is to support you in finding and integrating elegance and confidence into every facet of your life — whether at work, social gatherings, travelling, and while nurturing your relationships... to help you live your best life, as your best self.

Dining Etiquette

an elegance workshop with
Aude de Vathaire

This special WORKSHOP series will help you refine your dining skills and etiquette and teach you French high society etiquette lessons... guiding you to feel confident, elegant, and at ease in ANY dining setting.

This WORKSHOP series is for you if you want to learn elegant dining and hosting skills, while elevating your ETIQUETTE, ENJOYMENT and CONFIDENCE, with a focus on....


✤ How to polish your table manners for all kinds of occasions (from casual barbecues to black tie events);

✤ Skills to navigate all kinds of table-talk, in different contexts;

✤ Proper use of utensils and handling tricky foods gracefully;

✤ How to prepare for dinners and host with charm and confidence;

✤ How to be a gracious guest;


... all with invaluable lessons that have been taught across generations of French high society families.

✤ INSTANT ACCESS to THREE x 90 minute pre-recorded workshops, with recordings available for at least one year if you want to revisit the content.


✤ As soon as you register, you will receive an email with the details.


✤ The workshops will also be made available in audio format, so you can re-listen to the classes on the go, podcast-style, at your convenience :)

Join the Workshop Today: 333€

Join now to access the full workshop series and learn the refined art of French-style dining and hosting — no pressure or pomp: just a beautiful new skillset to uplift your confidence (and dinner parties)!

Frequently Asked Questions

✤ How long does the workshop run for?


This workshop has 3 pre-recorded classes which run for approximatively 90 minutes each, though some may run a little bit longer than this, as I ensure I provide all the information you need.

✤ I'm really busy and am not sure I can spare a full hour to watch the workshop.


I have you covered! I know it can be difficult to make time for these things, so the workshop is available to view in shortened snippets: this way you still get all of the content, but delivered in short, digestible videos instead of one long one.


Also, know that the videos are available in mp3 audio so that you can download them and listen to them in your everyday activities just like a podcast.

✤ How long can I access the workshop for?


When you purchase one of my workshops you have a full 12 months of access, so you can watch and re-watch them at your leisure any time within the year!

✤ May I get a refund if I don't like the workshop?


I fully believe in my workshops and programs and the value they can bring to my client's lives, so if you are already familiar with me on social media, I do not anticipate you be unhappy!

However, if after reviewing the initial content you decide you don't like it, please send me an email elegance@audedevathaire.com within 15 days of your purchase and I will process your refund.

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