Join me for an unique and unforgettable Winter's Elegance weekend in a French 17th century château...
Aude de Vathaire
French Elegance in Residence
at the Château de Boucéel
4 Days/3 Nights • December 5th-8th 2025 • All-Inclusive Retreat • Normandy, France
Embark on an immersive, luxurious, once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of French elegance: a weekend experience privately hosted at the stunning Château de Boucéel in Normandy, just a stone's throw from the breathtaking turrets of Mont Saint-Michel.
Guided by my personal coaching and teachings, you’ll be immersed in the art of elegance, confidence, and refined living — all within the walls of a historic family estate steeped in French tradition, history, food, and culture.
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Weekend Retreat Highlights...
⚜ Heritage-meets-5 star comfort:
Accommodation at the historical Château de Boucéel

You will be warmly invited into the private home of the Roquefeuil family, where history breathes through every hallway.
Château de Boucéel is an authentic French chateau that has been passed down over generations, and remains occupied and operated by its original lineage to this day (the Count himself resides within the château, and often joins guests for breakfast with a side of family storytelling). Furnishings, paintings, and architectural details have been lovingly preserved for centuries.
You will be welcomed to an exquisitely appointed room filled with authentic French charm and antique family treasures, balanced with modern comforts for a luxurious yet deeply historical experience. This isn’t a typical hotel stay, or an Air BnB. It is an unparalleled opportunity to have an authentic taste of living French history.
⚜ A carefully curated itinerary of cultural beauty: from Mont-Saint-Michel to private workshops in French elegance.

Just a short drive away lies one of France’s most breathtaking treasures: the island abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel.
Retreat guests will enjoy a private wintertime excursion to this UNESCO World Heritage site, where sea mist curls through ancient stone streets and medieval towers rise above the tides.
This stunning landmark is one of the most visited and awe-inspiring destinations in France (second only to the Eiffel Tower!) and you will experience it with a French guide.
Back at the château, your immersion will continue with refined workshops covering the art of French elegance: from dining etiquette (complete with a beautifully prepared lunch) to conversational customs, cultural codes, and everyday refinement rooted in centuries of French tradition.
⚜ All-inclusive seasonal French cuisine, carefully prepared by a private chef and served in unforgettable settings.

Throughout the weekend, every detail will be thoughtfully taken care of to allow you to simply arrive, enjoy, and be truly present and immersed!
All meals are lovingly prepared on-site by a personal chef, featuring seasonal French cuisine crafted from local ingredients.
From traditional lunches in the château’s dining room to warm tisanes and elegant tea trays by the fire, each dish is served with the same elegance and homage to tradition as the château itself.
Guests will be able to experience the French rhythm of life at its most refined, through even the smallest of details.
What's included..
• 4 days / 3 nights of luxury accommodation in the historical 5 star Château de Boucéel
• Complimentary private pick-up and drop-off to/from Ponterson train station upon arrival and departure
• All meals and beverages for the duration of the retreat, prepared by a personal chef:
• Three dinners
• Three breakfasts
• Two Lunches
• All snacks, beverages and wine
• Welcome gathering
• Guided visit to UNSECO Heritage-listed Mont-Saint-Michel
• Two French Elegance and Etiquette Workshops, hosted by expert Aude de Vathaire, including a traditional French luncheon
• Special arrival gift
• Bespoke workbook / information pack
• Multi-course evening gala
Sample Itinerary
Friday 5th December - Day 1:
Arrival, opening workshop, welcome dinner
Saturday 6th December - Day 2:
Breakfast, morning session with Aude, traditional French lunch, etiquette/dining class, story-time with the Comte, dinner party
Sunday 7th December - Day 3:
Morning excursion to Mont St Michel, afternoon workshop with Aude, closing dinner
Monday 8th December - Day 4:
Optional breakfast, departure
Not included:
• Flights and transport to Normandy
• Private transfer from Paris can be arranged upon request (additional fee applies).
• Additional nights accommodation can be arranged prior to/following retreat upon request (additional fee applies)
About your Hostess -
Aude de Vathaire
I am a mother of four, a new grandmother, and a therapist, life coach, and elegance mentor with over 15 years of experience supporting senior executives in the Paris region. Over the years, I’ve also been an artist, a parenting coach, a piano teacher — and above all, someone deeply committed to helping others grow into their most confident, elegant selves.
Raised in French high society, I inherited a deep understanding of aristocratic etiquette and refined living. I draw on this heritage, combined with decades of lived experience and practical coaching tools, to make elegance accessible, personal, and alive.
As your hostess for this very special weekend, my intention is to create a space to connect you with French tradition, culture, and your own innate sense of elegance. Not only through the beauty of our stunning surroundings, but through the warmth of shared meals, meaningful conversation, and guided moments of reflection. It will be my honour to welcome you!

Retreat Pricing
Bookings made before [INSERT DATE] will be eligible for special early-bird pricing.
DURATION - 4 Days / 3 Nights
(Early Bird Price)
Price per person - SINGLE: 3000€
Price per person - DOUBLE: 2350€
DURATION - 4 Days / 3 Nights
(Normal Price)
Price per person - SINGLE: 3100€
Price per person - DOUBLE: 2400€
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Double occupancy refers to two people travelling together, sharing a room (twin bed setup can be arranged upon request)
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Full payment is required up-front, with a 50% cancellation charge if cancelled >14 days prior to the retreat. The full fee is non-refundable if cancelled within 14 days.


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