"Trés Jolie" French Embroidery Workshop Tour
Embark on an extraordinary 13-day luxury retreat through Paris, Normandy, and Chantilly, created specifically for lovers of fine textiles, lace, and traditional hand embroidery. Designed for an intimate group of up to ~16 guests, you will enjoy unhurried stays in magnificent hotels, complete with exquisite regional dining and private coach transport.
Over 6 days of dedicated workshops, top needlework tutors will guide you through refined traditional techniques, such as French White Work, Tambour Beading and Bayeux Stitch. Designed for all skill levels, workshops are taught in English alongside curated excursions to historic Parisian haberdasheries, the Bohin Needle Factory, the Chantilly Lace Museum, Monet’s gardens in Giverny, and the Normandy landing beaches.
Reserve your place to immerse yourself in the ultimate blend of French artistry, elegance, and timeless charm.
Tour highlights
- ✓6 days of classes taught by France's finest tutors
- ✓Shops including Paris’s oldest haberdashery
- ✓Montmatre
- ✓Monet's garden
- ✓Chantilly Lace Museum
- ✓ Bohin Needle Factory
- ✓Normandy Beaches
- ✓Superb Accommodation
Solo travellers enjoy their own private room - this is our standard price
$750 USD deposit secures your place today — fully refundable within 2 days.
Paris, France
Hotel near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, France
Private airport transfer upon arrival is included for guests arriving at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport within 48 hours prior to tour commencement. The transfer is between the airport and initial hotel, alternative destinations are not available.
The final hotel in the itinerary is located near Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and offers an airport shuttle bus for those requiring airport transfers.
Overseas medical and emergency evacuation insurance is compulsory for international Experiences. Proof of insurance, including policy number and 24/7 hotline, must be submitted prior to tour commencement. Insurance covering cancellation, baggage and personal liability is strongly recommended for all bookings.
All guests are responsible for ensuring they have a valid passport and meet all entry requirements for the destination country.
Citizens of Australia, New Zealand, the US and Canada do not need a visa for short trips to France, provided your passport has at least 3 months of validity remaining beyond your return date.
If you hold a passport from any other country, you can easily check entry requirements on the official France-Visas Website. Please double-check your passport expiration date when you book.
Note that the European Union is planning to implement an electronic travel authorisation process that may be in operation by the time this tour commences. This authorisation would involve a simple online application and small fee. More details here.
The tour commences in the early evening of on August 19th, 2027. If you are already in France or plan to make your own way to the tour starting point, we will provide the address and meeting time prior to tour commencement.