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“For my first time in Provence I decided to hire a guide. It’s not something I normally do but I didn’t want to be bothered with driving and trying to find my way on my own. I didn’t want to waste precious time because I had so little there.

We had several conversations via email in advance of my visit about what my interests are and what I wanted to get out of my time with her. Emily showed me some wonderful places for photos and a little off the beaten path Abbey that was a lovely way to end the day. That was after she wore my butt out hiking to the top of the hill in Lacoste where the ruins of the chateau of the Marquis du Sade watch over the village below.

Our day was partly planned and partly improvised which was perfect for me. I think next time I’d like to tag along on one of her lavender tours for a fun, fresh and energetic view of Provence. Emily was the perfect guide.”

Penny Sadler, Texas

“Dear Emily, Words cannot express our gratitude for everything that you did for us. Thank you so much for going above and beyond not just for our tour, but also our elopement! We’re touched and grateful for your attention to detail, flexibility and patience. The tour was hands down, one of the best experiences ever and we’re so thrilled we got do do it with you. Last but not least, thank you for being our officiant and “marrying” us. The entire trip is something we’ll cherish forever. ”

Liz & Marlon

“It was such a very special holiday for me. I just adored every moment and Emily made it so very special.

Emily, thank you for being so accommodating with my challenging itinerary. Thank for being so knowledgeable and adding a layer of history and local insight that no guidebook could deliver. And finally, thank you for being so warm and engaging. It really felt like I was traveling with a dear friend. I could never have imagined it could be so good.”

Jane from Australia 

“When I look back I do not necessarily think of the specific towns we visited as much as the special experiences and moments we had during truffle hunting, making chocolates, taking pictures in the middle of that beautiful flower field, and our hikes, walks and conversations. Thank you for arranging all this for us because they are certainly the experiences that made our trip so special.

Most importantly, what I cherish is that you never made us feel like we are with a private tour guide. Your graceful friendly personality made us feel like we were with a friend – remember Wajd running to you in the morning when she sees you and asking all these questions about your children.

I am looking forward to our next trip.”

Hanan & Wadj

“Emily set-up an incredible getaway! We chose France for our honeymoon (I’ve been dreaming about Provence for years) and my husband stumbled upon Emily’s website. Wow, we are so happy we found her. After a Skype chat, we knew we made the right decision in going with Your Private Provence.

She was flexible, sweet, knowledgeable, and accommodating from the very start. In the beginning, we filled out a form so she could determine what kind of experience we were looking for: museum/history heavy, food/wine, complete relaxation, etc. We realized we wanted a bit of everything (relaxation, sight-seeing, hiking, biking) with a major focus on food and wine of the region. We were thrilled with the way she designed it. She truly personalized the trip to be what we needed and wanted. She seemed to instinctively know exactly what we wanted. There were no moments of anxiety or disappointment, only beautiful memories! Thank you, Emily! We are already planning on coming back!”

Josh and Shawna Penzell, Brooklyn, NY

“What an amazing trip! I booked a space on a small group tour with Emily and Your Private Provence at the last minute and wasn’t sure what to expect. It turned out to be the trip of a lifetime.

Emily created an outstanding itinerary, with just the right combination of interesting activities balanced with time for relaxation. The accommodations were quite unique and very comfortable. Your Private Provence allowed me to experience the region in a way I would never have been able to arrange on my own. Because of her local connections, Emily was able to arrange intimate meals and outings with local residents that will remain some of my fondest memories. Emily is the consummate professional and is committed to providing a high quality experience to her clients. She is also a delightful person to spend time with while touring beautiful Provence.”

Laurie Fried, San Francisco, CA