Testimonials

“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

“We spent a wonderful day with Emily as our guide touring the “Hill towns of the Luberon”. Our time with Emily was like spending a day with a family friend who gave us a personal tour of her adopted home. If you want an intimate and memorable time in Provence, we recommend Emily and Your Private Provence.”

Larry and Kathy Huhn, Oregon

“Thank you Emily! I have to say this was one of the highlights of our stay in Provence. I will always remember that day and it was made possible because of your connections. Otherwise we would not have experienced that glorious day. It was such a “provencal” thing to do!!”

Doris and Vanessa Cotric, Montreal 

“Thank you for making our recent visit to Provence a delight. Your attentive and engaging personality made it so enjoyable, and you were incredibly gracious. The Melon and Truffle Experience day was a favorite; your culinary talents exceeded any expectation we had. Thank you for the special melon macarons, too. What a treat!

We were impressed with the history and anecdotes you shared with us at every place we visited; you made these places we’d only read about much more real, and alive. And thank you for insisting that I see Gordes … you were right, it is a ‘must see’ of Provence.

Your punctuality and sense of humor only added to our appreciation of you.   We all wish you the very best with Your Private Provence – I know that the service you provide visitors to Provence will make their trips just as memorable as it made ours.”

Davielle and Mark Huffman, California

“This summer my wife and I had the pleasure of being introduced to Provence by Emily Durand. It was truly amazing. Emily’s attentiveness and insights to the history and culture made Provence our favorite portion of a four-week eight-country trip. We had the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation taking in the ruggedly beautiful terrain and sampling the best food I have ever had.

Thank you Emily we look forward to our next trip to Southern France with Your Private Provence.”

Peter & Amanda Voorhees, Mount Vernon, Washington