REDEFINING

Luxury Travel

“With 36 years of experience in luxury tourism in France, Philip Haslett can open doors. That may mean an after-hours visit to the Louvre, a last-minute tour of top Burgundy vineyards, or a balloon ride over the Loire Valley (he was a commercial pilot, after all). He also has extensive contacts in Monaco.”

“One experience that made me smile at the time is the privatisation of a river for a VVIP client. They wanted to go canoeing in a popular spot in Provence, but wanted a private experience so we basically contacted every canoe supplier operating in the area and bought them out for the day so that our client and family could enjoy some alone time.”

“Philip can unlock the Palace of the Popes at night, unlock most doors in Bordeaux, helicopter you in to hike with shepherds in the Pyrenees, or ensconce you in a chic beachside villa whose guest list looks like the Oscars seating chart. From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, he excels at trips that focus on food and wine or adventure (often a bit of both): enjoying oysters fresh from the sea, wine tasting with world-class sommeliers, canyoning in the Verdon Gorge, or surfing in Biarritz.”

Top France DMC & LUXURY Travel Advisors

Over 45 Years of Experience

French Promise is the leading reference for luxury, experiential bespoke travel in France. Having been travel guides, a Paris concierge, luxury hotel barge captain, hot air balloon pilot, and even a chef... we combine our hands-on travel experience with a highly vetted network of local guides and luxury partners to offer you the very best of France.

French Promise Director, Philip Haslett, has been named a top luxury France travel advisor again for 2025 by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and Wendy Perrin's Wow List. His luxury, travel tips are regularly featured in the publications above, as well as: The New York Times, Town & Country, The Knot, The Hollywood Reporter and Bloomberg Magazines.

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The award-winning, French Promise® team has over 45 years combined experience in providing bespoke itineraries and unparalleled, luxury DMC France travel services to the most discerning clients. We have worked hard to develop our own unique network throughout France to open door that remain firmly shut for many, attracting the top referral clientele of the world’s most exclusive travel providers and repeat, VIP private clients.

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Philip's Featured Destination for July

Rediscovering Nîmes

Last week, I was invited by the Nîmes Tourist Office to see what the city now has to offer. I came away enchanted and inspired. Not only is the city just as beautiful as I remembered, but it has also undergone a quiet transformation into a destination worthy of a luxury stay. There are now three five-star hotels, two of which are right in the heart of the old town. And of course, the Roman landmarks are still as impressive as ever—the Arena, the Maison Carrée (now a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and a spectacular museum that traces the city’s Roman history through artifacts and statues—all excavated in Nîmes itself.

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French Promise has over 45 years combined experience in providing award-winning, bespoke itineraries and unparalleled, luxury DMC France travel services to the most discerning clientele. Contact us today for a quote.

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