Amazing hotels and private homes

Awesome palace hotels with breathless views and amazing interior design. Elegant, discrete boutique hotels known only to some happy few! Or rent a luxury city flat, a magnificent country chateau, a cosy ski chalet, a chic beach house and let us make you feel home away from home...

Discover Europe with an English speaking chauffeur

Be it for transfers or complete tours, travel in style with an English speaking chauffeur guide in a Mercedes, Jaguar or a Sprinter minibus for small groups. Discover Burgundy's best vineyards, Bordeaux top chateaux, Champagne, Normandy or the Loire Valley, or hop around the Riviera...by car or by boat...

Gardens and exclusive invitations to private chateaux

Villandry, Courances, Alhambra, Isola Bella, so many famous gardens in France and Europe, as well as many hidden prize winning gems to discover! Receive a VIP invitation to lunch or dine with the owners of a fabulous chateau, in rooms surrounded by art collections never open to the public...

Rent a prestigious car or boat

Rent a prestigious car while exploring France : Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche or Audi and Mercedes convertibles. Or enjoy Italy from the luxury of a Riva or Venetian boat on Lake Como or around the Amalfi coast...

So many bespoke experiences designed just for you!

Drive a Porsche on the mythical Le Mans 24 Hours circuit, glide in a hot air balloon over the Loire Valley chateaux, sample grand cru wines from the most exclusive wineries, or have us organize a multi-generational itinerary to ensure lasting family memories just for you...

Who is the Countess?

Born in America, educated in Italy and Switzerland, Countess Marnie de Vanssay, together with her husband, Guy, the 20th Count de Vanssay, provide individuals and small groups with bespoke travel experiences, during which discerning travellers enjoy the unique aspects of French and European culture – from its architecture, history, gardens, wine and craft traditions to its « art de vivre » in luxurious and private settings. Through their numerous contacts they are able to offer travellers the rare opportunity to meet and spend time with the often colourful owners of grand historic houses and chateaux, as well as access museums and events in a totally exclusive manner. Their twelve years experience in the travel industry, and their life-long knowledge of France and Europe, enables them to provide the highest level of personalized service as well as unique and creative insider tips .

WW1 and WW2 battlefields

Re-live WW1 war of the trenches or DDay in Normandy in honour of our fallen heroes to whom we owe so much. The many years...

Noble and secret gardens

Customized visits to gardens of major French chateaux and award winning private gardens, including personal invitations to meet the owners of these impressive parklands, stately...

Experiencing French History

Follow Joan of Arc, Marie-Antoinette, Napoleon, Leonardo da Vinci, Robert Stevenson or Lafayette… or retrace the steps of your own favorite historic, artistic or literary...

Luxury hotels and rentals

The exclusive selection of luxury hotels and rentals, from châteaux, apartments, manor houses, beach resorts to chalets offered by Countess Connections will ensure that your...

Luxury car rental

Self drive a luxury car or a convertible arranged by Countess Connections to be delivered to any destination in Europe for your enjoyment. Spend an...

Multi-generational tours

Countess Connections customizes multi-generational tours in Europe which are expertly choreographed to guaranty family memories to last a lifetime. Thanks to itineraries comprising a tailor-made...

Wine tours

Bespoke wine tours through Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire, Champagne, Languedoc and Provence or any of France’s 14 main wine growing regions of your choice, tasting over...

VIP Chauffeur and shuttle

VIP Chauffeur, airport or city transfers, knowledgeable chauffeur guides, luxury minibus services, for small to medium size groups, or even helicopter shuttles, all can be...

Private chateaux invitations

Private chateaux invitations enable privileged access to famous French chateaux. Discerning individuals and small, exclusive groups will receive a tailored personal invitation to lunch, dine...
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