A Promise on the Côte d’Azur
This trip was designed as a romantic escape through the South of France, a celebration of love, luxury, and connection. What began as a surprise trip soon evolved into a life-changing moment. The experience blended Riviera glamour with quiet intimacy, culminating in a heartfelt proposal overlooking the Mediterranean at sunset.
Category
Destination Celebration; Proposal;
Duration
5 Days
Location
Cannes, Nice, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, St. Tropez
# of Guests
2
Type of Client
Private
The Challenge
The goal was to create an elegant, immersive journey for two without revealing that it would end in a proposal. The trip had to feel natural, spontaneous, and authentic while every detail was carefully orchestrated behind the scenes. Coordinating the surprise across multiple destinations, venues, and service providers required precision, trust, and discretion.
Quick Highlights
The Approach
1. Designing the Journey
The five-day itinerary followed a natural rhythm, beginning in Cannes and moving through Monaco, St. Tropez, and Nice. Each stop offered a new layer of discovery with chic hotels, coastal drives, private tastings, and relaxed seaside moments, creating the perfect emotional build-up toward the proposal.
2. Building Anticipation
Subtle romantic cues were threaded throughout the experience. Each day included a thoughtful touch, from scenic dinners and private wine tastings to spontaneous detours and surprise upgrades, creating an atmosphere that felt indulgent yet effortless.
3. Crafting the Proposal Moment
On the day of the proposal, the couple began with a private helicopter tour from Cannes, soaring above the Côte d’Azur’s turquoise coastline and iconic Riviera landmarks. After the flight, they arrived at the Grand Hôtel du Cap Ferrat, where a secluded early dinner with ocean views awaited.
Following dinner, they went on a quiet walk through the hotel gardens. Along the way, staff members who had been briefed in advance appeared at just the right moments. One presented champagne, another handed the girlfriend a series of photos capturing their favorite memories. Each photo led her closer to a private terrace overlooking the sea, where the proposal setup awaited, designed and directed by our team and timed perfectly with the sunset.
The Outcome
A once-in-a-lifetime experience that told a love story through travel. The couple returned home newly engaged, with memories that will forever define their relationship. It was more than a trip; it was a story written in moments, designed with intention, and executed with heart.
“Provence to Proposal, where love took flight above the Riviera and landed in forever.”
The Experience
The journey balanced the elegance of the French Riviera with deeply personal emotion. From scenic drives along the coast to Michelin-starred dining and unhurried afternoons by the water, every moment flowed naturally toward the ultimate surprise. The proposal was flawless, intimate, and deeply moving, followed by a sunset toast and a private celebration dinner.