- Tage
- 5
- Teilnehmer
- 25 to 40 participants
- Reiseziele
- Paris & Île-de-France
Ziele
- Give the executive committee protected time for strategy and budget decisions, placed around the time zones of the group
- Let leaders recover from a long-haul flight before any substantive session begins
- Create an informal setting for candid exchange between leaders who meet only a few times a year
- Keep logistics simple: one palace hotel, short transfers and one point of contact
Teilnehmerprofil
Executive committees, regional heads and board members travelling from Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Singapore, the United States or Canada. They expect discretion, a gentle start after a long flight, and a programme that respects their working hours at home.
Tag für Tag
- 1
Tag 1
Day 1 – Arrival and early night
- Arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle or Orly. Many long-haul services from Asia and North America land at CDG, which is where most guests are met
- Private coach transfers to the hotel, timed to arrival banks (about 45 to 60 minutes, depending on traffic). The coach crew loads and unloads luggage at every stop
- Early-morning arrivals leave their bags with the hotel and rest until check-in; evening arrivals go straight to their rooms, with a simple dinner kept in the hotel
- 15:00 – Check-in at The Peninsula Paris or Shangri-La Paris, followed by rest in the room
- 18:00 – Light welcome drinks in the hotel, with a short note on the agenda and the transport plan
- 19:30 – Simple dinner at the hotel, with dietary requirements already collected
- 21:30 – Early night. No session is scheduled on day 1
Arrival - 2
Tag 2
Day 2 – Gentle start and first working session
- 08:30 – Optional 60-minute walk around the Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower gardens, with a guide, for daylight and orientation
- 11:00 – Rest block, with no scheduled activity
- 12:30 – Light lunch at the hotel
- 15:00 – Opening working session of 90 minutes on the agenda and the decisions expected, set for the start of the working day in New York
- 19:30 – Dinner at Le Pré Catelan in the Bois de Boulogne, a calm setting away from the centre
- 22:30 – Return to the hotel
Gastronomy - 3
Tag 3
Day 3 – Strategy session and private visit
- 08:30 – Plenary session on strategy, timed for the afternoon in Asia (about 15:30 in Tokyo and 14:30 in Singapore when Paris is on summer time)
- 11:00 – Coffee break, then workshops in small groups in the adjoining salon
- 13:00 – Working lunch at the hotel
- 15:00 – Private guided visit of the Musée d'Orsay, in two groups and subject to museum availability
- 17:30 – Decision session and draft action plan
- 20:00 – Dinner in Les 3 Salons, a private space in the 7th arrondissement; menu on quotation
Seminar - 4
Tag 4
Day 4 – Rest block, perfume workshop and opera backstage
- 09:00 – Flexible rest block of three hours, for individual meetings, shopping or sleep
- 12:30 – Lunch at the hotel
- 14:00 – Team perfume workshop in the Marais, about two hours, where each participant composes a personal fragrance
- 17:30 – Return to the hotel and rest
- 18:30 – Behind-the-scenes tour of the Opéra Garnier, in two groups and subject to availability
- 20:30 – Dinner at Le Grand Vefour, Palais-Royal, in a private setting arranged with the restaurant
- 23:00 – Return to the hotel
Wellness - 5
Tag 5
Day 5 – Action plan and departures
- 08:30 – Final decision session of 60 minutes to adopt the action plan; North American attendees can join a recap by video at 14:00 Paris time
- 10:30 – Free morning for last meetings or shopping, with the hotel holding luggage until departure
- 11:00 – Rooftop aperitif over the Paris skyline, subject to terrace availability
- 13:00 – Farewell lunch at the hotel
- Afternoon – Private coach transfers to Charles de Gaulle and Orly, timed to each flight, with bags loaded at the hotel
Journey
Budget
From approximately €3,500 per person excluding VAT
Indicative figure for 30 participants over five days, based on four nights in a palace hotel on a double-occupancy basis, meeting rooms, meals, private visits and local coach transfers. Airfares and VAT are excluded. The Peninsula Paris and Shangri-La Paris are two options for the same dates; the final choice depends on room availability and group size. Palace rates vary strongly with season and events, so the quotation confirms dates and room mix.
Häufige Fragen
How should working sessions be timed for teams in Asia and North America?
We plan sessions by time zone rather than by the Paris clock. Japan is typically 7 to 8 hours ahead of Paris, China and Singapore 6 to 7 hours ahead, Thailand and Vietnam 5 to 6 hours ahead, and the US East Coast and Canada about 6 hours behind. Decision sessions sit in the Paris morning for Asian attendees and in the Paris afternoon for North American attendees, with a shared recap so that no group misses a decision.
Do guests need a visa for France?
It depends on nationality and passport. Passport holders from Japan, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and the UAE can generally enter the Schengen area without a visa for short stays. Nationals of countries such as Thailand, Vietnam and China generally need a Schengen visa. Consulates can take several weeks, so we advise applying at least six weeks before travel. Visa-exempt travellers should check on the official EU website whether an ETIAS travel authorisation will be required on their travel dates.
How does the programme handle jet lag?
Day 1 is an arrival day with no sessions, and the first working session takes place on day 2 in the afternoon. We suggest daylight in the morning, a light evening meal and no long naps after mid-afternoon. The rest block on day 4 is deliberately unscheduled. Medical advice on sleep or medication remains with each guest's own doctor.
Can the programme meet halal, vegetarian and seafood-allergy needs?
Yes. Dietary requirements are collected before arrival, including halal, vegetarian, vegan, seafood allergy and no-pork requests. Each hotel and restaurant confirms in writing what it can provide, because halal certification depends on the kitchen. We do not treat a meal as compliant until the venue has confirmed it.
How is luggage handled on arrival and departure?
Private coaches collect guests at Charles de Gaulle or Orly, and the coach crew loads and unloads luggage at each stop. Early arrivals can leave their bags with the hotel until check-in, and departure transfers are timed to each flight, with bags loaded at the hotel.
Can interpreters be arranged for Asian-language participants?
Yes, on request. Interpreters for Japanese, Mandarin, Thai or Vietnamese can be booked for plenary sessions and workshops, and confirmed on quotation within the lead time they require. Guides and hotel teams work in English as standard.
