Paris & Champagne

Christmas Retreat

November 25th–29th, 2026

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A girl’s trip you can join solo (or with your bestie)!

Our curated wine retreat takes you beyond the glass, blending Champagne tours & tastings, Parisian excursions, festive magic, and meaningful connections with like-minded women. 

Over five days, you’ll experience the magic of Paris and Reims (Champagne) during the Christmas season.

More than just a trip, this retreat is a chance to experience a range of France’s wine, culture, and history, all while creating new friendships.

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Your Itinerary

Here’s a glimpse of your time in Paris & Champagne this Christmas season.

Welcome to Paris

Day 1: Welcome Celebrations

Check in, drop your bags, and meet the women you'll be sharing this retreat with over welcome wines at our Parisian hotel. Then we're straight out the door for a Champagne cruise along the Seine before sitting down together for our first dinner.

Day 2: Festive Paris

A day spent wandering Paris in it’s festive decor. Before dinner, we’ll experience a guided wine tasting that takes us through the regions of France. To end the day, a cozy fondue dinner in Montmartre that earns its place on any Paris winter itinerary.

Day 3: Reims, Champagne

We take the train to Reims for a full day exploring three celebrated Champagne houses (caves, tastings, and all the fizz you can handle). Before heading back to Paris, enjoy free time to explore the beauty of Reims.

Day 4: Macarons & More

Enjoy another day exploring Paris together, including a macaron workshop, time for shopping, and a final celebratory dinner together.

A white saucer with a white coffee cup filled with a frothy cappuccino, placed on a white tablecloth, with two croissants dusted with powdered sugar in the background on a white plate.

Day 5: Farewells

Share one last breakfast together at the hotel before saying goodbye (or rather, à bientôt) to your new friends.

Pricing & Inclusions

£2,350 per person (shared occupancy)
£500 extra for solo occupancy

Included in the price:

4-Star Hotel in Paris (4 nights – For shared occupancy, rooms with two double beds. For solo occupancy, rooms with a king bed.)

Paris Metro Passes for City Exploring

Trains to/from Reims (Champagne day trip)

‘Welcome Wine’ at Hotel

River Cruise along the Seine (with Champagne)

Welcome Dinner in Paris (with wine)

Tastings at 3 Champagne Houses (including 2 cellar tours)

Paris Christmas Explorations

Wine Tasting Experience in Paris

Macaron Workshop

Fondue Dinner in Paris (with wine)

Farewell Dinner (with wine)

Daily Hotel Breakfast

French Goodies Bag

Founder-Hosted (Samantha is there every day of the retreat)

Not included in the price:

Flights to Paris

Paris Airport Transfers

Travel Insurance (Required)

Meals Not Mentioned

Any Additional Activities During Free Time

Discover Champagne

Champagne is one of France’s most iconic wine regions, defined by luxurious house labels, historic cellars, and a legacy of celebration. Located in northeastern France, just under two hours from Paris, the region is best known for its elegant sparkling wines.

Champagne is made primarily from three grapes: Chardonnay, which brings elegance and acidity; Pinot Noir, adding structure and depth; and Pinot Meunier, known for its fruit-forward character. Together, these varieties create the balance and precision that define Champagne.

Champagne offers a wine experience rooted in tradition, craftsmanship, and timeless celebration. A must-visit for anyone who loves (or is simply curious about) the world’s most famous sparkling wine.

Paris & Champagne Xmas

        (November 25th-29th, 2026)        

Expression of Interest

If you're interested in joining Amica Vina in Paris & Champagne this festive season, fill in the form below and you’ll be the first to know when it’s launched.

Who is this trip for?

This retreat is designed for women who want more than just a vacation; they want an experience that blends discovery, connection, and a touch of indulgence.


You’ll love this trip if you are:

  • A woman in your 20s – 40s looking for meaningful, social, & unforgettable travel experiences.

  • A solo traveler looking for a safe, welcoming, and fun group to explore with.

  • A wine lover, whether you’re a casual sipper or a budding connoisseur (no need to be an expert)!

  • Excited to meet new people and share laughter, stories, and adventures.

  • A curious explorer eager to have a girls’ trip in France

  • Ready to treat yourself to a getaway that’s as much about connection as it is about travel.

Paris & Champagne Christmas

Retreat FAQs

  • We’ll help provide instructions on how to get to our apartment in Paris from one of Paris’ airports or train stations.

    Let us know where you’re landing, and we’ll guide you!

  • Each retreat hosts 6-10 guests; small enough to stay intimate, but big enough to build a vibrant group dynamic.

  • Our retreats are designed for women in their 20s to 40s, creating a group of like-minded travellers at similar life stages.

  • Rooms are typically shared, but pending availability, private rooms may be available for an additional cost of £500 on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • Before the retreat, we’ll send a short survey to help match guests with the most compatible roommates.

  • Absolutely! You’ll both need to fill in the retreat registration form. If you want to share a room, just mention each others’ name on the form.

  • Yes! We’ll set up a WhatsApp group before the trip so everyone can connect ahead of time.

  • All payments are handled through Stripe, a secure payment platform.

    The first payment is a deposit to secure your place on the retreat. The remaining balance can be paid in 1 or 2 instalments.

  • Yes, travel insurance is required for all guests and must be arranged before the trip.

  • Yes, we include some free time in the itinerary for you to wander solo or with your new travel friends.

  • Not at all! The only requirement is getting yourself to and from Paris. Once you arrive, we take care of all the details so you can fully enjoy the retreat.

  • Let us know your requirements when booking. We’ll do our best to accommodate, though some restrictions may be more challenging in France.

  • Some areas of France can be challenging for travellers with accessibility needs. Please contact us with your requirements, and we’ll work with you to explore what’s possible.

  • While our retreats don’t include extensions, I’m happy to share recommendations for exploring more of France. And of course, we’d love to welcome you on another Amica Vina retreat. Bordeaux perhaps?

  • Yes! We can customise this retreat for your own group of friends (without an Amica Vina host). Reach out to samantha@amicavina.com to discuss private bookings.

  • If minimum numbers are not met, and a retreat can’t proceed, all deposits will be refunded in full (or may be transferred for another retreat if preferred).

    We kindly ask that you wait to book flights or non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive written confirmation that the retreat is guaranteed to run.

Questions before you commit?

Why Join Amica Vina?

Here’s what makes Amica Vina retreats special:

  • Amica Vina retreat itineraries are tested first-hand by the research trips I take - making sure the wineries and activities are as wonderful as imagined.

    Blending delicious wine, aesthetic atmospheres, and great hospitality so that everyone enjoys themselves (newbies to wine aficionados all welcome!).

  • Designed with solo female travellers in mind, so you can feel safe and supported - surrounded by like-minded women. Friend duos also welcome!

  • Built-in friend group for a dream girls’ trip. You may arrive solo, but you’ll never feel alone.

  • Taste, learn, and enjoy French wines with local experts, from world-famous châteaux to hidden gems.

  • I handle the details (accommodation, activities, and transportation) so you can simply relax and enjoy.

  • I keep Amica Vina retreats intimate so everyone feels included, supported, and part of the group.

A woman in a navy blue top, white shorts, and white sneakers standing on a stone pathway at a marina, with white boats docked in the water and Mediterranean-style white buildings in the background.

Meet Your Host

In my 20s, I lived in Canada, France, the UK, and Australia; always eager to meet new people and discover new places. I built a career in advertising and dedicated my free time to travel; chasing experiences and collecting stories, including solo trips and visiting beautiful vineyards around the world.

Over time, my curiosity about wine grew. So much so that I now hold a WSET Level 3 qualification.

Though I’m grateful to have lived in different countries, moving around highlighted how challenging it can be to make new friends as an adult (and how many women feel the same).

These things together inspired me to create Amica Vina: curated wine retreats where women can travel together, explore beautiful wine regions, and build genuine connections that go beyond a single trip.

When you join an Amica Vina retreat, the hard work is already done; you just get to soak up the scenery, enjoy sharing wine, and meet inspiring women who may become lifelong friends.

I can’t wait to welcome you to Amica Vina in Paris this November.

Cheers,
Samantha

What Guests Say

These quotes are from women who travelled with Samantha on Amica Vina research trips. First official retreat: Bordeaux, September 2026.

  • “Travelling through Bordeaux with Sam felt completely effortless. The city has such a cool yet elegant vibe, and the wineries (aka chateaux) were so glamorous. Every winery we visited was clearly chosen with care. The wineries were welcoming and never felt overly ‘wine-technical,’ but I still learned a lot and had fun doing it. I loved how everything flowed so smoothly (no pun intended!), without needing to think or plan at all. The trip felt like the perfect balance of structure and freedom to explore Bordeaux, and I already want to do another trip like it!”

    — Mairead D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Bordeaux)

  • “Samantha puts so much thought into selecting the best wineries. It was cool seeing her process during the research trip, making sure each winery had the right balance of quality wine, great hospitality, and also felt unique from the others. You can tell she’s in her element, and her love of learning about wine is infectious.”

    — Chantel D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Alsace)

  • “Sam is always the one planning our girls’ trips, so it makes complete sense that she’s turned it into a business. We joke about her colour-coded spreadsheets that somehow appear the moment someone mentions a destination and include everything we could think of. When I travel with Sam, I hardly have to think about logistics or what’s next; it’s all just handled, and things run so smoothly. I have no doubt the women joining Amica Vina retreats will feel completely taken care of and able to just relax and enjoy the experience.”

    — Taylor G. (Travelled with Amica Vina founder)

  • “Travelling through Paris and Champagne was so fun, I couldn’t think of a better city combo for a girls' trip. As a Champagne lover, I found the tastings were elegant yet approachable. The whole experience felt social and celebratory, yet I learned more than I could imagine about the craft of wine. I loved that we could enjoy multiple wine tours without any stress or decision-making. While in Paris, you could tell Sam was so comfortable in the city, guiding us from sight to sight with fun wine and food pit-stops along the way. She curates the trip so it never feels overly touristy either. The care and detail she brings to Amica Vina, even on the research trip, makes you feel completely taken care of.”

    — Mairead D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Paris & Champagne)

  • “Alsace in December is like something out of a fairytale, and the way Amica Vina curates the experience makes it even more special. Everything felt thoughtfully paced. Pairing wine tastings with Christmas markets was such a fun mix. Many people say it’s the Christmas capital, and I can see why. The wine tastings were informative and still easy to digest. You get to try so many wine styles specific to the Alsace region (lots of them new to me, including my new favourite, Gewürztraminer!). I wouldn’t have thought to do a wine tour in the winter, but this trip made me realise how magical a winter wine retreat can be!”

    — Chantel D. (Travelled with Amica Vina to Alsace)

Girls’ trips don’t have to stay in the group chat; let’s make them real!

Let’s raise a glass to new friends, good wine, and unforgettable memories!

Not ready for a trip this November? Join the waitlist for future retreats.

Ready to Join Us in Paris?

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