2026 Annual Pop-Up Trip to France

Six-Day Luxury Experience Across Lyon, Paris, and Versailles • September 28 - October 3, 2026

We’re delighted to invite you to join us for this year’s Annual Pop-Up Trip to France – an immersive journey through Lyon, Paris, and Versailles, culminating in the unforgettable ADOR Gala at Versailles.

This year is especially unique, beginning in Lyon with an exclusive partnership with the world-renowned Institut Lyfe, offering a rare, hands-on culinary immersion not available to the public.

We strongly encourage guests to experience the full journey – or at minimum, the Lyon program – to fully take part in what makes this year’s trip exceptional.

To help us coordinate with our partners and ensure a seamless experience, please confirm your attendance by completing the below form by June 1, 2026. 

Your reservation will be finalized once payment is received no later than June 15, 2026.


This annual experience is a key fundraising initiative for the French-American Cultural Foundation (F-ACF), directly supporting our cultural programming and educational partnerships. As this trip supports the mission of the F-ACF, your donation may be eligible for a U.S. charitable tax deduction.

Select Your Curated Experience

Guests may join the full itinerary or opt for individual segments. Singles and Couples welcome.

Singles $10,000  |  Couples  $19,000

6-day Itinerary in Lyon, Paris and Versailles:

  • Lyon:
    • 3-day fully planned itinerary in Lyon, including round-trip train transportation from Paris, two nights hotel accommodation at Hotel Le Royal Lyon, all meals and experiences.

  • Paris & Versailles:
    • 3-days to include exclusive events in Paris including private Champagne reception and Cartier hands-on workshop and tour.
    • Private preview of newly restored Château areas, two nights hotel accommodation at Hotel Les Lumières, dinners, breakfasts, plus ticket to the unforgettable ADOR Gala in Versailles.

Singles $6,000  |  Couples  $11,000

3-day fully planned itinerary in Lyon, including round-trip train transportation from Paris, two nights hotel accommodation at Hotel Le Royal Lyon, all meals and experiences.

Experiences include:

  • Private lunch with Sommelier Gaétan Bouvier served in the cellar of Lyfe’s Beaujolais wine estate
  • Drive through the rolling vineyards in a classic open-top Citroën 2CV
  • Immersive, chef-led culinary experience around the work surfaces of Lyfe’s pastry labs
  • Baking and Mixology experiences with Xavier Sacriste, World Bakery Champion 2024, and Alain Dauvergne, French Cocktail Champion 2023
  • Seven-course dinner under the guidance of Executive Chef Florian Pansin at Lyfe’s Michelin-starred Saisons
  • Cocktails in The Rose Garden cocktail lounge, nestled in the Château de la Roseraie
  • Chef-guided tasting tour of Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
  • Afternoon cruise on the Saône River in the heart of Lyon

Singles $6,000  |  Couples  $11,000

3-day planned itinerary in Paris and Versailles, including two nights of accommodations in Versailles and a ticket to the unforgettable ADOR Gala at Versailles.

Experiences include:

  • Private Champagne reception set in the elegant salons and terrace of the prestigious Cercle de l’Union Interalliée
  • Exclusive, behind-the-scenes visit to the Cartier Jewelery Institute including a presentation on fine jewelry making, a guided visit, and a hands-on workshop
  • Private exhibition preview with the Director of the National Museum of the Château de Versailles – be one of the first to view the newly renovated apartments of the Comte de Vergennes, future site of a permanent exhibition celebrating 250 years of Franco-American friendship
  • The unforgettable ADOR Gala offers rare after-hours access to Palace of Versailles, including premier seating in the Opera House, the Grand Dîner in the Hall of Battles, champagne and cocktails throughout the château, a musical interlude in the Royal Chapel, and fireworks viewed from the Hall of Mirrors

Confirm Your Reservation

Please confirm your attendance by June 1st. Your reservation will be finalized once payment is received by June 15th.

* Submitting this form will redirect you to payment options to complete your registration.