FRANCE

Parisian Design with Amber Thomas

April 15 - 19, 2026

Paris

FRANCE

Join us for this incredible opportunity to experience an insider's glimpse of Parisian design with Amber Thomas of Providence Interiors and Libby Thomas of Samplize.com. During this exceptional week, we'll enjoy a guided tour of the world-famous Paris flea markets, visit private trade-only showrooms and secret design galleries.

We will enjoy fine dining in extraordinary spaces in the company of other like-minded designers and creatives all seeking inspiration in the epicenter of artistic brilliance. Not to mention we'll stay at a five-star boutique hotel right in the heart of Paris' iconic neighbourhood, Saint Germain.


✦ Dine in top, Michelin-rated restaurants

✦ Stay in a luxury, designer boutique hotel blending modern luxury with classic Parisian flair

✦ Network and connect with like-minded design enthusiasts and professionals


 Highlights


✦ Visit Parisian studios of top designers (not accessible to the public)

✦ Enjoy exclusive, out of hours museum access

✦ Explore Parisian neighborhoods known for design: Le Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montmatre


The

Experience

Saint-Germain-des-Prés: The Design District

Tree-lined boulevards and hidden alleys, absorb the ambiance that has inspired generations of creatives. Led by our guide we'll discover the boutiques that grace the pages of fashion magazines and home décor aficionados' dreams.

Flea Market

Le Puce, or Paris' flea market, spans over seven hectares and is brimming with treasures - vintage, modern art, clothes, bric-a-brac, and of course, antiques. The best part is you'll have all day to peruse and purchase. And we'll help you ship!

Secret Galleries & Private Showrooms

We'll tour private showrooms and secret galleries. We'll have an aperitive in the private apartment of a historical French brand of decoration and furniture and even meet with a member of the historic family business. 

Join us for this luxurious week of Parisian design, coupled with culture, cuisine and encounters with top industry professionals. Each day will be an immersive experience: we'll visit a French craft workshop and meet the owner, we'll peruse the largest flea market in Paris, spend day in the Design District of Saint Germain, a treasure trove of high-end boutiques, ateliers, and design studios where we'll even meet with an iconic local couple (he's an architect and she's a gallerist) and learn the behind the scenes of their business. You'll have plenty of time to buy one-of-a-kind antiques, and we will handle all the logistics of getting your treasures safely home.

From the Michelin star meals, visits to secret galleries and aperitif in a private apartment, this week is a design dream come true. 

Historical Design Hotel

We'll stay in the iconic Saint-Germain-des-Prés, right in the heart of Paris' design district. Completely renovated in 2021, this gorgeous hotel added a new chapter to its long history dating as far back as 1642. Much later, in the 20th century, it became a favourite place for artists. James Joyce, Léo Ferré and T.S. Eliot have all left their mark on this magical place... as no doubt will you, too!

Deluxe Rooms

Combining comfort and functionality, these rooms offer a cosy, refined ambience for an authentic Parisian experience. Rooms can be either single or shared.

Exclusive Access

Step inside the ateliers of renowned French designers and discover the creative spaces that shape the world of fashion, interiors, and architecture.

Amber Thomas

A note from

We believe great design isn’t just about how a space looks—but how it feels, the story it tells, and the life it inspires. Paris, with its timeless artistry and style, is the perfect place to explore that deeper connection. By gathering a group of design lovers in this iconic city, we’re inviting you into the creative journey that has shaped us. From wandering the design district and visiting ateliers to treasure hunting at legendary flea markets, each moment becomes part of a shared narrative—one rooted in beauty, history, and the joy of meaningful curation. This experience isn’t just about shopping or sightseeing. It’s about slowing down, seeing with new eyes, and connecting with the soul of design. Together, we’ll return home not only with treasures, but with inspiration, connection, and renewed creative energy.

“Paris is always a good idea.”

- Audrey Hepburn

Inclusions

Prices are per person and include:

Shared rooms starting at

£3800 per person

  • Expertly curated trip of a lifetime

    “I can’t say enough about how incredible an experience the Duende Retreats Paris Design Exclusive was. Regina curated a one-of-a-kind itinerary that was perfectly tailored to our group. Every detail was anticipated and covered in advance: dinner reservations and transportation to our destinations and translators for our excursions. Just as important as the things she’d planned for, Regina was flexible and responsive in adjusting details to better suit our group’s experience as the trip progressed. She is smart, savvy, kind, warm, and welcoming — all qualities you want in the person responsible for your well-being while in a foreign country. This was my first trip with Regina but will not be my last”

    - Amanda Burgess-Proctor

  • This trip was outstanding!

    “Every detail attended to and everyday another great expectation awaited us. Thank you, Regina, you are one-of-a-kind, as well as Duende Travel! I’ve NEVER had such a wonderful time. I also loved that it was such small trip with extraordinary women. Thank you so very much. I’m looking forward to my next adventure with YOU!!! Love always, Hope”

    - Hope Phillips

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