Honfleur, Dream of Baudelaire - The Rally of Elegance in the Pays d'Auge

1 day(s)

What you’ll love:

Discover the expertise of craftsmen in the heart of old Honfleur,
Admire the sumptuous scenery of apple fields and picturesque villages in the Norman hinterland,
Have a gastronomic stopover in the heart of a confidential and authentic place.

“Living in Honfleur was always my greatest dream”
Charles Baudelaire

Created for your VIP guests, this personalized experience has been conceived as an ode to suspended time, between Norman heritage and automotive elegance. Whether it's a customer incentive, press event or brand experience, this is where your private classic car rally begins, an immersive and exclusive experience less than 2 hours from Paris.

Aboard classic cars, weave your way through bocage and coastline to this postcard-perfect port city. The itinerary, which can be fully customized, can be enriched with gastronomic stops, private visits or immersive workshops, for an exclusive and unforgettable interlude, thought out down to the smallest detail.

The Destination

Nestled between sea and countryside, Honfleur stands like a tableau vivant at the mouth of the Seine. Its cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and trapezoidal harbour have captivated painters and poets for centuries. From Claude Monet to Boudin, they've all come here in search of the singular light that glides over the façades and shimmers in the waters of the Vieux Bassin.

But Honfleur is more than just a postcard: it's an experience in its own right. In the morning, stroll through the medieval streets, visit a confidential gallery or share an exceptional moment with a local craftsman. Then let yourself be carried away by the iodized scents of the market, or by the notes of a refined lunch overlooking the port.

Back on the road, the Pays d'Auge hinterland reveals a preserved Normandy, with apple trees in bloom, ancestral stud farms and villages frozen in time. The famous Route du Cidre guides you through a territory rich in expertise: calvados, exceptional cheeses, family homes... At every turn, a new encounter, a new taste, a new emotion. At the wheel of your vintage car, you'll drive through this confidential Normandy with elegance, in a gentle, almost suspended rhythm. This experience is entirely customizable: private tasting in a manor house, exclusive visit to a cider estate, intimate concert in a hidden chapel... Everything is designed to make this moment yours.

A Turnkey Signature Rally, at the Service of Your Brand Image

A prestigious rally designed to meet your communication objectives

We design our experiences in close collaboration with your teams and with respect for your objectives:

Collection launch or luxury brand activation
Customer loyalty or relationship-building event
Premium employee incentive
Signature moment in an executive seminar

All our experiences are fully catered for :

Rental of vintage cars with or without driver, experiences for groups of 6 to 22 people per rally, itinerary design and field reconnaissance prior to the event, provision of our personalized travel logs highlighting the region's heritage,
Accompaniment of the Cartis team, including mechanics, at the opening and closing of the convoy,
General and individual crew briefings,
Access to exclusive locations on request,
Delivery and collection of cars at your event location

Ideal for a prestige seminar, product launch or exclusive customer activation, this escapade fully embodies the French art of living.

Client testimonials

“We were looking for an exclusive experience to thank our best clients. The Honfleur getaway exceeded all expectations: private venues, local fine cuisine, a perfectly paced rhythm. The beauty of the landscape, the authenticity of the encounters, and the level of service truly set this experience apart.”

Marina B. - Paris

“Working with Cartis was a pleasure. Their mastery of luxury client experience and deep knowledge of the region make them invaluable partners. For our client, the Honfleur experience was a timeless escape. Even the drivers were specialists in the area.”

Antonio B. - Paris

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