About Ikebana France
Founded in 2009, with 3 agencies (Paris, French Riviera and Monaco), Ikebana is a DMC expert in organizing professional events throughout France and Monaco. Having met while working for a former market-leading DMC in The South of France, Ikebana is managed by its two partner Directors, Elsa Renard and Laëtitia Ricci. After nearly 15 years of working together it is true to say that we think and work alike, channeling our creative passion for France into your event success! Our twelve years at the helm of Ikebana has enabled us to fine tune our offering to the highest standards and cultivate the best possible network of partners who share our creative vision. We are proud that many prestigious clients have joined us on our journey!
What Makes Us Unique
We'll ensure you live a real Frenchy experience! As your DMC partner, we will introduce you to a new vision. Our intention is to breathe new life into our destinations with the highest quality, upscale service for incentives, seminars, meetings or product launches. Our aim is to share our own passion for our country while offering refined, creative, personalized, authentic, and tailor-made events. Our in-house production department will design your best wishes!
What everyone is saying about Ikebana France
"It really was a pleasure working with you on Britannia’s main congress of the year and the feedback already (particularly for last night) has been great, and hands down would recommend Ikebana in a blink of an eye!"
"There are only a few things in life we know for sure and one I do know is that you are the epitome of the word Team. The other one I know is that Nike, Inc., is beyond fortunate to benefit from your partnership, your expertise, professionalism and can do attitude every minute of every day!"
"Thanks to all of your professionalism, skills, dedication, open minds, great personalities and lovely senses of humor, you all made this an event to cherish and to keep as a benchmark for any further to come."
"It was an absolute pleasure working with you on this project and great to work with someone who was always on the same page as me! I also want to thank you for working to my extremely last minute requests with no complaints and always a 'yes' as the answer."
France
Let’s discover it the way we live it and love it!
France is a country of inspiration, tradition and myths. A land whose richness and beauty offers many means of discovery for body, mind and soul. We offer thematic discoveries of our country and bring you off the beaten path. Beautiful, cosmopolitan, dynamic, glamorous and authentic, France is everything you need for your future events.
Key areas around France
- Paris
- French Riviera (Nice, Cannes)
- Provence (Marseilles, Avignon)
- Bordeaux
- Champagne
- Normandy-Brittany
- Biarritz
- Corsica
- Loire Valley
Why France?
- Linked to the French style and the French touch, the French way of living (Art de Vivre) is that penchant that Frenchies have for fine living that touches every aspect of human pleasure and luxury, whether it’s gastronomy, fashion, sport, and leisure.
- Where more than in France you could be inspired and learn about extensive and rich history and culture. We open the doors for you to exceptional venues that will immerse you in the historical and cultural French dimension.
- Gastronomy is part of the French experience. Discover French gastronomy and wine tastings during a meal with a Michelin starred chef, or try a beautiful, local market-to-table restaurant which is unique to France.
- Landscape variety - From Paris, Bordeaux, French Riviera, Provence, Normandy… The French territory offers you so many rich and beautiful destinations, cities and landscapes creating an unforgettable experience each time.
- Easy accessibility with two main international airports in Paris and Nice (French Riviera) with plenty of direct flights.
What's new in France
- Many new openings in Paris with four-star Cheval blanc, Bvlgari, and L hotels and renovations such as the five-star Hotel du Louvre and Pullman Montparnasse’s new conference center.
- New openings and renovations in the South with the future Anantara Plaza Nice, four-star Victoria (Maison Albar) and Sheraton, five-star Hotel du Couvent, and hotels in Nice such as, JW Marriott & Intercontinental Carlton, both five-star renovations.
- New speed train line from Paris to Bordeaux allowing a train transfer of only 2 hours.
- With plans to host the Olympic games in 2024, the city of Paris will have a lot of new products to offer including many new venues, new infrastructures and enhancements.
France Highlights
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Gala dinner in an historical venue: Museum/Fashion Designer Villa
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Perfume creation
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The D-Day Tour in Normandy with vintage US Army vehicles and a private...
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Mystical crossing in the South of France, The Lerins Archipelago discovery
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Parisian night: special venue and Parisian entertainment
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Dinner in a vineyard / château