We have been in the industry for over 30 years. As Europeans living in the United States we anticipate your client’s needs. We specialize in what we know best: experiential travel with a cultural and insider focus. Our exclusive partnership with our travel agents has been an integral part of our success and we are grateful for their support.

We love Europe and love what we do. We are a full service tour operator capable of helping you with any travel arrangement to Europe, be it a simple airport transfer, a customized vacation to Corsica, a Paris Opera package or the rental of a chateau for a conference.

Do not hesitate to call our toll free number even if you just have a question about Europe that no one can seem to answer or have your travel agent contact us.

Magali Chisholm

President

Magali (Ma-ga-lee) is a typical Provencal name. Magali grew up in Eastern France near Belfort and summered in Cassis near Marseille in her family residence. She has travelled extensively in France and Corsica. She managed and directed Voyages a Paris, a Paris based sightseeing and transfer company, for six years before joining Essential France.
She also lived in Italy and is fluent in Italian. She has travelled all over Europe since she was very young.

Magali’s experience allows us to give immediate quotes for transportation needs for groups and individuals and brings a refined feminine touch to our customized quotes.

Favorite destinations:
The Amalfi Coast (Italy), but also the Marquesas Islands (France) and New York (USA)

Favorite food:
Cheese, pasta and sushi

Famous words to live by:
‘Carpe Diem’

Top 3 destinations on my bucket list:
St Petersburg (Russia), Petra (Jordan) and Machu Picchu (Peru)

Kim Chisholm

Vice-President / Sales Executive

Kim is Parisian born and has lived his life travelling back and forth between France and the USA. His career in travel began in 1980 working for the French Government Tourist Office in New York where he spent 18 years. He served his final years there as East Coast Marketing Director before leaving to manage Destination France, a NY based marketing firm specialized in representing French companies in the US.

Kim brings years of experience, knowledge and a passion for his native country to our team.

Favorite destinations:
Kyoto (Japan), all of Italy & Tahiti

Favorite food:
Giant beluga caviar, pacific sea urchin & peanut butter

Famous words to live by:
‘Never say never’

Top 3 destinations on my bucket list:
Seoul (Korea), Hong Kong (China) and Montana (USA)