France de Heere
Following graduation from the Business School in Tours (Ecole superieure de Tours) and a masters degree in Human Resources Management (ISGP PARIS), France de Heere worked principally in International Marketing Departments of Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic companies.
Her taste for travelling and contact with people from other countries together with her curiosity about cultural differences and French traditions give her an excellent basis for the tuition she provides.
France is married, and has four children and has been living in Versailles since 2000. She is very interested in the history of her city and developing cultural tourism associated with the Chateau.
In 2010 France launches its first workshop of French lifestyle with the Versailles Events agency. France has also chaired a number of workshops, in the city or in the Park of the Chateau. In 2014, she created the Atelier du Savoir-Vivre, Versailles, and addressed to all audiences, not only foreigners visiting Versailles, but also individuals, groups, for French, adults and children.
Her warm personality enables her to manage the workshops with authenticity, simplicity and conviviality, qualities which she regards as important in creating a trustworthy relationship with her clients.
Since 2022, France has also been teaching at the EIML (Ecole Supérieure de Marketing et du Luxe), savoir-vivre and savoir-être in the French luxury sector.
Finally, she also likes to devote a little time to people in precarious situations or from disadvantaged areas to pass on messages about hospitality and French savoir-vivre. This year, it was at the Espérance Banlieue school in Asnières, that she took pleasure in organising a workshop on the arts of the table and good manners during meals, and table service with children in CM1 and 3e.
The place
France de Heere manages the Ateliers du Savoir-Vivre, very near the Chateau de Versailles, in the elegant and convivial environment of her home, which is an XVIIIth century building.
The living rooms, are decorated with refinement and offer a quiet, convivial and confidential environment for her workshops.
Workshops can also be held in other locations depending on the preference of the clients . (hotel, restaurant, seminaries, etc…).
Partners
Restaurant-theâtre Réminisens
Gastronomic & theatrical journey to the 18th century in Versailles
A unique, unusual & original experience: a Theatrical Dinner Show in a private room of the Versaillaise nobility to delight you with anecdotes & intrigues of the court!
Website: Réminisens
Les Demoiselles à Versailles
High-end furnished rental and concierge services
L’Office de tourisme de Versailles
L’Office de Tourisme de Versailles, member since 2013
Website : www.versailles-tourisme.com
Charmilles des Cordeliers
Charmilles des Cordeliers in Noisy le Roi, guest rooms and seminar place.
Website : charmillesdescordeliers.com