I’m Maël Renault, born in France, now living between the vineyards of Napa Valley and the coastal charm of northern Brittany. After a life devoted to travel, fine wine, and meaningful connection, I created this travel experience for those who crave something more intimate, more personal… and far less ordinary.

If you’re someone who skips the tourist traps, who wants to feel the soul of a place, its markets, its mornings, its quiet rituals, you’re in the right hands.

I bring not only a deep personal love of culture and terroir, but also a professional foundation built on years in the hospitality and culinary industries. I studied hotel and restaurant management in France and have spent my career immersed in the world of travel, fine dining, and service. I worked nearly a decade with Opus One Winery as an international trade specialist, and through that journey, I’ve developed a lifelong connection to the rhythm of refined hospitality and a deep appreciation for the richness of diverse cultures.

My background bridges both the guest perspective and the operational side, giving me a unique lens for curating travel and consulting with hospitality partners. I’ve studied wine in France, lived in the Caribbean, Canada, and now split my time between my family home in Napa and my roots in France.

This isn’t a one-size-fits-all travel agency. This is about designing trips, and helping hosts deliver experiences, that fit you: your energy, your tastes, your pace.

Whether it’s a tucked-away village where the baker still knows everyone’s name, a seaside thalasso retreat known only to locals, or a cider tasting where you’ll be treated like family, I’ll get you there. And not just physically, but emotionally.

Because real France isn’t just the French. It’s the layers of history in a stone wall, the slow lunches, the elegance that doesn’t need to shout. I want to take you there, and help others welcome you in a way that feels deeply human, and unmistakably VOYA.