Unique Paris Proposal
IN A SWASHBUCKLING TALE

 

Between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m., your chauffeur will call to inform you that a stunning white 1955 Citroën Traction is waiting right at your doorstep.

 

You’ll step into the vehicle and cross the city, heading toward the Seine-et-Marne region, to a charming, traditional equestrian estate located just outside Fontainebleau. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by a footman dressed in 18th-century attire, who will escort you to an elegant hunting carriage.

 

With the coachman—also in period costume—urging the horses forward, the carriage will begin its journey down a long, cobbled avenue. The sound of horseshoes echoing through the secluded Graville Forest, entirely privatized just for you, will feel like stepping back in time. You’ll follow the same path once taken by King Henri IV as he rode through the estate with his romantic companions en route to the château.

 

As you continue, a strange figure will suddenly appear by the roadside—a peasant from the 18th century, frantically waving his arms. He’ll rush up to the carriage, breathless, announcing the imminent arrival of a mysterious messenger. But then, from the shadows, a brigand dressed in black will burst from the trees! The terrified peasant will flee as the highwayman charges after him on horseback, quickly catching him, knocking him down, and threatening dire consequences for having revealed the secret.

 

As the peasant cries out for help, his desperate gestures will draw the attention of a knight—the very messenger who was meant to meet you at Château de Graville. Armed with a rapier and wearing a leather scabbard, the knight will gallop to the rescue, drawing his sword to challenge the brigand. A fierce duel will follow, with blades clashing and movements swift and precise. Eventually, both men will tumble to the ground in a frenzied struggle. Though the knight will fight valiantly, the highwayman will begin to gain the upper hand.

 

Just when all seems lost, the peasant will return, this time wielding a simple wooden stick. In an unexpected twist, he’ll throw himself into the fight and, through sheer determination, manage to defeat the villainous brigand. Humiliated and wounded, the scoundrel will flee into the forest, cursing as he stumbles away, while the triumphant peasant lets out a victorious laugh. With the peasant’s help, the knight will rise, dust himself off, and approach your beloved to deliver what he had been entrusted with—a scroll bearing your unique marriage proposal! She’ll be left utterly speechless.

 

Moments later, the knight will mount his horse once again and gallop off into the distance, while the peasant quietly disappears into the trees.

 

You’ll conclude your historical adventure in the peaceful grounds of Château de Graville, where a delightful picnic table will be waiting just for the two of you. Inside a wicker basket, you’ll find homemade pâté, local sausage, Poilâne bread, butter, pickles, fine cheeses, fresh fruit, macarons, and of course, champagne—the perfect way to celebrate your unforgettable moment!

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