Discover Intimate, Family-Guided Boutique European Vacations with Le Bon Chaperon

For over 25 years, our family has been traveling across Europe—falling deeper in love with its rich culture, relaxed pace of life, warm people, and incredible food. We’re excited to share the next chapter: carefully curated small group European tours designed to help you navigate and truly experience life across the continent—like a local, with your own “bon chaperon” guiding the way.

Imagine joining our close-knit family on an intimate boutique tour of Europe—small groups only, personalized attention, insider tips on hidden gems, authentic cuisine, wine, and culture. We want you to fall in love just as we have… and keep returning year after year.

Group of guests at a cooking class in Bevagna Italy

Why Choose Our Umbria Small Group Tour?

  • Intimate & family-hosted: Travel with John, Wendy, Kelly, or Chelsea—your personal “bon chaperon” sharing insider tips from 25+ years of European adventures
  • Authentic local connections: Experience Umbria through our friend Stefania’s eyes—off-the-beaten-path villages, family trattorias, and genuine cultural immersion
  • Food & wine focus: Culinary highlights including local producers, wine tastings, and Umbrian specialties (perfect for food lovers!)
  • Relaxed pace: Small groups, no tour buses, no rushed itineraries—just time to savor the slower, authentic Italian lifestyle

Spaces are limited. Click here to read our detailed itinerary and reserve your spot for October. Questions? Email us at bonjour@lebonmacaron.com

Matcha is Now Available in our Cafés!

Iced Matcha latte on a table at the Le Bon Macaron cafe in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

We are so happy to announce that we now offer Matcha tea in our cafés in Michigan! At the moment Matcha tea is only available in our Ann Arbor café and will join our Grand Rapids and Holland stores shortly. Enjoy your Matcha hot or iced, plain or with one of our homemade syrups for delicious flavor. Favorites include vanilla, lavender, almond, strawberry and blueberry lavender! We can even make you a Matcha tea latte with Sloane Tea earl grey or oolong tea.

All of our tea, including Matcha, is from Sloane Fine Tea. We hope you enjoy your next Matcha latte at Le Bon Macaron.