Advisor - Clémentine Bessade

Clémentine Bessade

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    Based in The City of Light: Paris

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    French, English, Spanish

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Off-the-Beaten-Path
Safari
Rwanda
Tanzania
France

My Story

French former expat with itchy feet who turned a lifelong passion for travel into a full-time adventure. A humanitarian at heart, I’m always chasing meaningful journeys, authentic encounters, green pesto and the best chocolate fondant!

Travel Style

After more than a decade living as an expat, I’ve learned to experience destinations not merely as a traveler, but as a local—immersing myself in cultures, uncovering hidden gems, and understanding what truly gives a place its soul. My incurable itchy feet led me to turn my passion into a career: designing bespoke, high-end journeys that seamlessly blend refined luxury with authenticity.

I first fell in love with the Great Lakes region of East Africa at 15, and have been deeply passionate about sharing its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant cultures, and extraordinary wildlife ever since. Whether you’re seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure, a meaningful cultural immersion, or a seamless luxury escape, I curate journeys that connect people, cultures, and nature—with heart and purpose.

With a humanitarian mindset at my core, I believe travel should be enriching, responsible, and deeply rooted in local communities. Together, let’s design an extraordinary journey that is uniquely yours.

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Reviews (19)

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Déborah B.

a month ago

We had a wonderful experience working with Clémentine as our travel advisor. She booked two nights in Venice, and the hotel perfectly matched all of our expectations — especially during the busy Christmas period.

We enjoyed a beautiful lagoon view, a spacious room with a bathtub, and everything was arranged within our budget, which we truly appreciated.

Clémentine was extremely available and attentive, both in the lead-up to the trip, the day before our departure, and even during our stay. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was seamless and that we could fully enjoy a memorable and stress-free stay in Venice.

We highly recommend Clémentine for her professionalism, dedication, and genuine care for her clients.

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Philippe M.

a month ago

Perfect communication, perfect recommendations: congratulations to Clementine. Thank you to Clementine for her organisation, professionalism and kindness

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a month ago

Clementine helped us plan our trip to Rwanda from day 1, sinking hours into it. She took care of booking multiple hotels and found us amazing lodges thanks to her thorough knowledge of the region. She also got us in touch with amazing drivers and guides for our trip. All in all, the trip was at least 99% successful thanks to her amazing planning. She anticipated every issue and managed to tailor the experience to our needs. A great specialist of the region.

2 months ago

From beginning to end, my experience with Clémentine was very good. She was very responsive and supportive, before and during my trip. Everything was well organized and coordinated. I really appreciated my time in Sri Lanka, and this clearly thanks to Clémentine. I really recommend her.

4 months ago

Clem has been outstanding for us time and time again. She’s found great places for us across different countries, and this East Africa trip really showed how much specialist knowledge and insight she has. She clearly loves this region and wants her guests to get the absolute best out of it. She put together our full itinerary—safari, internal flights, hot air balloon in the Masai Mara, all transfers, boutique hotels in Zanzibar... everything planned to maximise our limited time without it ever feeling rushed.

Unfortunately, we had a medical emergency on this trip, and despite being multiple time zones and a continent away, Clem was immediately there to help us sort things out. Her calm and quick support made a huge difference.

Before working with Clem, we used to spend hours trying to find the “perfect” hotel whenever we wanted to treat ourselves. Now we’ve completely handed this over to her, and she hasn’t once let us down—she genuinely keeps surpassing our expectations. We really appreciate the level of care and attention she puts into every trip. It’s rare to have someone you trust this much with your travels.

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