Libby Cecchi
Based in Minneapolis, MN
English, French
Trip budgets start at $200/night
Libby Cecchi
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My Story
I’m Libby Cecchi, Chief Travel Operator of Gallivant & Traipse, and I create small-group journeys through France for women who want ease, beauty, and genuine connection. I’m a fun, friendly, France-obsessed host who loves showing people how to slow down, linger, and discover like a true wanderer. With only four or five travelers, we stay in charming boutique lodging, move at a relaxed pace, and enjoy meaningful interactions with local hosts. I handle the French conversations, the logistics, and the reservations so you can focus on gardens, chateaux, great meals, and all the little moments that make you smile. For travelers who prefer to explore on their own, I also plan personalized end-to-end itineraries with practical advice on transportation, lodging, food, and activities. I truly love falling down the rabbit hole of travel research, which is why creating your perfect trip feels like a joy, not a job.
Travel Style
I named my travel business Gallivant & Traipse upon inspiration from the French word “flâneuse.” There’s really no direct translation into English for this word. “Une flâneuse” is a woman who strolls, who lingers, who isn’t in a hurry. She stops to smell the flowers. She takes her time over coffee. So while I have to do some advance planning because certain things require tickets or reservations, I try as much as possible to leave lots of flexibility, and lots of time for discovery.
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