Our Story

Sud & Sea began with a long-held dream.

More than fifteen years ago, Traci began her career in real estate, developing a deep understanding of property, people, and the responsibility that comes with both. But her connection to France began even earlier, during a semester studying at the Sorbonne in Paris. It was there she fell in love with the rhythm of French life and the quiet elegance woven into everyday living.

Over the years, Traci and her partner, Billy built and led a successful retreat business that took them around the world. Through travel and hospitality, they experienced firsthand what thoughtful service feels like. They saw how impactful it is to arrive somewhere and feel instantly at ease, knowing every detail has been considered.

Eventually, that early dream resurfaced. They moved to the South of France, drawn back to the lifestyle that had first inspired her. It was here that Sud & Sea was born.

Sud & Sea was created to offer something personal. Not large-scale rental management or transactional travel services, but attentive, curated care that extends from privately owned homes to the journeys built around them. The kind of service you would want looking after your own home and shaping your time away.

Today, Traci leads Sud & Sea with her personal attention and precision to every aspect of the client experience. Her approach is hands-on and highly considered, whether overseeing the care of each villa or designing unique travel experiences.

Bringing together two worlds that naturally belong side by side, Sud & Sea pairs exceptional home care with thoughtful travel planning, creating a seamless experience both at home and beyond it.

That is the heart of Sud & Sea.

- Traci Tooman, Founder