Who we are: Amélie and Antonie

Our journey together

We met in kindergarten, where our entrepreneurial dreams began with the idea of opening a patisserie to indulge ourselves in our sweet creations. Now, 50 years later, we have come together to create a meaningful project that aligns with our values and fuels our passion.

Meet Antonie

The youngest in a family of 4 children, Antonie has always had a fun and slightly mischievous side. A wanderer at heart, she traveled to every continent, and then returned to France to build her family with her husband Tom, an Australian who learned to surf in the Mediterranean! She speaks French, English, manages reasonably well in Italian, her German is a bit rusty, understands Spanish, and is starting to pick up a bit of Portuguese. Open to the world and others, she takes immense pleasure in listening and sharing with everyone. Tom and their 3 children have brought a wide variety of characters into their home. The door is always open, and the welcome is simple, friendly, and genuinely convivial if you find yourself playing around the table. She has showcased exceptional skills and talent in group management, organising family and kids’ events, and creating innovative educational programs.




Meet Amélie

Nurtured by parents who were never afraid to create new things in new places, she instinctively made her life in various different places and surpassed her parents’ record of 24 relocations! Curious about the world, she has embarked on adventures without ever pondering the famous pros and cons – just charging ahead, not hesitating, and enjoying herself. Convinced that she would always land on her feet, she never feared anything and fully embraced her beautiful years between Spain, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and France. Driven by boundless energy, she has changed careers several times, not without a few creaks, but never losing her smile for too long. Becoming a mother at 40, Amélie may have found in her daughter Carlota someone who shook her certainties and her slightly assertive character for the first time.

She has demonstrated a real talent for connecting people and aligning them to successfully achieve their goals together. Her innate sense of hospitality has always made a difference and brought her many reasons to rejoice.

Why we started Bluceira

Life’s challenges, whether personal or professional made us question the meaning of our actions. Taking time to reflect, we realised the importance of pursuing a project that allows us to flourish as women over 50, understanding ourselves better and recognising what truly matters for us. Bluceira offers a sense of community and healthy living that we want to pursue and share with those around us

How we do It

We are the enthusiastic hosts of Bluceira, welcoming you for a three-week holistic program in Ericeira, Portugal. Our goal is to help you age gracefully, feeling good in both your body and in your mind. Until we meet in person, we invite you to join our virtual community where we share stories, tips, and recipes.



The Bluceira community: A Zest for Age

At Bluceira, we offer a happy formula for living your upcoming years to the fullest. Our mission is to help seniors improve their quality of life, fostering a vibrant, respectful community that values shared experiences and lifelong learning.

We would love to hear from you