Balade romantique sur la Côte d’Azur
Day 1 Saturday : Arrival in Marseille, France
Your car rental or your driver will await you at the airport.
Our concierge will welcome you at your holiday home or at your hotel, depending on the number of people in your party. Whether you will stay in a countryside farmhouse or at Hotel Gounod in the center of the village of St. Rémy de Provence, if you are only two guests for this romantic escape package.
Unpack and get to know your surroundings for the week before your first Provencal dinner at L’Aile ou La Cuisse, one of the best restaurants in Provence.
In the heart of the village, you will find L’Aile ou La Cuisse restaurant. You can sit inside or outside on a big terrace. There is a wonderful, creative menu with a unique blend of fresh ingredients. Desserts are beyond imagination.
Free evening at “O’ Variétés” for a last romantic drink.
Day 2 Sunday : Charming Isle sur Sorgue and delicious Spa afternoon
You will head to the famous market of Isle-Sur-La Sorgue.
Enjoy this Provencal Venice and its fresh food, vegetables and flower market.
The canal and its fauna will delight you as you enjoy a leisurely lunch in the best restaurant of Isle sur Sorgue, “Le Vivier”, on the river bank.
You will have time to explore the antics and art deco boutiques, stroll in the narrow streets, and even organize shipping of the wonders you would have found on the market.
Then, back to St. Rémy de Provence for a lazy late afternoon at the villa before heading for a spa and massage session at Domaine de Manville.
Free Dinner.
Day 3 Monday : Aix en Provence Lovers Visit
Day trip to Aix-en-Provence to discover the city, the many haute couture boutiques, and Pret-à-Porter shops
Bring your spouse to one of the many French lingerie shops. Then, pop into a chocolate artisan shop and rest in a café.
You can also plan a visit to the Musée Granet, which is a fairly small but very pleasant museum located in the center of Aix-en-Provence. The museum houses some fine Cezanne and Picasso paintings, as well as a fabulous room of Giacometti works.
A stop for a light lunch on Mirabeau Boulevard at “La Bastide du Cour” is a must.
Free dinner
Day 4 Tuesday : Romantic picnic on Camargue wild beach
When you reach Camargue, an hour’s drive from St. Rémy, you will first discover the marvelous spectacle of wild nature and then feel the history by visiting the fortified village of Aigues-Morte.
If you like to ride, your horseback riding session awaits you. You will enjoy Camargue’s preserved nature and wild park, observing birds and wild horses.
For lunch, savor a romantic picnic prepared by your private chef, on the wild beach of les Salins de Giraud. This beach is the last wild beach in Europe. If you stay until sunset, you are authorized to set an open-air fire and cook your own grilled fish or marshmallow.
Free dinner.
Day 5 Wednesday : Charming St Rémy’s market, Les Baux de Provence
An early morning start as you will visit the famous market of Saint Rémy tasting the local treats, buying some Provencal souvenirs or just soaking up the atmosphere, seating at a cafe terrace for coffee and light lunch.
After a well deserved nap, Departure to Les Baux de Provence for a wine tasting and a oil mill visit at Mas de la Dame.
Your day will end by the light show of Carrières de Lumières.
Diner at Sous les Micocouliers, the best restaurant in Eygalières.
Day 6 Thursday : Discover Nice, its flower market
The best of Nice and St. Tropez is just for you. There is no hassle with driving and parking in these popular places.
Your private chauffeur or guide will get you there and lead you to the best spots for whatever you desire; cultural, shopping, foodie tours, or just relaxing by the sea.
- 9am departure from villa; drive to Nice (2hours )
- Hotel check-in and visit of Old Town Nice (lunch can be munchies of traditional food from vendors along the pedestrian streets in the old town)
- Afternoon at your leisure (shopping, beach, museums, etc.)
- Dinner on your own (with recommendations from your guide, of course)
- Next morning, visit the flower market in Nice.
Day 7 Friday : St Tropez
After strolling through the flower market in Nice,
- 11am departure to St. Maxime
- 12:30 arrival in St. Maxime
- Boat ride from St. Maxime to St. Tropez
- All afternoon in St. Tropez, boat ride back to Ste. Maxime
Your guide will drive you back to your Nice hotel or to Villa Glamour if you depart from Marseille the next day.