Provence
Nestled in the hills with views as far as the eye can see, this chic five-star resort with impeccable golf courses, award-winning cuisine and one of Europe’s most beautiful spas is just a short jaunt from the French Riviera.
echoing the vistas of the bucolic hilltop village, the luxury Resort’s buildings are connected by meandering walkways and fragrant Provençal gardens. The rooms themselves are self-contained hideaway suites and a collection of one- and two-storey villas clustered down the rolling hillside in the South of France
adestination in itself, the Spa at Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche offers spa treatments that use local Provençal ingredients, including lavender, rosemary and olive oil
Take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or relax on our extensive pool deck. Chaises longues offer comfort and shade, while a whirlpool and a children’s play pool are close by. Cabanas are available to reserve for an applicable fee. Please contact the Hotel directly for additional information.
For added privacy, poolside cabanas offer a secluded retreat for up to four guests. Amenities include a refreshing beverage, ice water, sunscreen, fresh towels and a cooling facial spray. For rates and reservations, please contact the Resort.
Inspired by the region’s celebrated culinary heritage, Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche serves exceptional contemporary Mediterranean fare. Prepared to exacting standards from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, innovative menus have been created with Four Seasons flair for the Resort’s restaurants, as well as for banquets and special events.
Terre Blanche Golf Club
Europe’s most complete golf facility, Terre Blanche Golf Club has earned a position among the world’s top-level golf destinations. With Four Seasons Resort Provence right on site and a mild year-round climate, Terre Blanche provides an unrivalled environment for improving your game.
Offering the ultimate in Provence golf, the club features two 18-hole, par-72 championship courses – Le Riou and Le Château – designed by golf legend Dave Thomas to make the most of the lush hills and valleys.
For French Riviera golfers, Terre Blanche Golf Club provides a unique, year-round alternative to the Côte d’Azur golf experience – just 30 minutes from Cannes.
Surrounded by sunlight, fragrant herbs, suites-only comfort, stellar cuisine and year-round golf on two courses, this Provence hideaway is the first European luxury resort in the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts family.
Four Seasons Resort Provence is a wonderful base for your family because we go out of our way to make our guests of all ages feel welcome. To suggest family outings or make dinner reservations, our resourceful Concierge and staff is available 24 hours a day.
In addition to the Kids for All Seasons activities building, our Concierge would be pleased to suggest and help you arrange suitable activities at the Hotel for your family’s ages and interests
Provence at Terre Blanche
3100 Route de Bagnols-en-Forêt, Domaine de Terre Blanche
83440 Tourrettes, Var
Tel. 33 (0) 4 94 39 90 00
http://www.fourseasons.com/provence/
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things you must not miss
the Lavender Museum
.“Since 1991 a great cultural space for Provence genuine lavender”;
In order to re-establish Provence lavender’s pedigree Georges LINCELE has created in 1991 the Lavender Museum in the heart of the Luberon Regional Natural Park.
Passionate man, producer and distiller he fights for a 100% Provence-made, genuine and natural lavender.
Today around 50 000 visitors discover the charms and salutary properties of this thousand-year-old plant thanks to:
• The largest collection of copper stills from the 16th century to today
•2 documentaries about the know-how and the passion of Provence producers and distillers
• The delicious fragrance of fine lavender
Route de Gordes – D2 84220 Coustellet – Provence
+33 (0)4 90 76 91 23
Fax +33 (0)4 90 76 85 52
http://www.thelavendermuseum.com/index.php
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Cèze canoës
While you let the current take you downstream you can enjoy the little beaches as you stop for a picknick or a swim.
From April 1st till september 15th we organise trips of 7km, 12km, 14km, 20km, 27km… for half a day, 1 day, 2 days or more. You’ll have to bring food and drink, a sleeping-bag and a small tent if you want to spend the night by the river.
In summertime you should wear a swimsuit and watershoes, and protect yourself from the sun. Off-season, wear a sweater, a wind-breaker and trainers.
Location de canoës kayaks
30630 Goudargues – France
Tél. & Fax: +33 4 66 82 37 88
http://www.ceze-canoe.com/anglais/descent.htm
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Aven d’Orgnac
Among the largest caves in the world, the Orgnac today is an exceptional discovery and preservation of the underground environment.
This is a unique journey into the depths of the Earth and Time in the heart of magnificent rooms which is proposed to the visitor. Here nature reveals his genius, creating crystallizations remarkably fine, uplifting pillar of several tens of meters high.
Cave and the City of Prehistory
07150 ORGNAC The AVEN
Tel: 04 75 38 65 10
Fax: 04 75 38 66 40
www.orgnac.com
