Provence & Côte d’Azure Region 2022
June 26th – July 5th
The amazing weather, the natural light revered by so many painters and artists, the gastronomy, “Cuisine Du Soleil” delicious and healthy, and the desire for the locals to do and look good, combined with the elegant luxury in this quiet Provençal farniente make of this region not only my home, but a true paradise on Earth.
Sunday, June 26
Depart US for Nice.
Monday, June 27
Arrival at Nice airport. Transfer to Hotel De La Mer in Golfe Juan, where we are treated like VIPs! Welcome cocktail and check-in. Followed by our first French meal on the Côte d’Azur. You are now in France!
Afternoon for settling in, followed by a guided visit of the town and hotel surrounding for whomever is up for it. Early dinner and a good night sleep to say good-bye to jet lag.
Tuesday, June 28
Breakfast and departure for a guided visit of historical Cannes the Capital of the Stars (Film Festival) and its famous landmarks such as La Croisette Boulevard, the palaces, the street of the stars, Cannes Palais Des Festivals, the port, etc.
Lunch: The Hotel Martinez, La Palme d’or, 2 Michelin Stars
This amazing restaurant is an open terrace overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. We will experience the utmost gourmet food while enjoying the sight of the yachts on the deep blue sea.
After lunch free time to linger in this amazing town and enjoy the sandy beach. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Wednesday, June 29
Breakfast and direction to the Chateau Bellet, for a visit of the cellar and wine tasting of this #1 French Riviera Wine.
Lunch: Chanteclerc in the Negresco Hotel
Afternoon visit of Nice, The English Promenade, la place Masséna, the port, the Garibaldi place, le Mont boron (one of the most wonderful scenic point of the entire French Riviera), and a little free time.
Return to the hotel and dinner on your own, relax and enjoy the hotel pool, local culture or beautiful Mediterranean Sea 300 yards from the hotel.
Thursday, June 30
Breakfast and departure for Sainte Maxime, where we will board a little cruise for the so famous Saint Tropez bay. Guided visit of the historical part of the town.
Lunch: Saint Tropez at Le Girelier, an authentic local coastal restaurant overseeing the port.
Free time following lunch then a scenic ride back to the hotel with dinner
Friday, July 1
Breakfast followed by an exceptional cooking class by no less than Chef Serge Chollet (35 years of 3 Michelin Stars).
Departure for Mandelieu
Lunch: Brocherie
Off to the world renowned Saint Paul De Vence for a guided tour of this amazing, very typical village of Provence follow by a free time. Return to the hotel for dinner on your own and relaxing.
Saturday, July 2
Breakfast and departure for Galimard Perfumerie in Grasse. (Perfume Capital of the World and my hometown). Finally, with the help of a Nose (Professional perfume maker), we will create our own perfume/cologne, with its own name and its own license number, for you to reorder your creation forever. (If you like your creation of course.)
Lunch: L’Amandier de Mougins
In the afternoon, a surprising way to visit the French Riviera, via air from helicopter. Return to the hotel for dinner.
Sunday, July 3
Breakfast and departure for a guided visit of Monaco: The Palace on the “Rock”, the cathedral where Princess Grace is resting, the gardens, the changing of the Sentinelles.
Lunch: 3 Michelin Star Restaurant Le Louis XV
Alain Ducasse first success and according to Lil “by far and on all levels the Best Restaurant in the World” in the magnificent Hotel de Paris in the heart of this glamourous principality.
Free time to linger the streets of Monaco for sightseeing, shopping or visiting the Casino. Return to the hotel for dinner on your own and relaxing.
Monday, July 4
Breakfast then departure for a guided visit of one of the highest perched villages in the region Gourdon, sitting like an eagle nest on a rocky spur, enjoying an exceptional panoramic view of the coastline.
We will return to the hotel for lunch “poolside” then a free afternoon for any last minute shopping, swimming, etc. Last dinner in Provence and packing.
Tuesday, July 5
Breakfast then transfer to the airport in Nice for departure.
