If the south of France could be bottled, the sapphire vial would smell like sweat, sun cream, money and be peppered with the pervading scent of lavender. The south of France is a well-loved holiday hotspot, bearing the moniker: le midi. With a reputation for palette watering cuisine and fragrant wine, le midi is without a doubt a place of luxury. Whether you want to summer in the glamorous Côte d'Azur, wander around the traditional streets of Nice or take a break in St Tropez this area of France has bounteous offerings. With a lush green landscape, curvaceous hillscape, snow sprinkled mountain caps, flawless sands and the sparkling med: it's no wonder the South of France attracts luxury hunters.
The Four Seasons Hotel Provence at Terre Blanche is one of these hotels, letting you immerse yourself with the classic luxury of the south of France. Combining fine dining with state of the art technology, flawless service and lightly coated with luxury this hotel, sculpted into the natural scenery and set apart from the touristy areas, this is a luxury vacation at its best.
This hotel, with Côte d'Azur only half an hour away, manages to remain close as well as separating itself from the writhing bodies of the tourist invaded beaches. Set in the heart of a dramatic landscape of voluptuous mountains and valleys Gorges du Verdon make a breath-taking setting for active outdoorsy types with its striking limestone cliffs.
With four restaurants: the formal Faventia, a chic hilltop rest stop offering Mediterranean cuisine Tousco Grill ,also offering Mediterranean flavours, alfresco poolside dining on the terrace and the zesty The Clubhouse serving French and International dishes and boasting a contemporary décor. These restaurants offer everything from light casual lunches to a dinner with pizazz, zebra print charis punctuated by breath taking views. Or, after a long day in the Spa, you can grad a light bite in the Infusion Café. This luxury resorts is perfect for indulgent family breaks, extravagant golf holidays, chic spa vacations as well as weddings and honeymoons. With two Golf courses and David Leadbetter Golf Academy for private lessons, this hotel houses everything you could want on a break in the south of France, including a Golf Clubhouse compete with driving range as well as the latest in golf technology which will give you a physiological analysis designed to improve your game. This hotel oozes luxury and sophistication, and its team of licenced therapists are on hand to sooth your aches and pains.
Situated close to the French Riviera, and letting you choose from an assortment of rooms offering everything from private swimming pools to gardens, this is the place to spend your summer. With all the chic and je ne sais quoi of a French getaway, this vacation will really give a chance to feel pampered. If there was anywhere that could be accused of making luxury look easy, le midi would be it.
