Road Trip to the Heart of the Vines
Escape on the most beautiful roads of France and stop at the heart of a wine estate.
Vintage Road Trip in the South of France
The Luberon, Provence, the Côte d'Azur... names that alone evoke the sweetness of life, the song of the cicadas, the smell of the sun-drenched earth, the flavours of the South, the small colourful fruit and vegetable markets, the green countryside. Why not discover these warm atmospheres and breathtaking landscapes at the wheel of a classic car or a famous 2CV? In order to offer yourself a vintage version of a road trip on the most beautiful roads of France, from Ménerbes to Saint-Tropez.
Ménerbes, in the Heart of the Luberon
Not far from the little Provencal jewel that is the village of Ménerbes, Le Domaine de Marie, a magnificent 26-hectare vineyard, is home to La Bastide de Marie, a farmhouse restored in the purest tradition of the Provencal mas. 14 irresistibly charming rooms, a restaurant recognised as one of the best in the region, two swimming pools and a Pure Altitude Spa promise an idyllic stay in Provence.
Activities on the estate:
- Tasting of local wines and products in Le Domaine de Marie cellar
- Discovery of the grape varieties and the surrounding terroir
- Apéritifs pétanque along the vineyards
- Electric bike through the Luberon
- Pure Altitude Spa treatment
Saint-Tropez, the Mediterranean as Backdrop
Villa Marie, with its Italian villa look, overlooks the magnificent Bay of Pampelonne. Far from all the hustle and bustle, the days here are spent in complete relaxation.
Its gardens and pine forest offer an ideal setting for daydreams, lulled by the scent of palm trees, rose bushes and hundred-year-old pines.
Addresses to pass on the way
- The Truffle House in Ménerbes
- The Tir bouchon museum in Ménerbes
L'Isle sur la Sorgue: to find a few objects to bring back as souvenirs
For lunch: Le Jardin du Quai in L'Isle sur la Sorgue, a restaurant offering refined cuisine, with a menu based on market produce. All in a charming setting.
91 avenue Julien Guigue - +33 (0)4 90 20 14 98
Aix - Marseille
La confiserie du Roy René in Aix en Provence, to discover the famous calissons and other Provencal sweets (black nougat, calinous...) made according to traditional recipes.
For lunch: La Villa in Marseille, an institution in the 8th arrondissement with a menu combining local products and Asian flavours.
113 Rue Jean Mermoz - +33 (0)4 91 71 21 11
L'Auberge de la Mole in La Mole (on the road to Saint-Tropez), where South-Western specialties take center stage, including foie gras, potatoes with truffles, frogs' legs and crayfish.
Place de l'Église - +33 (0)4 94 49 57 01
Chez Bruno in Lorgues, an address not to be missed by truffle lovers, awarded a star in the Michelin Guide.
2350 route des Arcs - +33 (0)4 94 85 93 93
La Petite Maison in Nice, a must on the Côte d'Azur, with a menu emblematic of Niçoise gastronomy, offering stuffing, ratatouille, grilled peppers, burrata with basil, purple artichoke salad, fish soup, "Nice" salad or shrimp salad with basil.
11, rue Saint François de Paule - +33 (0)4 93 92 59 59
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