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.

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Your 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.

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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 along the way :
  • The House of Truffles in Ménerbes
  • The Tir bouchon museum in Ménerbes
  • L'Isle sur la Sorgue : to find a few objects to bring back as souvenirs.
  • Aix - Marseille: La confiserie du Roy René in Aix en Provence, discover the famous calissons and other Provencal sweets (nougat noir, calinous...) made according to traditional recipes.
  • L'Auberge de la Mole in La Mole (on the road to Saint-Tropez), where southwestern specialties take center stage, from foie gras and potatoes to truffles, frogs' legs and crayfish.
  • Chez Bruno in Lorgues, a not-to-be-missed address for Truffle lovers, awarded a Michelin star.
  • La Petite Maison in Nice, a must on the Côte d'Azur, with a menu emblematic of Niçoise gastronomy, featuring stuffing, ratatouille, grilled peppers, burrata with basil, purple artichoke salad, fish soup, "Nice" salad and shrimp salad with basil.