WALKING & HIKING
Les Roches Blanches
DAY 1 Kick off your trip in dreamy Aix-en-Provence, a magical city where the sounds of cicadas and church bells echo from façades of carved yellow stone and drift between the plane trees • Hike old shepherds’ paths through the rugged hills and catch views over a tranquil reservoir • Beat the heat poolside in the sumptuous luxury of Relais & Châteaux member Villa Gallici • Marvel at the imposing massif of Mont Sainte- Victoire, which has been painted by the likes of Cézanne and Picasso. » Villa Gallici - Premiere DAYS 2–3 The charming town of Cassis welcomes us to the coast with its unique calanques, narrow coves where crystalline water laps at the cliffs • Steep hillside vineyards are bathed by sea breezes, framing the views on a coastal hike • Get up close and personal with the calanques on a boat ride to secluded swimming spots • Dine on the catch of the day paired with delicious local wines. » Les Roches Blanches - Premiere shown above DAYS 4–6 Hike from one hilltop village to the next as we head east into the heart of the Riviera • Grab a bite to eat in the hidden lanes of Ramatuelle, one of the Plus Beaux (Most Beautiful) Villages of France • Watch old-timers play pétanque in Saint-Tropez, where ancient traditions coexist with the glitz of the modern jet set • Lighthouses and sandy beaches await as we explore the stunning Tropézienne coast on foot • We celebrate our week together with a scrumptious meal and one last morning stroll by the sea. » Althoff Hôtel Villa Belrose - Premiere Maybe it’s majestic Mont Sainte-Victoire or scenic seaside villages. Maybe it’s the sunny skies or coastal joie de vivre. There’s just something about the French Riviera. Provençal Splendor & Seascapes from Aix to St-Tropez PROVENCE TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA
FRANCE
Nice
Mont Sainte-Victoire
Aix-en-Provence
Saint-Tropez
Gassin
Cassis
CALANQUES NATIONAL PARK
Ramatuelle
PARIS
Mediterranean Sea
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