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Provençal Escape: Lavender, Rosé & French Art de Vivre
A sensory voyage through the South of France, designed for those who appreciate subtle beauty, timeless elegance, and immersive cultural moments.
Begin with two days in Paris, then travel south by private car into Provence: Avignon's papal history, the hilltop villages of the Luberon, and the lavender fields of Valensole.
Savor wine in historic chateaux, chase the lavender bloom with a private driver-guide, and stay the entire Provençal leg at a single Relais & Châteaux estate.
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Two days in Paris before heading south.
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One Relais & Châteaux hamlet as your base for all of Provence.
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A sunrise hot air balloon and a private wine tour among exclusive domaines.
Ideal For:
Honeymooners
Seasonal luxury travelers Romantics
Wine Lovers
Day to day Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive in Paris | Opera Elegance
The hotel
Facing the Opéra Garnier and just steps from Place Vendôme, this 1862 landmark was built for the Second Empire and remains one of Paris's grandest addresses.
VIP benefits
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Daily breakfast
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Daily access to the Club Lounge (valued at €200 per day), including private check-in, breakfast, afternoon tea and an evening finger buffet, with an all-day selection of fine beverages and champagne
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Private airport transfers
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Early check-in / late check-out
1:00 PM
Private transfer from the airport to the heart of Paris.
3:00 PM
Check-in to InterContinental Paris Le Grand, facing the Opéra Garnier.
7:00 PM
Dinner at an exceptional Michelin-starred restaurant close to the hotel. You have a lot of options to choose from; Pur’ - Jean-François Rouquette, Sushi Yoshinaga, Restaurant le Meurice Alain Ducasse and more.
Day 2 · Paris | At Your Own Pace
10:00 AM
Visit the Musée d'Orsay, followed by a walk through the nearby Tuileries Garden.
2:00 PM
Afternoon at leisure: the Club Lounge, a boutique stroll, or a quiet café on Rue de la Paix.
Day 3 · South to Provence
The Hotel
A medieval hamlet founded by Cistercian monks in the 11th century, Coquillade Provence sits on 42 hectares of vineyards, lavender and olive groves in the Luberon, with views reaching to Mont Ventoux.
VIP Benefits
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Daily breakfast
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Priority upgrade at check-in
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$100 hotel credit
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Early check-in / late check-out
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Wine Tasting Experience
09:00 AM
Private driver-guide/ TGV or a car rental for the scenic drive south to Provence.
05:00 PM
Arrive and check in to Coquillade Provence, a restored 11th-century hamlet in the Luberon hills.
5:00 PM
Relax with a spa treatment or enjoy a dinner at the resort's fine dining restaurant.
Day 4 · Avignon & Châteauneuf-du-Pape
10:00 AM
Morning visit to Avignon and the Palais des Papes.
1:00 PM
Private wine tasting tour in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, with access to exclusive domaines and a gourmet picnic among the vines.
5:00 PM
Exclusive wine tasting in a 12th-century cellar before returning to the hamlet.
Day 5 · Gordes & the Luberon Villages
10:00 AM
Explore the hilltop village of Gordes and the Sénanque Abbey, with time in the Luberon's stone villages.
6:00 PM
Immersive digital art show at Carrières des Lumières, a former quarry where the works of Van Gogh and Monet are projected across towering stone walls in surround sound.
Day 6 · Valensole | Lavender at Sunrise
6:00 AM
Hot air balloon ride over the lavender fields of Valensole at sunrise, ending with a champagne toast upon landing.
1:00 PM
Lavender field picnic with a private chef, among the blooming rows.
Day 7 · Provence | The Day Is Yours
10:00 AM
A leisure day at the estate, the pool, spa, or vineyard, or an optional visit to the ochre cliffs of Roussillon.
7:00 PM
Farewell dinner at the hamlet, with wine from the estate's own vineyard.
Day 8 · Departure
11:00 AM
Private transfer to Marseille Provence Airport, the most convenient international gateway, for your onward flight.
Customise this Journey
This itinerary is a starting point. We can tailor it further with:
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Extra nights in Paris before heading south
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A private cooking class at the estate
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A guided visit to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence or Aix-en-Provence
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Extending into the French Riviera
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A photographer for a photo session at the lavender fields
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