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PROVENCE-ALPS-COTE D’AZUR
n the South of France, between the
Mediterranean Sea and the Alps
mountains, lies the Provence-Alps-Cote
d'Azur region nestled within stunning
natural borders. Here, come and choose
from a wide variety of luxury and charming
accommodations. Discover the ultimate
in gastronomy with a Mediterranean
accent and a contemporary twist, created
by passionate Chefs. Infinitely rich cultural
heritage unsurpassed beauty of the
landscapes, the Provence-Alps-Cote
d'Azur is one of the most sought-after
regions in France.
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Prestigious 5* hotels and Palaces
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A selection of Michelin Starred Restaurants
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Aix-en-Provence Area
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Arles Camargue Alpilles
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Avignon Area
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Luberon12
Saint-Tropez13
Haut Var Verdon
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Forcalquier Area
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Marseille16
Cote Provencale
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Charming Guest Houses
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The Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur Wines
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Spa20
"Carrières de Lumières" in "les Baux de Provence"
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Vip Services
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Some Destination Management Companies
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Golf Pass Provence
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The Prestige Website
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PROVENCE-ALPS-COTE D’AZUR
DIFFERENT AREAS
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Aix-en-Provence
Arles - Camargue - Alpilles
Avignon
Luberon
Saint Tropez
Haut Var - Verdon
Forcalquier
Marseille
Côte Provençale
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PRESTIGIOUS
5* HOTELS
BOUCHES-DU-RHÔNE AREA
• InterContinental
• Hôtel Particulier
Marseille-Hotel Dieu
• Villa Gallici
• Sofitel Vieux Port
• Le Pigonnet
• Petit Nice Passédat
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enaissance
• L'Oustaù de Baumanière
Aix-en-Provence Hotel
• Domaine de Manville
• Mas de Peint
• La Cabro d'Or
• L'Estelle en Camargue
• Château des Alpilles
• Vallon de Valrugues
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VAR AREA
• Le Byblos
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ôtel le Pan Dei Palais
PALACE HOTEL
• Hôtel de la Messardière
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hâteau Valmer
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erre Blanche Hotel
PALACE HOTEL
• La Réserve
Golf Spa Resort
PALACE HOTEL
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ésidence de la Pinède
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ôtel du Castellet
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e Sezz
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hâteau de Berne
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ôtel de Paris
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ostellerie de la Celle
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astide de Saint Tropez
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ôtel Ile Rousse
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illa Belrose
Thalazur Bandol
VAUCLUSE AREA
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a Mirande
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as des Herbes Blanches
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e Prieuré
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otel les Bories & Spa
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e Phebus & Spa
Maison Baumanière
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ôtel d'Europe
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ôtel de Crillon le Brave
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omaine de la Coquillade
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uberge de Cassagne
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astide de Gordes
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uberge de Noves
ALPES DE HAUTE-PROVENCE AREA
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ouvent des Minimes hotel & spa
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A SELECTION OF MICHELIN
STARRED RESTAURANTS
• Le Petit Nice Passedat - Marseille
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a Vague d’Or - Résidence de la Pinède
Saint-Tropez
• L'Oustaù de Baumanière - Les Baux de Provence
• Le Monte Cristo (Hôtel du Castellet) - Le Castellet
• L’Atelier de Jean-­Luc Rabanel - Arles
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douard Loubet - Bastide de Capelongue
Bonnieux
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a Villa Madie - Cassis
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A SELECTION OF MICHELIN
STARRED RESTAURANTS
• Restaurant Pierre Reboul - Aix-en-Provence
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estaurant Alcyone
Intercontinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu - Marseille
• L’Epuisette - Marseille
• Chez Christian Etienne - Avignon
• La Fenière - Lourmarin
• Le Gourmet - Domaine de la Coquillade - Gargas
• La Bonne Etape - Château-Arnoux Saint Auban
• La Cabre d'or - Les Baux-de-Provence
• La Chassagnette - Arles
• Hostellerie des Gorges de Pennafort - Callas
• Hostellerie Bérard - La Cadière d'Azur
• Abbaye de La Celle (Alain Ducasse) - La Celle
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a Bastide de Moustiers (Alain Ducasse)
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
• Restaurant Dominique Bucaille - Manosque
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AIX-EN-PROVENCE
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he graceful countryside surrounding Aix-enProvence shows visitors authentic Provencal
bastides and picturesque villages. Wherever
you look, Sainte Victoire mountain stands
majestically - the subject of countless works
by Paul Cézanne. Aix-en-Provence, cultural
city, city of water, is a delight to explore, a
Baroque capital with shady squares, many
fountains and the gracious architecture of
its old city mansions.
• Hôtel Le Pigonnet
• Renaissance Aix-en-Provence Hotel
• Villa Gallici Hôtel
• Château de la Pioline
aixenprovencetourism.com
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ARLES CAMARGUE ALPILLES
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rles is the most Roman of the cities in
Provence, and most of the monuments
are on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Near Arles lie the Alpilles and the Alpilles
Regional Natural Park, preserved land
encompassing valleys of olive groves
and beautiful, protected villages. The
Camargue Regional Natural Park is also
part of the Arles area, with its rice fields,
wild horses, bulls and pink flamingos.
• Auberge de Noves - Noves
• Château des Alpilles - Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
• Mas de Peint - Arles
• L'Estelle en Camargue - Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer
• Hôtel Particulier - Arles
• Cabro d’or - les Baux-de-Provence
• Domaine de Manville - les Baux-de-Provence
• Oustau de Baumanière - les Baux-de-Provence
• Vallon de Valrugues - Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
arlestourisme.com
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AVIGNON
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nce the city of the Popes and the capital
of Christianity in the Middle Ages, Avignon
has retained its exceptional architecture,
much of which is now part of UNESCO
World Heritage, including the Palace of the
Popes, the famous Saint Benezet bridge
"Pont d'Avignon", the ramparts. The area
around Avignon is famous vine-growing
countryside with several appellations
including the Châteauneuf du Pape.
• Auberge de Cassagne
• Hôtel d’Europe
• La Mirande
• Le Prieuré Maison Baumanière
ot-avignon.fr
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LUBERON
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he Luberon range, now a Regional
Natural Park, is an entire universe of
colours, scents and savours, home to rich
historical heritage. Many preserved villages
ranked among the “Most Beautiful Villages
of France”, hilltop castles, ochre cliffs…
much of the magic of Provence.
• Domaine La Coquillade - Gargas
• Le Phébus - Gordes
• La Bastide de Gordes - Gordes
• Hôtel les Bories - Gordes
• Hôtel de Crillon le Brave - Crillon le Brave
• Mas des Herbes Blanches - Joucas
provenceguide.com
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SAINT-TROPEZ
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he absolutely stunning location makes
Saint Tropez irresistibly alluring for lovers
of the sea, enthusiasts of art and history,
and celebrities of all kinds. Breathtaking
views of the gulf coast, the porphyry cliffs
and the islands everywhere you look.
• La Réserve
• Le Byblos
PALACE HOTEL
PALACE HOTEL
• La Messardière
PALACE HOTEL
• Hôtel de Paris
• Résidence de la Pinède
• La Bastide St Tropez
• Le Sezz
• Hôtel Pan Deï Palais
• Chateau Valmer
• Villa Belrose
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HAUT VAR VERDON
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he Verdon River Canyons are home to a
wide variety of flora and fauna in scenic
landscapes and to the Verdon Regional
Natural Park, the natural boundary
between the French counties of the Var
and the Alpes de Haute Provence. Nearby,
the Haut Var is where faience and ceramics
have long been made in picturesque villages
with rich history and architecture.
• Château De Berne - Lorgues
• Terre Blanche Hôtel Golf Spa Resort - Tourettes
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FORCALQUIER
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he heart of Haute-Provence, land deeply
attached to tradition, cradle of the
transhumance. Here the snug villages
built of drystone architecture are ranked
among the Villages and Cities of Character.
Lavender dominates the beautiful landscapes
in summertime, illuminating the air with
its purple shimmer, filling the air with its
heady fragrance. • Le Couvent des Minimes Hôtel & Spa - Mane
forcalquier.com
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MARSEILLE
he oldest French city with 26 centuries
of history. A major Mediterranean port,
Marseille remains strongly attached to
its traditions. Le Vieux Port, the Panier,
JF Kennedy cornice with the magnificent
views it affords over the Vallon des Auffes,
the Château d’If and Frioul Islands...
All contribute to Marseille’s inimitable
reputation. Marseille has set the objective
to becoming a major Euro-Mediteranean
Metropolis by reconstructing the face of
its future with the Museum of European
and Mediterranean Civilisations (MuCEM)
and the CRM: Regional Centre for the
Mediterranean (Villa méditerranée).
• Sofitel Vieux Port
• InterContinental Marseille-hotel Dieu
• Le Petit Nice Passedat
marseille-tourisme.com
mucem.org
villa-mediterranee.org
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COTE PROVENCALE
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he Provençal coast stretches from
Marseille to the gulf of St Tropez, a series
of towns and villages and small ports,
all sources of delight, full of charm and
character - the very reason behind the
draw of Provence. The coast has retained
its authenticity and beauty - the pine forest,
vineyards, terraced fields and Mediterranean
shore are unrivalled. • Hôtel du Castellet - Le Castellet
• Hostellerie de la Celle - La Celle
• Hôtel Ile Rousse Thalazur - Bandol
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CHARMING
GUEST HOUSES
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rom the Luberon to the Queyras, from
Aix en Provence to Salon de Provence
from Marseille to Arles, charming suites
and rooms, bed & breakfast in private
mansions all over the Provence area.
• Le 28 à Aix - Aix-en-Provence
• A l'Ombre du Palais - Avignon
• Le Clos Saint Saourde - Beaumes-de-Venise
• La Maison du Guil - Eygliers
• La Maison sur la Sorgue - lsle-sur-la-Sorgue
• Les Terrasses de la Presqu'ile
Presqu'ile de Giens/Hyères-les-Palmiers
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THE PROVENCE-ALPS-COTE D’AZUR
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WINES
he geographical wines appellation in the
region are the Côtes de Provence, the
Coteaux Varois, the Côte du Rhône, the
Coteaux d’Aix, the Coteaux des Baux,
Cassis, Bandol, Côte du Luberon and
Côtes du ventoux appellations. Towards
Nice, the Bellet appellation controlée
produces excellent wines. The Rosés de
Provence are among the most famous
Côte de Provence and account for 75 %
of the production. The red Côte de
Provence are also very distinguished.
vinsdeprovence.com
vins-rhone.com
routedesvinsdeprovence.com
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SPA
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range of beauty treatments and venues,
with a well-being/Spa destination and
thalassotherapy.
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"CARRIÈRES DE LUMIÈRES"
IN "LES BAUX DE PROVENCE"
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n the heart of Alpilles, the monumental
"Carrières de Lumières" host extraordinary
multimedia shows which are unique in the
world. When the "Carrières de Lumieres"
is closed to the public, we offer you the
opportunity to live a unique immersion
into the heart of art. We provide the
Carrières projection room for you to organise
private viewings of the show, accompanied
by a glass of champagne...
carrieres-lumieres.com
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VIP SERVICES
Privilège limousine
Luxury cars rental with drivers
le-privilege.com Vip Service Provence
Luxury cars rental for day transfers, touring & disposal Located in Montfavet - Vaucluse
vipserviceprovence.com
France Montgolfières
Provence in ballons - Luberon Forcalquier
franceballons.com
Abys
Boats rental with skipper, motor yatchs
custom made packages & yatching services.
abys-yatching.com
Bartabas
Sailing yatch. Providing luxurious and “high tech" amenities
for special events and cruises. caevents.
saint-tropez-bartabas.com
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SOME DESTINATION
MANAGEMENT COMPANIES
Kairos Travel: Luxury, activities & travel services in
Provence. Located in Forcalquier - Alpes de Haute Provence.
kairos-travel.com
All Ways on wheels: Motorcycles tours, sports cars tours
with or without guides. Located in Bedoin - Vaucluse.
allwaysonwheels.com
TW INCOMING: Custom made travels F.I.T & groups.
Located in Velaux - Bouches-du-Rhône
tw-incoming.com
L'autre agence: Luxury custom made travels F.I.T &
groups.Located in Ensues-la-Redonne
l-autre-agence.fr
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GOLF PASS PROVENCE
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olf more in Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur
with the 17 “Golf Pass Provence” partner
courses! The “Golf Pass Provence” opens
the doors to 17 beautiful golf courses in
5 different areas of the Provence-AlpsCote d’Azur region.
How do I get the Pass?
1. Book on line at Golfpass.eu
The Golf Pass will be ready to collect at the first course
on your list.
golfpass.eu
2. Book directly at the golf club!
Prices (price in €)
3 green fees 5 green fees
Low season
High season
€135
€225
€165
€ 275
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The dedicated website
of the Provence-Alps-Cote d'Azur Tourist
Board provides all the useful informations
for preparing luxury tours and prestigeous trips !
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SEE YOU SOON IN PROVENCE ALPS COTE D'AZUR
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YOUR CONTACT
Valérie VUILLERME
Provence-Alps-Cote d'Azur Tourist Board
Promotion & Marketing Service
[email protected]
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[email protected] - ©: CRT PACA - Couv : Manuel Zublena - P2 : C. Moirenc - B. Bodin - P3 : Hôtel Particulier - Hôtel Sofitel Marseille (Fabrice Rambert) - Hôtel le Castellet - P5 : Le Byblos (Marcel Jolibois) - Le Château de la Messardière - Domaine de la Coquillade (Brice Toul) Le Petit Nice Passédat (D. Bordes) (Jean Fondacci) Bastide de Capelongue - P6 : Hôtel Les Bories - Hôtel du Castellet - Mas des Herbes Blanches - Abbaye de la Celle - P7 : Restaurant la Vague d'Or - Bastide de Capelongue (Jean-Marc Favre) - Oustau de Baumanière (P. Chaff) La Celle (D. Bordes) - P8 : Abbaye de la Celle - La Bonne Etape - La Coquillade (Brice Toul) - P9 : Villa Gallici - P10 : Oustau de Baumanière (Patrick Wallet) - Château des Alpilles - Cabro d’Or (Grégoire Gardette) - P11 : Hôtel la Mirande - RMG - Hôtel d’Europe P12 : Bastide de Gordes - Le Phébus (Richard Mathieu) - Hôtel Les Bories - P13 : Hôtel Pan Deï Palais - Résidence de la Pinède - Le Sezz (Manuel Zublena) - P14 : Château De Berne - Terre Blanche Hôtel & Spa Resort - P15 : Le Couvent des Minimes (Baradel) P16 : InterContinental Marseille-Hotel Dieu - Sofitel Marseille Vieux Port (Fabrice Rambert) - Petit Nice Passedat (Jean Fondacci) - P17 : Hôtel du Castellet P18 : Les Terrasses de la Presqu'ile - le 28 à Aix - La Maison sur la Sorgue - la Maison du Guil - P19 : Domaine de la Citadelle - CIVP (F. Millo) - (T. Seray) - Châteaux de Berne - Château Sainte Roseline P20 : Hôtel B design & Spa - Spa du Sofitel Marseille (Fabrice Rambert) - Spa de Baumanière - la Réserve Spa Ramatuelle - P21 : Culturespaces - P22 : Privilèges Limousine - France Montgolfières - P23 : Kairos Travel - France On Wheels P24 : les Domaines de Saint Endréol Golf & Spa Resort - VM Ware - (Mathieu Verdeil) - P27 : Philippe Caresse.
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