Discover Provence and the French Riviera

27/08/2020

What would be your dream if you plan a stay in Provence or French Riviera for a few days? ArtLuxury Experience offers you a breathtaking offer, unique and à la carte, with a Taylor made program of various and exclusive experiences: cultural and historical guided tours, gastronomic tastings or local cooking classes, exceptional accommodation in luxury hotels or private châteaux etc!

Among the large selection of memorable tours , we propose, for instance, the guided visit of the village Les-Baux-de-Provence. Built on a rocky spur, the Citadel of Les Baux-de-Provence offers an incomparable panorama of the Alpilles massif, the Crau plain swept by the Mistral and the Camargue.

The twenty or so inhabitants who still live within the enclosure, jealously protect an uncommon historical heritage, patiently restored. Your private guide will invite you to discover this fantastic and authentic region, unknown to the general public. And what if you stopped at an olive oil mill to discover the work of olive growing? You could taste the incredible olive oil of Provence!

Not far from there, do you know the city of Arles? A guided tour of the city awaits you.Arles is a real journey back in time where you can admire the jewels of Provencal Romanesque architecture. Discover the mysteries and particularities of the church, the cloister Saint Trophime and the alley of the Alyscamps.

 

Still in the area, the famous Pont du Gard, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, awaits you, for a visit of the monument and the Roman canal with your private guide.

Are you a history buff? A magic word for you: Glanum. Glanum is a splendid Greco-Roman archaeological site nestled in the heart of a valley, shelters important religious and civil vestiges. Outside, the Mausoleum and the Arc de Triomphe, called the Antiques, once arched the entrance to the site. They were for a long time the only visible monuments. For short a memorable immersion in Antiquity.

In the same spirit, the ancient Roman city of Orange has preserved its monuments, such as the Arc de Triomphe and the ancient theater, which every year hosts the festival of the Choregies of Orange… We offer you a guided tour of the ancient theater, one of the most beautiful legacies of Imperial Rome, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, it is the theaterthe best preserved in Europe !

Are you more of a fine wine amateur ? We invite you to Châteauneuf-du-Pape. You will be able to enjoy an authentic local aperitif with a commented visit of the cellars, including of course the tasting of a multitude of local wines, including for example: Châteauneuf-du-Pape white, Côtes du Rhône red, Châteauneuf-du-Pape red Cuvée Tradition and Vieilles Vignes, accompanied by a buffet of products made by the village terroir craftsmen: farmhouse bread, tapenade, goat cheese, olives, delicatessen …

If you are fan of cooking and French cuisine we have the perfect activity for you: a bespoke Cooking Course!

First of all, you will go to the nearest market to choose your products, to cook irresistible local products! Then, accompanied by a renowned chef, you will go to the market to discover the vegetables of the region, which will serve as a basis for our recipes. Then visit a goat farm to get the cheeses that will accompany the meal. Then, discovery of the herb garden of the farmhouse “in season”, its local specificities and the must-sees. Meeting in the kitchen of the farmhouse where the Chef will introduce you to his recipes and his “little secrets”. How to make a pistou, how to roll a leg of lamb, how to cook vegetables in a crunchy way, how to raise fish fillets…and many more tricks of the hand to achieve culinary prowess.

Finally, to conclude your amazing journey we will select for you a fantastic dinner in a magnificent setting, for instance this exceptional 5* hotel – historical estate, which extends over seven hectares at the foot of the Alpilles, on the edge of Saint Remy de Provence in a setting of remarkable vegetation.

Besides exploring this unique Provence, would you prefer to discover and spend an exceptional bespoke stay in French Riviera? Are you rather into sunny beaches of the Mediterranean Sea? We also have a whole range of Taylor made experiences and services for you.

Do you love the smell of lavender and its charm that makes it a symbol of Provence and the French Riviera? Strolling along the coast? How about going with a private guide for a walk in the unmissable landscape of this region?

In addition we could also offer you a unique VIP workshop, where you can make your own perfume by your own hand, in one of the most famous perfumeries that our planet is home to.

Furthermore, of course, how not to evoke the world of wine and what surrounds it. We offer you an exceptional VIP tour to the most exceptional wineries you can find. Visit of vineyards, cellars, and of course wine tasting. All this in one place, in a castle of unrivalled charm.

If these few illustrations of our offerings has succeeded to seduce you, we are at your entire disposal to organize the stay of your dreams in these wonderful regions of Provence and the French Riviera.

If what you have just read has seduced you, we are at your disposal to organize the stay of your dreams in this wonderful region that is Provence and French Riviera.