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FranceROUTES DU BONHEUR From Marseille to Montpellier, theSouth of France with a focus on culture
From the Calanques National Park to the Camargue plains, you can escape into naturallandscapes bathed in sunshine. However, it won't take long before you’re searching forrelief in the shade, either under arbors or inside galleries or museums. Between Marseilleand Montpellier, art is expressed with reﬁnement and passion, with a focus on newarchitectures, contemporary art, photography and theater. Marseille, Aix-en-Provence,
Avignon, and Arles are magniﬁcent cities that have managed to combine the art of livingwith culture.

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two people sharing a double room for stays of a duration indicated on this page, perestablishment, excluding recommended activities, properties that cannot be booked online
and restaurants.
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1MARSEILLE — 2 NIGHTS( 1 property available )Le Petit Nice-Passedat
Restaurant and hotel on the seafront. To love Marseille means to love the Mediterranean, inseparable fromthe city, just like Gérald Passedat’s three-star cuisine. First come sea anemones, bonito, sea urchins, crabs andshellﬁsh. Then ﬁsh occupies the heart of his cuisine. More than 65 varieties are ﬁshed locally over the year, suchas tub gurnard, rascasse, red porgy, comber ﬁsh, common dentex, in compliance with the guidelines for theprotection of maritime resources. The cult dish is “Bouille Abaisse”, light, iodized and zephyr-like, and also thefamous Lucie Passedat sea bass. Sea views are everywhere… from the terrace, from the restaurant and fromyour spacious bedroom, overlooking the distant horizon.
Weekly closing :Hotel/“Le 1917”: Monday, Tuesday noon, Sunday evening (from November 6th to April 1st). Gourmet restaurant: lunch fromMonday to Wednesday, Monday evening, Sunday evening (from November 6th to April 1st).

Member Relais & Châteaux since 1975
Anse de Maldormé,Corniche J.-F.-Kennedy
13007, Marseille(Bouches-du-Rhône)

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The history of the Mediterranean at the MUCEM(Marseille)
Notre-Dame de la Garde
Discover Jean Prouvé in the Friche de l’Escalette(Marseille)
Down at the Vieux-Port

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2AIX-EN-PROVENCE — 2 NIGHTS( 2 properties available )Château de la Gaude
Château de la Gaude oﬀers epicureans a sense of escape just ten minutes from the center of Aix-en-Provence.
The Sainte-Victoire mountain seems to watch over this 18th-century estate, which features formal gardens
classiﬁed as historic monuments–just like the main building. Calm and reﬁnement reign supreme here: nature,
gastronomy and wine rub shoulders with the works of contemporary artists, notably those of Philippe Pasqua–
the property is also a residence for artists and regularly exhibits their works. In the gardens, stroll along ﬂoral
avenues that are a haven for butterﬂies, and lose yourself in the middle of a boxwood maze. The authentic
charm of the property's exteriors contrasts with the minimalist decor of its rooms and suites, which aredistributed between the main building and estate farmhouses. The hotel also oﬀers more unusual stays in oneof three contemporary cabins overlooking its vineyards. The Château de la Gaude's four restaurants include LeArt, featuring authentic Provençal cuisine, and Kaiseki, showcasing Japanese cuisine. Wine lovers can taste ‘AOC– Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence’, estate-grown bottlings. To complete your experience, discover a spa entirely
dedicated to your well-being.
Weekly closing :Restaurant: dinner from Sunday to Tuesday, Monday noon, Tuesday noon.

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Masterworks of light at the Vasarely Foundation(Aix-en-Provence)
Aix-en-Provence and Cézanne's studioMember Relais & Châteaux since 2023
Château de la Gaude
3959 route des Pinchinats
13100, Aix-en-Provence

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Villa Gallici
Hotel and restaurant in town. Paul Cézanne missed Aix terribly whenever he left, and never ceased to beinspired by its beauty. Many after him succumbed to the charm of this town and the ambience of this Florentineresidence. The rooms are sumptuously decorated, and open onto a private garden ﬁlled with the fragrance oflavender. The cuisine pays tribute to Provence with dishes like sautéed loin of lamb and aubergine caviar witholives, black garlic sauce and fried basil. Try the famous local speciality of Calisson, sweets ﬂavoured with melonand orange. Villa Gallici offers a special “Cézanne package”, which includes a visit to the painter’s studio.
Weekly closing :Restaurant: Monday noon and Wednesday noon (oﬀ season). noon and evening (from September 30th to June 1st) (lowseason).

Member Relais & Châteaux since 1996
18 Avenue de la Violette
13100, Aix-en-Provence(Bouches-du-Rhône)

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Aix-en-Provence and Cézanne's studio

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LAURIS — 1 NIGHT( 1 property available )Domaine de FontenilleHotel and restaurant in the country. In the heart of the Luberon Regional Nature Park, stop and enjoy abreak at Domaine de Fontenille. Worthy of a novel by Giono or Pagnol, this mansion wrapped in cedars andcentury-old olive trees is a celebration of the charm and magnetism of the Provençal countryside, the perfectsetting to experience French art de vivre. Elegantly combining period details and craftsmanship, the property’s
decor draws inspiration as much from family homes full of keepsakes as from the contemporary art centre inits former cellar — original works adorn the nineteen rooms and suites overlooking the park, which include an
old wash house converted into a romantic little den. Le Champ des Lunes, the Michelin-starred restaurant ofchef Michel Marini, adds to the magic of this place, as do the spa and the centuries-old vineyard and kitchen
garden that are open to the public.

Member Relais & Châteaux since 2019
Route de Roquefraiche
84360, Lauris

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0800 888 3326 *Attend the International Piano Festival of La
Roque d'Anthéron
La Louve Garden, Bonnieux

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VILLENEUVE LEZ AVIGNON — 2 NIGHTS( 1 property available )Le Prieuré Baumanière
Hotel and restaurant in a village. Le Prieuré in Villeneuve-lez-Avignon, tucked away in the mediaeval village,
with its cottage garden and its trailing wisteria, emanates a rare charm. Jean-André and Geneviève Charial, whoalso own two properties in Les Baux-de-Provence, say that this former convent epitomises silence andrelaxation. In the diﬀerent rooms and suites contemporary style meets ancient tradition. The menu also pays
tribute to the region, with dishes such as duck foie gras with Gariguette strawberries from Nîmes and potroasted Costières wood pigeon with fresh sage. Le Prieuré’s mouth-watering cuisine is served in surroundings
which bring all the senses to life.
Weekly closing :Restaurant: Weekly closing Tuesdays from September 1 to 30, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from October 1 to 31 2024.

Member Relais & Châteaux since 1959
7, place du Chapitre
30400, Villeneuve lez Avignon(Gard)

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The Off, the alternative Festival d'Avignon(Avignon)
Attend the Nuits de la Chartreuse, Villeneuvelès-Avignon

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5MONTPELLIER — 2 NIGHTS( 1 property available )Hôtel Richer de Belleval
Hotel and restaurant in town. It is in Montpellier, in the highly coveted Occitanie region of Languedoc, whereHôtel Richer de Belleval reveals its splendour. Meticulously renovated by the ﬁnest specialists in historicalrestoration, this former 17th-century mansion has been transformed into a true family home, and now includesa gourmet restaurant and contemporary art foundation. Carrying on the rich romanticism of the Age ofEnlightenment, this exceptional hotel reveals the charm of its ornamental and architectural prowess with thesame spirit of heritage and artistic harmony. Past and present intertwine in this unique place, as evidenced by
the 20 luxurious rooms tinged with classicism and spiced up with whimsical and bohemian touches. A stay atthis peaceful haven near the Mediterranean Sea is one of inﬁnite sweetness and reward. As you enjoy the viewsof the famous Place de la Canourgue, a taste of the Southern-infused contemporary cuisine of the Jardin desSens is not to be missed. This restaurant is helmed by twin chefs Jacques and Laurent Pourcel, who have foundin Hôtel Richer de Belleval a setting worthy of their culinary expression.
Weekly closing :Main Restaurant: lunch from Sunday to Thursday, Monday evening, Sunday evening. “La Canourgue”: open every day.

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The Rencontres d'Arles, the unmissable
photography festival
Discovering the GGL Helenis Foundation

Member Relais & Châteaux since 2019
Place de la Canourgue
34000, Montpellier(Hérault)

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