August 27, 2010
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Golf is the perfect sport for a crisp autumn day and the French Riviera is spoilt for choice when it comes to picturesque courses. Here are some of most luxurious golf clubs to grace the South of France…
Le Prince de Provence
Located 10 miles away from the golden beaches of St Tropez in Vidauban is the most exclusive golf club in the Cote D’Azur. Known as ‘Le Prince de Provence’, this private club actually has no name and apparently doesn’t even exist to anyone outside of the elite circle of members and their privileged guests. The best kept secret in Provence boasts an 18 hole course within the depths of the woodland forests and vineyards and was designed by golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr and his son, Robert Trent Jones Jr.
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Golf in Cote D’Azur, Playing Golf In South Of France
August 27, 2010
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Using the French Riviera as the setting, creator Jean Goldberg established the Faҫonnable brand in a small tailor’s shop along the ‘rue de Paradis’ in Nice in 1950. He quickly acquired a reputation on the Cote D’Azur as his exquisite craftsmanship and stylish take on sportswear earned him the admiration of guests and locals alike. Soon enough, the Hollywood stars descended upon the Riviera for the Cannes Film Festival in search of evening wear and they too were drawn to the sleek elegance of what was to become a global brand.
To grasp the inspiration behind the brand and to see how the French Riviera looked and felt in the 1950s, watch this video from the Travel Film Archive:
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1950s French Riviera, Classic French Riviera
August 27, 2010
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Wine has always been a huge part of French culture, the breathtaking scenery of the Cote D’Azur and a large glass go hand in hand. It can be enjoyed as part of a relaxing evening, a social event with friends or an accompaniment to a meal; but have you ever wondered what it would be like to create your own wine for one of these occasions?
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South France Vinyards, Vinyards in Cote D’Azur
August 27, 2010
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The Cote d’Azur is the vision of luxury. The money, the beaches and the yachts symbolise the pinnacle of indulgence. Why not sample a taste of the culture yourself by taking a French cooking course at renowned restaurant, La Grange des Agapes?
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Cote d’Azur Cooking, La Grange des Agapes, Thierry Barot Restaurant
August 27, 2010
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Immerse yourself in the lavish world of international luxury yachting in Port Hercules, Monaco. The event plays host to around 500 exhibitors who come from all different sectors of the yachting world, and attracted around 27400 visitors last year that were keen to discover this prestigious social event.
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Luxury Yachts Monaco, Monaco Boat Show 2011, Port Hercules Monaco
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