Henri Milan: naturally better wine in Provence
Henri Milan is a character. Still experimenting after thirty-three years at the helm of his Domaine Milan, the flamboyant and outspoken vigneron has produced a wide range of distinct wines from […]
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Château Margilliere: slow wine in Provence honouring the world's oldest highway
Château Margilliere is a 17th century stone farm in the green countryside of Provence. The ancient times recalling stones rest stubornly all over the property as a distinctive feature of […]
Silvacane Abbey: one of the three Cisterian treasures in Provence invites culture in
I reached the Silvacane Abbey on the spur of aesthetic and spiritual curiosity. After being intrigued by the island monks habitat on an island in the Mediterranean this summer, I craved […]
Find your inner balance at Villa La Coste in Provence
In the countryside north of Aix, the abstract palette of Cézanne finds its contemporary expression in the stellar art park of Château La Coste. The grandest names of contemporary architecture […]
L'Oustau de Baumanière: woing the peaceful heart of Provence with outstanding dining
Baumanière has hosted heads of states, the European royalty, artists and celebrities in its tranquil sanctuary in the heart of the slow life Provence. The appeal of the two Michelin […]
Colombe d'Or – the legendary hideaway of artists in Provence
Its history is perhaps like no other restaurant on the world. Paul Roux opened Colombe d’Or in 1920s (under the name “Chez Robinson”). It was only a couple of years later, when he […]
Le Strato Courchevel 1850: Provence in fur coat
Sylvestre Wahid (cooked at Plaza Athénée in Paris, Alain Ducasse “at the Essex House” in New York) has been cooking at the two-star Relais & Chateaux property L’Oustau de Baumanière in Provence for years before he took charge of the menu at Le Strato.
Rosé wine: the fresh and fragrant taste of summer all year round
Provence in the South of France is famous for sprawling purple fields of lavender and for the pink-hued rosé wine. The fragrant herb assists to a relaxing sleep, while the […]
Val d'Iris: wines as the mirror of the female winemaker
Anne Dor, the owner and winemaker at Val d’Iris is a woman of a strong character. As with her wines, her intense personality penetrates deep under your skin, filling your […]
Deux Rocs: elevated Provencal village dining under centenary trees and live music of a burbling fountain
Les Deux Rocs is our favourite lunch bistro in one of the most beautiful villages in Provence. For almost a decade, annually our pilgrimage through in time perched Provencal villages […]