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TWENTY YEARS AGO, DROLL BRITISH
AUTHOR PETER MAYLE COMPILED A COL-
LECTION OF HILARIOUS ANECDOTES
detailing the experiences he had while renovating
a farmhouse in the south of France,
which became the extremely popular book
A Year in Provence, and the local real estate
has never been the same. The region is on
every Francophile’s “destination list” (if they
haven’t already been), and I’m often asked:
“What will I DO in Provence How shall I
spend my days” Therefore, taking two of
our longtime favorite properties and one
extraordinary newcomer, please review
some of our favorite “Jaunts in Provence.”
France
Jaunts in Provence
By Jill Jergel
“Frontiers’ arrangements met all the needs of our diverse group,
ages 6-68. All had a great time and enjoyed every day. It was
also packed with new experiences for those of us who had been
to France once or twice before. Great attention to detail and
attention to our budget limitations. All the side trips
recommended were great. All memorable.
All the staff at Frontiers were consistently friendly and enthusiastic
about planning a perfect trip for us. Every question and request
was responded to promptly. It’s truly a professional team.”
E.P., Virginia
From the beautiful VILLA GALLICI, in Aix-en-Provence:
Located an easy 10-minute walk from the lively shops
and cafés that line the historic square of this university
town, the plus-perfect interior appointments of beautiful
Villa Gallici, an 18th-century mansion, are a
Provençal decorator’s dream. Beautiful fabrics, carefully
selected artwork, and terraces with gurgling fountains
complete the scene. Add to this helpful, friendly service
under the eye of GM Dominique Ladet, and Villa
Gallici becomes one of our favorite recommendations
in the region.
WHAT TO DO: A 50-minute drive south of Aix-en-Provence
lands you in one of the most charming seaside towns in
the region, Cassis. Blessed with several fabulous restaurants
famous for the freshest fish from the Mediterranean,
Cassis is also the starting point for walking trails and boat
cruises that tour the Calanques. This protected and
unspoiled stretch of coastline between Cassis and
Marseille has sharp limestone cliffs that provide guests
with a unique and striking view, and one of the best
walking paths in the country called the Grande
Randonnée. A less strenuous way to see the Calanques,
and perhaps a better way to appreciate the towering
cliffs, can be enjoyed by booking one of the motorboat
excursions that leave from the Cassis harbor. The cruise
zigs and zags into little harbors and beaches. On your
return, have lunch on the harborside terrace at Chez Nino,
the local institution, to taste their famous bouillabaisse.