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While the offerings of the Villa and Terre Blanche are
seductive in their own right, there is no denying this
region of France begs to be explored. A perennially
favorite haunt, the nearby village of Fayence is home
to open-air marchés where our group whiled away the
morning browsing the stalls for everything from hand-
stitched shoes to handcrafted soaps. A few steps away
at a neighborhood bistro aptly named Le France, we
lingered over a traditional French lunch amid the sounds
of convivial conversation and the scents of les spécialités
de la maison. For the more adventurous, Fayence is home
to the Association Aéronautique, Europe's renown gliding
center where one may soar silently through the air above
unparalleled views.
If you prefer, as we did, to glide over blue water rather than
soaring through blue sky, there are endless available vessels
from which to choose. For our day in the sun, La Bergerie
arranged a charter aboard the "Eden Erina." is 23m,
sleek motor yacht is able to accommodate up to twelve for
a day (or many days) at sea, and comes well equipped with
Jet Ski, paddleboards, captain and crew.
Of course, no trip to Provence would be complete without
visiting the vines. e preeminent producer of Rosé in a
land where Rosés are preeminent, Chateau d'Esclans is
a magnificent manor and winery set amidst hectares of
verdant vineyard. It's a fascinating look into the history -
and future - of winemaking in Provence.
At the end of each glorious day, the Villa stood waiting for
us against a backdrop of magnificent sunset and flickering
candles. Over wines and suppers served by a staff that
delights in delighting, we would rehash the day, plan our
next and revel in the decadent, luxurious pleasure that
comes with the experience of true joie de vivre.
To complement the La Bergerie experience in the south of
France, the Richstone Collection currently has two Villas under
development in Mauritius – each slated for a 2015 debut. For
further information please visit www.bergerieterreblanche.com
and www.richstoneproperties.co.uk
