SONDAG – Southern Alps

Press Trip Scandinavia
Between Provence
and Côte d’Azur
From May 10 to 13, 2015
Participants
5 participants
Press contacts
Rabiha Benaïssa – Regional Tourism Provence-Alps-Côte d’Azur
T +33(0)4 91 56 47 32 - [email protected] - GSM +33 (0)6 09 08 96 00
Michel Caraisco – Var Tourisme
T +33(0)4 94 18 59 80 – [email protected] – GSM +33 (0)7 86 97 25 41
Julie Cuisinier – Hyères-les-Palmiers Tourisme
T +33 (0) 4 94 01 84 43 - [email protected] – GSM +33 (0) 6 25 45 25 62
(!) Any extras (tel, mini-bar, additional drinks, meals…) not mentioned in this itinerary will
be responsibility of the journalist.
DAY 1: SUNDAY, MAY 10th
Departures from Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo and Stockholm
13 :40
Arrival at Marseille Provence Airport flight AF 6020 from Stockholm
17 :25
Arrival at Marseille Provence Airport flight AF 7666 AirFrance KLM
from Copenhague, Helsinki et Oslo
Welcome by our driver and en route to Hyères les Palmiers destination.
Located on the Côte d’Azur between Marseille and Nice, Hyères-les-Palmiers
benefits from an exceptional untouched nature and mild climate. In the core of the
National Park of Port-Cros and the Pelagos sanctuary, the Archipelago “des Iles
d'Or” - Porquerolles, Port-Cros and le Levant -, offers a myriad of authentic Provence
fragrances and atmospheres.
Besides being known to be the garden of the Côte d’Azur, Hyeres hosts major
international events and offers a wide range of activities on its 27,000 hectares of
water and more than a 100 kilometres of coasts and beaches. One of the oldest
Mediterranean resorts, Hyeres is also a “City of Art and History” for the quality and
diversity of its cultural heritage, rich of 2,400 years of history, and its amazing
preserved nature.
Press Contact| Rabiha BENAISSA
[email protected]
T +33(0)4 91 56 47 32 - GSM +33 (0) 6 09 08 96 00
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Arrival in Hyères-les-Palmiers
and check in Hôtel Le Provençal
Hôtel Le Provençal
Place Saint Pierre – 83400 Giens
T+33 (0)498 04 54 54
www.provencalhotel.com
19:30 Dinner – Catering at the
Eglise Anglicane
Eglise Anglicane
22 av. André et David de
Beauregard Hyères
Overnight in Hôtel Provençal
Press Contact| Rabiha BENAISSA
[email protected]
T +33(0)4 91 56 47 32 - GSM +33 (0) 6 09 08 96 00
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DAY 2: MONDAY, MAY 11th
08:00/8:30
Breakfast for journalists at the Provençal
7:30/8:30
Welcome coffee for the exhibitors at Castel Pierre Lisse
09:00 Beginning of the workshop at
Castel Pierre Lisse
1 rue du Château – 83400 Hyères
www.castel-pierre-lisse.com
12:00
End of the workshop
12:30
Lunch catering at Castel Pierre Lisse
14:00
End of the lunch
Press Contact| Rabiha BENAISSA
[email protected]
T +33(0)4 91 56 47 32 - GSM +33 (0) 6 09 08 96 00
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14:30
Visit of Hyères-les-Palmiers (Medieval village, XIXe gardens …)
or visit of Porquerolles Island and Giens peninsula – depending on
the weather conditions .
19:30 « Bouillabaisse » dinner, famous Provence fish speciality at the restaurant
Pothuau
Restaurant Pothuau
4 place des pêcheurs - Les Salins
www.restaurant-pothuau.fr
Overnight in Hôtel Provençal
Press Contact| Rabiha BENAISSA
[email protected]
T +33(0)4 91 56 47 32 - GSM +33 (0) 6 09 08 96 00
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DAY 3: TUESDAY, MAY 12th
7h30/8h30
Breakfast and check out.
08:45
Visit – Bird watching, the Salins des Pesquiers secret “Salt Road“
encounter with Norbert Chardon, naturalist Guide.
Salin des Pesquiers
Portail Rouge
www.hyeres-tourism.co.uk/land-natureculture/nature/saltmarshes-birds
10h30
Visit of the L’escampo Barrio oven with paddle or kayak
Attitude Paddle
Port de la Madrague
http://attitudepaddle.com
Press Contact| Rabiha BENAISSA
[email protected]
T +33(0)4 91 56 47 32 - GSM +33 (0) 6 09 08 96 00
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13:00
Lunch at the Welcome Café
Le Welcome Café
109 allée du Pousset - Hyères
T+33 (0) 632 36 40 56
[email protected]
14:30
En route to the hinterland of “Le Var” towards Saint-Antonin and the
vinyards of Chateau Mentone where we will stay overnight in the
middle of the splendid Provence nature. During our stay perfect meals
will be served at the Chateau’s new reception room designed by the
well known French architect Wilmotte.
Chateau Mentone
83510 Saint Antonin du Var
T+33 (0) 4 94 04 42 00 –
www.chateaumentone.com
Very concerned with the natural environment the Menteone’s Landlord and Lady
have choosen for the domaine’s total
transformation (vineyard, olive grove, orchard,
vegetable garden, etc…) into biodynamic
agriculture, combining respect for plants and
for the soil.
At Chateau Mentone, eco-behaviour means
more than an « econological » strategy or
everyday practices. It is a way of life shared
share it with visiters and guests…
Press Contact| Rabiha BENAISSA
[email protected]
T +33(0)4 91 56 47 32 - GSM +33 (0) 6 09 08 96 00
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16:30 After the check-in at Chateau Mentone
take part to a “pétanque competition”
(tipical French iron ball game)
18:30
Visit of the cellar and vineyard. Wine tasting Apperitif.
Dinner and overnight at Chateau Mentonne
Press Contact| Rabiha BENAISSA
[email protected]
T +33(0)4 91 56 47 32 - GSM +33 (0) 6 09 08 96 00
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DAY 4: WEDNESDAY, MAY 13th
08:30
Breakfast
According to weather conditions and wishes, several
outdoor activities can be provided during the morning:
Mountenbiking, horse riding, swimming, tennis, kayak
on the Argens River, Walk trough the vineyards, …
Lunch time (place to be confirmed)
15:30
Departure to Marseille Provence Airport
Snack time and exchange about the different experiences in VIP
Loundge Marseille Provence Airport
18:00
Departure Flight KL2040 for all the participants.
Please be kind enough to mention partners involved in this program
www.tourismepaca.fr
www.hyeres-tourisme.com
www.visitvar.fr
Press Contact| Rabiha BENAISSA
[email protected]
T +33(0)4 91 56 47 32 - GSM +33 (0) 6 09 08 96 00
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