SONDAG – Southern Alps

Press Trip Scandinavia
Provence Nature Reserves
between Camargue and
Alpilles
From May 10 to 13, 2015
Participants
5 participants
Press contact
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
(!) Any extras (tel, mini-bar, additional drinks, meals…) not mentioned in this itinerary will
be responsibility of the journalist.
DAY 1: SUNDAY, MAY 10th
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 PortCros and the Pelagos sanctuary, the Archipelago “des Iles d'Or” - Porquerolles, PortCros 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.
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
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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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
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 -.
18:30
En route to Camargue Regional Nature Reserve
The Rhône Delta, which has carved out the Camargue area, lies at the gateway to
Arles and is one of Europe’s most beautiful natural sites. Its flora and fauna, protected
by the Camargue Regional Nature Reserve, are exceptionally rich.
Check in. Place do be confirmed.
20:00
Dinner at the organic restaurant 1-star-Michelin la Chassagnette (to be
confirmed)
Mas de la Chassagnette
Le Sambuc - 13200 Arles
T+33 (0)4 90 97 26 96
www.chassagnette.fr
Overnight in Camargue (place to be confirmed)
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: THUESDAY, MAY 12th
Morning
Birds watching in Marais de Vigueiras, Camargue
www.marais-vigueirat.reserves-naturelles.fr
En route to Port St Louis du Rhône and crossing the Rhône with the ferry to Salin de
Giraud, typical village in Camargue. Lunch in Les Saladelles
14:30 Horseback riding in La Palissade, with Jean-Marie Reissi
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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Return to Arles through the Camargue Etangs and
en route to les Baux de Provence, Alpilles Regional Nature Reserve
To the North of Arles lies the Vallée des Baux and Alpilles area, where olive trees and
vines reign… The Alpilles mountain chain and its white, chalky rocks lend this place a
very special power that entrances visitors. Les Baux-de-Provence and Saint-Rémyde-Provence are among ist best-known villages. Saint-Rémy is also famed as a
former place of stay of Vincent Van Gogh.
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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Check in at the Domaine de Manville (for golfer participants) or Mas de l’Oulivié
Dinner at the Restaurant of the Domaine de Manville
- The Mas de l’Oulivie 4* is set at the foot of the rocky hills of les Baux-de-Provence.
Awarded the “Hotels au naturel” and “Accueil du Parc” quality labels, the hotel is
actively committed to the Alpilles nature reserve and its environmental policy.
www.masdeloulivie.com
- The Domaine de Manville 5*, open in June 2014, is situated in the plain of les Bauxde-Provence, at the heart of the Alpilles and at the foot of the medieval village of les
Baux, in remarkable 250-acre grounds harbouring a five-star hotel-spa with 30 rooms,
2 restaurants, a private cinema, 9 houses with hotel services sized 220 sq. metres and
a totally-innovative 18-hole ecocertified golf course, designed to respect the site’s
natural environment. www.domainedemanville.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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DAY 4: WEDNESDAY, MAY 13th
Morning
Activities: Golf, or stroll, or biking, …
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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Lunch at the Mas de l’Oulivie
Visit Carrières de Lumières at Baux-de-Provence. The quarries were dug out over the
years to extract the white limestone used in the construction of the chateau and
town of Baux. Thanks to the visionary genius of Jean cocteau, who filmed “le
testament d’orphée” there in 1959, they now have an artistic mission. Today, they
represent the largest permanent multimedia installation in France and project “son
et lumière” shows that completely captivate the visitor. “Leonardo, Raphael and
Michelangelo: giants of the Renaissance” show from 6 March 2015 to 3 January 2016
www.carrieres-lumieres.com
15:30 Departure to Marseille Provence Airport
Snack time and exchange about the different experiences at the VIP
Loundge Marseille Provence Airport
18 :00 Departure Flight KL2040 for every participants.
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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Please be kind enough to mention partners involved in this program
www.tourismepaca.fr
www.hyeres-tourisme.com
www.visitprovence.com
www.arlestourisme.com
www.saintesmaries.com
www.lesbauxdeprovence.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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