{"id":5686,"date":"2017-11-23T14:21:34","date_gmt":"2017-11-23T13:24:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=5686\/"},"modified":"2023-08-28T11:03:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T10:03:46","slug":"a-magical-christmas-in-provence","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.france-privatetravels.com\/en\/produit\/a-magical-christmas-in-provence\/","title":{"rendered":"A Magical Christmas in Provence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">A Magical Christmas in Provence<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Provence, a land of traditions that welcomes you during this festive period\u2026 From the Blue Coast to the Camargue region, you will be seduced by the festive atmosphere of a Proven\u00e7al Christmas\u00a0! <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><em>Only in December\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 1 \u2013 A Magical Christmas in Aix en Provence<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Arrival in the afternoon. Meeting with your <strong>private driver<\/strong> and road to Aix en Provence. Discovery at leisure of the <strong>Christmas market<\/strong> and its numerous wooden chalets\u2026 <strong>Private visit<\/strong> of a chocolate <strong>workshop<\/strong>, the visit ends with a <strong>tasting <\/strong>of some<strong> festive creations<\/strong>. Check-in\u00a0 at your <strong>5* hotel<\/strong> and discovery of some<strong> welcome gifts<\/strong> that were set in your room. Dinner at the hotel\u2019s restaurant, illuminated by hundreds of candles\u2026 Overnight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 2 \u2013 Private Discovery of the Blue Coast<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Breakfast. Meeting with your <strong>private driver<\/strong> and road along the coast. This morning you will attend an <strong>exclusive masterclass<\/strong> about the \u2018calissons\u2019, <strong>little pastry from Provence<\/strong>, created with almonds. Following our Chef\u2019s advice, you will prepare this famous sweet, part of the thirteen Christmas desserts. <strong>Lunch<\/strong> with <strong>fish<\/strong>. After your meal, discovery of <strong>Martigues<\/strong>, a small <strong>fishermen village<\/strong> with its tiny harbor. \u00a0During the end of the year, the <strong>city <\/strong>is fully<strong> illuminated<\/strong> and welcomes a local Christmas Market. <strong>Your day will ends at the spa<\/strong>, taking some time to rest and enjoy your stay. Some of the stones used for this building were provided by the famous Pont du Gard. <strong>Festive dinner<\/strong> and discovery of the well-known <strong>Thirteen Christmas Desserts<\/strong>, composed of calissons, mendiants, filled dates, fresh fruits\u2026 Overnight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 3 \u2013 Marseilles, a city combining tradition and modernity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Breakfast. Meeting with your <strong>private driver<\/strong> and transfer towards Marseilles. Follow your <strong>English speaking guide<\/strong> in the old city-center and discover <strong>the Harbor<\/strong>, the typical quarter of the \u2018Panier\u2019 and <strong>taste<\/strong> the <strong>real \u2018navettes\u2019<\/strong> (local biscuits). Lunch with a <strong>panoramic view<\/strong> on the Old Harbour. The afternoon will be spend in the<strong> hinterland<\/strong>, visiting a \u2018<strong>cr\u00e8che<\/strong>\u2019 from Provence (nativity scene). You will admire <strong>more than 400 \u2018santons\u2019<\/strong> (handmade Christmas Crib Figures), recounting the life of an authentic village. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 4 \u2013 The Camargue and its traditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Breakfast. Meeting with your <strong>private driver<\/strong> and road to discover a <strong>real \u2018manade\u2019<\/strong> (property with herd of bulls). Some <strong>traditional herdsmen<\/strong> will welcome you and introduce the domain. The visit will end with a <strong>private presentation of their work<\/strong> with the herd. <strong>Lunch at the property<\/strong>. Seize the opportunity to taste the famous Bull Stew <em>(Gardiane de Taureau)<\/em>. Then, road to <strong>Arles<\/strong>, a Roman city with an impressive <strong>Christmas market<\/strong>, <strong>festive parades<\/strong> and street performances\u2026 (depending on the dates). A the end of the day, experience a <strong>private and authentic moment<\/strong> in a traditional house of Camargue, <strong>producing wine for three generations<\/strong>. The owner will be delighted to <strong>share his skills<\/strong> and presents his wines during a <strong>tasting session<\/strong>. <strong>Farewell dinner<\/strong>. Overnight.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day 5 \u2013 Last stroll in Aix en Provence<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Breakfast. Your driver will remain at your disposal for the morning. Enjoy your last day to do some shopping and create last incredible memories\u2026 Transfer towards the airport. End of our services.<\/p>\n<p><strong><i>Price per\u00a0person\u00a0from &#8230;..based on 2people\u00a0subject to availability<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong><u>Options:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incredible vineyards, combining art and local products<\/strong><u><br \/>\n<\/u><em>This amazing domains offers the opportunity to taste local wines, to visit the winery but also to walk through 180 hectares of wooded hilltops, valleys and vines discovering works by invited contemporary artists and architects !<br \/>\n<\/em><u>Duration : about 2h00 \u2013 several options are available upon request<\/u><\/li>\n<li><strong>Relaxing getaway, with the Alpilles in background<\/strong><em><br \/>\nEnjoy a moment of well-being among Proven\u00e7al fragrances\u2026 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><em>Pamper yourself with a skin and body treatment and reap the rejuvenating benefits. Bring your skin back to life with a facial professionally done by this spa&#8217;s expert Therapists&#8230; \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/em><u>Brunches, meals, golf activities are also available upon request<\/u><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stunning discovery, a dinner in an equestrian cabaret<br \/>\n<\/strong><em>During two hours, let\u2019s appreciate the art of horse riding, at the heart of a typical property with herd of bulls\u2026 It would be the opportunity to discover the local gastronomy as well\u2026 <\/em><u>Available for lunch as well<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><strong>Our cost includes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accommodation in classic room 5* hotel in Aix en Provence<\/li>\n<li>Full board from dinner of D1 to breakfast of D5<\/li>\n<li>City taxes<\/li>\n<li>Welcome package in your room<\/li>\n<li>Services of an English speaking driver (Mercedes class E or similar)\u00a0: 4h (J1), 8h (J2, J3 &amp; J4), 4h (J5)<\/li>\n<li>Private visit of a chocolate workshop with tasting (D1)<\/li>\n<li>Private masterclass about \u2018calissons\u2019 (D2)<\/li>\n<li>Free access to the hotel spa (D2)<\/li>\n<li>Tasting of local biscuits (D3)<\/li>\n<li>Services of an English speaking guide (private \u2013 D3 \u2013 2h)<\/li>\n<li>Private commented visit of a real \u2018Manade\u2019 (property with herd of bulls)<\/li>\n<li>Wine tasting (D4)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><u>Our cost does not include:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All the options<\/li>\n<li>Insurances<\/li>\n<li>Flights<\/li>\n<li>Beverages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Our sales and cancellation conditions (on indicative basis \u2013 to be confirmed in the contract \u2013 flight excluded)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deposit <\/strong>(30%) to be paid at the contract\u2019s signature<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rooming list<\/strong> to be sent at least 45 days prior to the departure<\/li>\n<li><strong>Balance <\/strong>to be paid 30 days prior to the departure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Payments in Euros \u2013 Net of bank charges<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Total cancellation<\/strong> fees : 100% at D-60<\/li>\n<li><strong>Partial cancellation<\/strong> (up to 20% of the group) :<\/li>\n<li>Between 21 and 14 days : 50 % of the package rate<\/li>\n<li>Between 14 and 07 days : 75 % of the package rate<\/li>\n<li>Less than 07 days : 100% of the package rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong><u>The highlights of your itinerary<\/u><\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Appreciate a starred-dinner with the 13 Christmas dessert<\/li>\n<li>Discover a real property from Camargue with herd of bulls<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to realize true \u2018calissons\u2019 from Provence (pastry)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5675,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[38],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5686","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-provence-alps-french-riviera-corse","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"purchasable","12":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - 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