Green Tee's France

Golf, Cooking, Fashion & Art

Cooking, golf, sightseeing and wine tasting in the Loire Valley; Paris, its sights, sounds, tastes and, of course, shopping!
Eight days, seven nights $ 5,495 per serson

 

Including :
* Four nights accommodation at Domaine Tortiniere a charming chateau hotel
* Three nights at Relais Christine in the heart of Paris’ Saint-Germain des Pres
* Daily buffet breakfast
* 3 rounds of golf with pre-booking of tee times
* Chauffeur driven service for all ground transportation
* Welcome cocktail on arrival day
* 2 dinners (including a cruise dinner on the Seine in Paris)
* 2 cooking sessions (half day each) followed by lunch, including drinks
* 2 wine tasting visits at Chateau de l’Aulée, in the Loire Valley, and Montmartre’s secret Vineyard in Paris
* Availability of a professional guide for Loire Valley Castles visit (1 full day or 2 half days)
* Fashion guided tour in Paris
* Entry tickets to visits mentioned including a guided tour
* All local taxes

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Golf in French Riviera

 

Special Spring 2009
Suggested program

 

Accommodation

3 nights at Domaine de Saint-Endréol, a magnificent estate located in a superb natural setting between the Provence heartland and the French Riviera, just half an hour drive from Cannes and Saint-Tropez.
This top class hotel comprises of 35 prestigious junior suites built in traditional Provençal style set in the heart of a preserved site most of the time bathed in sunshine.
The restaurant offers Provençal food served in the magnificent surroundings of the red tinted rocks of Roquebrune and the aromatic pine forests.

 

4 nights at Majestic Hotel, a luxury four star palace located in Cannes in front of the Mediterranean sea. The Majestic Hotel features superb rooms decorated according to the French elegance and offers to its guests the privilege of a private beach. Facing the movie palace, the Majestic is one of the favourite place of the movie stars coming to the Cannes Festival

 

Golf courses

Saint-Donat golf course Located between the perfume capital, Grasse, and the famous movie Festival city of Cannes, Saint-Donat is a championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jnr who moulded the course into a variety of shapes making an undulating 18 holes where accuracy will prevail on strength. Saint- Donat is a modern design with water hazards in play on 10 holes added to many bunkers judiciously placed around well-shaped greens This well-maintained course is considered as one of the most beautiful course on the Riviera.

Grande Bastide golf course Designed by Cabell Robinson, La Grande Bastide is ranked amid the top courses of the area. Even though there are several water hazards and numerous fairway bunkers, the course remains playable by all level golfers as its layout is flat, which is not frequent in the area and the fairways wide enough for long hitters. Ideally located between Grasse and Cannes, La Grande Bastide is definitely a course that any golfer will enjoy.

Claux Amic Grasse golf course Situated in an exceptional natural surroundings, enveloped in the fragrance of Provence (Grasse is the world capital of perfumes), Grasse country club golf course demands concentration and precise strokes. The course offers breathtaking views of both sea and mountains, and the old oak trees provide some shade and ensure relief from the hot summer sun.

 

Golf courses

 

Saint-Endréol golf course Saint-Endréol is considered as one of the most spectacular golf courses of Southern France amid a splendid natural site. The Roquebrune mountain which dominates the site is set ablaze by the setting sun, the river l’Endre meanders through century old parasol pines. The 6800 yards course of impeccably maintained fairways is sculpt by the multiple facets of this seductive and varied landscape, creating the perfect experience for all level of play. And the 13th hole with its intimidating precipice and green set on the river l’Endre 90 feet below, is but the temptations and challenges awaiting golfers. An authentic signature hole.

Frégate golf course Frégate is one of the rare golf course on the French Riviera offering opportunities to take drives towards the Mediterranean sea. Panoramic views are stunning and the testing relief is a constant challenge for any golfer. Set in the famous Bandol vineyards, Frégate golf course is one of the most outstanding course of the Riviera designed by Ronald Fream.

 

Sightseeing

Visit and shopping in Cannes Cannes and La Croisette, site of the worldwide known movie Festival, symbolizes elegance, prestige and sophistication. Its lovely harbour hosts some of the most exclusive yachts in the world. If Cannes is a terrific place for shopping, this glamour seaside resort is also famous for its beaches and casinos.

Sightseeing in Grasse
Grasse is famous as the world capital of perfumes. Its unique historic heritage has made it a rare example of well preserved medieval architecture, while Fragonard, one of its native sons, brought its international culture renown. Many great perfumes, including Chanel’s renowned N°5 have been elaborated here.

Sightseeing in Saint-Paul de Vence, a tiny Provencal village famous for its painting galleries. Located between mountains and sea, the medieval village of St Paul, from its 60 feet rocky outcrop, overlooks the surrounding landscape, with the Mediterranean sea and the Cap d’Antibes, the Alps and the Esterel Mountains. St Paul’s landscape, natural site, architecture and buildings are the third most visited historical site in France. “The Sun in St Paul is, by far, the most beautiful of the entire Provence. It is also the country where the best variety of oranges grow…” (Vauban to Louis XIV. January 7th 1701).

 

Sightseeing in Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo is a heaven for lovers of luxury and sophistication. The cream of jewellers, designers and perfumers all have shops here. Some of the top designers even come to Monaco to find inspiration. But now only the big names are present in Monaco.
There are also numerous shops and boutiques where visitors can find either traditional or more unusual gifts. Monte Carlo is also worldwide renowned through its casino in front of l’Hotel de Paris

Sightseeing in the former middle age fortified village of Mougins. Perched 900 feet above sea level, this wonderful Provencal village overlooking Cannes and the Riviera has attracted by its multiple charms many artists such as Francis Picabia, a surrealist painter or Picasso who lived here for many years. Renowned for its floral parks, Mougins is made of tiny streets winding around in a spiral and is the perfect place for art, craft and shopping.

 

 

Prices indicated are net rates in euros, per person, based on double occupancy for the period of March April 2009 excepted Easter week-end.

 

Including :
* Lodging in a twin bedded or double room in four star properties
* Daily buffet breakfast
* 5 rounds of golf with pre-booking of tee times
* Car rental with full insurance coverage and unlimited mileage OR
* Chauffeur driven service for all ground transportation
* Meet and greet service
* France Golf Tours assistance and services
* All local taxes

Not included :
* Meals, drinks, tips and other personal expenses
* Electric golf carts rental or caddies

 

Attention : the hotels, golf courses, and visits indicated in the program are subject to availability according to the clients’ travelling time.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. PRICES
Prices are based on currency exchange rate at the time of printing and are subject to adjustments according to the currency exchange rate at the time of booking.

2. RESERVATIONS
All reservations must be made in writing (letter, fax, e-mail) and become valid once the client has signed an order form.

3. PAYMENT
Payment will be done as follows :
* 20% down with the reservation
* The remainder 45 days before arrival date
If the registration is done less than 45 days before arrival date, the full price is due immediately.

4. CANCELLATION
Cancellations by the client must be in writing to France Golf Tours and are subject to the following forfeit of cost per person :
* Cancellation 45 days or more before arrival date : 20% of the package value
* Cancellation between 45 and 30 days before arrival date : 50% of the package value
* Cancellation less than 30 days before arrival date : 100% of the package value

5. MODIFICATIONS
Any modifications asked for by the client less than 45 days before arrival date will only be possible if the various service providers (hotels, restaurants, golf clubs) are able to comply. Otherwise, any requested modifications could be considered as a cancellation and would be subject to the above mentioned cancellation policy.

6. LIABILITY
France Golf Tours will not assume responsibility for any delay or damage to or loss of property or injury to or death of persons due to transportations (rental car, motor coach, railroad, air flight, or any other conveyances), or due to suppliers (accommodations, golf courses, restaurants), or due to any other external reasons (strikes, weather conditions, etc).

7. AFTER-SALES SERVICE AND CLAIMS 
If, during the stay, any of the service providers (hotels, restaurants, golf clubs, châteaux….) do not meet the programmed standards, the client must require of the service provider a downgrade or non provided service certificate or, lacking the above, the client must submit a written claim to France Golf Tours within 30 days of the end of the stay.
Any claims not respecting this protocol will not be admitted.
There will be no refunds for any unused portions of the package.

8. PLAYING GOLF
The client acknowledges having the necessary golf skills for playing on the programmed courses.
The client plays golf on the course solely under his own responsibility towards others and equipment.
France Golf Tours can not be held responsible if the golf course can not be used because of weather conditions or a tournament organized by the golf club.
France Golf Tours can not be held responsible  if there is a litigation between the client and the golf club in case of theft, loss or damage of equipment.

9. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Payment by the client means full acceptance, by the client of the above mentioned terms and conditions

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One Week - The Heart of Provence on horseback !
From $1,490 per person

  Marseille airport (5 p.m.),

05-11, July 12-18, July 26 - Aug. 01,

. An introduction to trail riding, and the Luberon regional nature park. Discover its beautiful landscapes While the kindness of the horses will make beginners fears soon disappear.   A two day trail at the end of the stay (during high season) will give you a true taste of travelling on horseback.  

 

 

Day 1 : We all meet at Mas de Recaute.

Day 2 : A short hack to get you in the saddle in the hills around the Mas (Provincial farm). One hour in
the morning and two hours in the afternoon.

Day 3 : A day hack with a picnic on the Durance river bank.

Day 4 : Morning ride in the pine tree hills and along olive groves, vineyards and other fruit trees with a stop in a cave for a wine tasting. Half day off or afternoon trip in the minibus around the Luberon regional nature park.: Lauris, Lourmarin, Ansouis. - Lunch in Lourmarin.

Day 5 : Take off for a two day trail ride with the evenings spent in an inn in the heart of the Luberon.

Day 6 : Head back following the “Gorges de l’Aiguebrun”, a site that is renowned for its cliffs and is also famous for rock climbing.

Day 7 : Departure after breakfast.

Cap Rando based at The Mas de Recaute
The “Mas de Recaute” is located in the heart of Provence, in the Luberon Regional Nature Park, at its southern foothills. Set in beautiful natural surrounding, this old farm has been authentically restored to provide accommodation for groups or individuals. Stay for several days or just for one night (it won’t be enough!). We are open all the year round.  

Two kinds of accommodations are available: « gîte d’étape » (dormitories with bunk beds and shared
bathroom) or « chambres d’hôtes » (private bedrooms with a private bathroom).

Gîte d’Etape (groups / youths lodging)
Three dormitories each with 6 beds, a large dining room with a fire place, a bar and cosy little lounge. Shared bathroom. Suitable for younger guests.  You can choose half board or self catering.

Guesthouse
Individual rooms with private bathroom located in a separate building all on a level, each with private
terrace.  Five bedrooms for 1 to 3 people featuring beautiful views of the Luberon.
 
The host’s table
A family and Provençal cooking is served in the large dining room with its stone walls and fire place, or in
the garden below the pine and cherry trees.

Conference Room
A private room for up to 20 people.

Other Activities in the area

+ Hiking and biking : the Mas de Recaute is the departure point for many hiking trails, close to GR 97
+ Hiking or biking accompanied by a local guide, for groups staying at the Mas
+ Mountain bike rental close by
+ Running trail  
+ Canoeing on the Durance river, at 3 km (2 miles)
+ Lake swimming at 8 km (5 miles)
+ Rock climbing in Buoux (15km - 9 miles) and in Orgon (20 km - 12 miles)

One Week in Provence
7 days 6 nights – 4 ½ days riding - All meals – Airport transfers to and from Nice or Marseilles
2009 Dates: 
July 5 – 11, July 12 – 18, July 19 – 25, July 26 – August 1, August 2 – 8, August 9 – 15, August 16 – 22, August 23 – 29.

 

Gîte d’Etape             $1,490.00

Guesthouse (sharing) $1,695.00

Single Supplement  $295.00               

 

 

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