French Connection
Kane took a summer excursion to Southeast France. He shares his top 5 Provencal experiences.
Rosé by the Pool at Hotel Le Hameau Near Saint-Paul-de-Vence
About 15km up the hill from Nice sits one of the most beautiful little places on earth: Hotel Le Hameau. Park your car, and yards of grape arbors and lush gardens lead to this beautiful, secluded 18th-century farmhouse on an orange grove.
We lounged by the infinity pool looking across the Mediterranean and the ramparts of Saint-Paul-de-Vence. It’s the type of charming, low-key hotel where the on-site manager is same person serving guests Rosé.
Provencal Grilling with Family & Friends
Market-fresh wild guineafowl, herbed and grilled to perfection at our rental in Cavaillon.
Sunset Dining in La Ciotat
Traveling between cities, we spent the night in La Ciotat, a working-class port town on the Mediterranean. A short walk from our hotel was an unassuming pizzeria that surprised us with unbelievable views. It was a perfect evening to watch the sunset as we munched on tasty pies and seafood paired with Bandol red wine.
Coffee in Lacoste
We embarked on an early-morning drive through the Luberon region of Provence, then stopped at a little cafe with stunning views of The Vaucluse and distant hilltop towns. We watched the city wake up as Peter Mayle might have writing, "A Year in Provence.“
Gorges du Verdon
Swimming and diving in the warm waters of Gorges du Verdon. Paddle boating up the picturesque gorge and snacking on Pan-bagnat. Simply perfect.
