Salut, Provence: The Villa Roseraie

By
Gabriel Del Rossi
– September 16, 2010Posted in: Destinations, France, Videos
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The Villa Roseraie

Provence is soft and warm, yet cool and breezy. A mix of  sun and shade. It’s the smell of the hay fields and the perfume of anisette Forcalquier Pastis in the evenings. It’s the sound of cicadas at midday, of children out of school, of the Festival de la Musique on the 15th of June and of the mistral wind -- at times soft and gentle, whispering through plane tree boulevards, other times harsh, wailing banshee-like through the ruins of medieval towns.

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Charm and comfort

Provence has been well known for centuries as the artistic inspiration for masters such as Van Gogh and Matisse. But Munch, Monet, Picasso, Cezanne and Renoir also found a stroke of genius in this rich and sensuous region of Southern France. If you have never been, go. And if you go, stay in Venice at the Villa Roseraie, a charming inn that delivers the veritable Provence through the decor of its rooms, the abundance of its fare and the warmth of its hosts.

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The fountain and pool

Max and Laurence purchased the Villa Roseraie five years ago when it was practically in ruin. Through their hard work and dedication to preserving the look and feel of this inspirational region, Max and Laurence have managed to turn this late 19th century aristocratic villa into one of the most extraordinary hotels in the Var. The fresh pain au raisin each morning, accompanied by warm café in the tuliped gardens by the pool, is a memorable way to begin the journée. The rooms are cozy and comforting, warm and inviting.

A stay at the Villa Roseraie is more a stay with friends in the countryside than a night in a hotel. And I assure you, at the end of your séjour,  Max and Laurence will become your friends and they’ll look forward to your return.

About Gabriel Del Rossi

Gabriel Del Rossi has been organizing and leading active travel vacations for over 15 years. A writer, skier, mountain and road biker, rock-climber and a lover of good food and wine, Gabe is the Director at Pomegranate Journeys, a Canadian adventure travel organization with departures in Europe. He also owns Adventure Travel Life, a video-travel blog chronicling his various adventures around the world.