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Palazzo Newsletter July 17, 2008 Premiere Issue
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The Charm of Provence |
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Palazzo Newsletter July 17, 2008 Premiere Issue
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The Charm of Provence |
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Where the “In the Know” Go Places to See and Be Seen
You've packed your teeny, tiny toiletries; itsy, bitsy bikini; that sexy little Cavalli number to wear with your Jimmy Choos, and traded away all your worthless dollars for a few euros. And now you're ready to rub shoulders with the glamorous, the glittering, and the glorified. Who said the best moments in life were free? We couldn't save you money, but we did save you time with our much edited list of a few choice spots worthy of mention when planning your next fabulous getaway to Provence... |
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Chicest Beach Restaurant |
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Le Club 55 Plage de Pampelonne Boulevard Patch 83350 Ramatuelle
For fabulous food and endless glasses of Cristal |
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| Best Star Spotter Beach |
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Cannes Scenic harbour, casino, stylish beaches, rich and famous
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| Best Trendy Beach |
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Tahiti-Plage (Les Plages de Pampelonne/St. Tropez) Where less is more--a notoriously endless exercise in exhibitionism
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Hotel Villa Marie Route des Plages 06230 Ramatuelle
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Hippest Hideaway A spa sanctuary in the midst of madness
42 Bedrooms Le Cap Restaurant Club Dauphine - pool club with private seaside cabins Spa Villa Rose Pierre - 5,920 sq. ft. villa surrounded by forest |
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Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat Bd. General de Gaulle 06230 St. Jean Cap-Ferrat
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Euro Elegance Swanky, cool--martinis shaken, not stirred
44 Rooms 5 Seaview Suites 5 Deluxe Suites 3-Bedroom Penthouse
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Chateau de Massillan Chemin Hauteville 84100 Uchaux
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Urban Chic/Rural Respite The perfect marriage of antiques and chic contemporary furniture as only the French can do
12 Bedrooms Gourmet Restaurant
Former residence of Diane de Poitier, mistress of Henry II
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Bastide de Capelongue 84480 Bonnieux en Provence
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Promise of Peace and Tranquility Play the role, live the dream
17 Bedrooms each named after a French literary character Restaurant Edouard Loubet |
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Chateau de Mazan Place Napoleon 84380 Mazan
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Retreat de Rigeur Seduction of the senses
30 Bedrooms including terraced and private garden suites L'Ingenue Restaurant
Former residence of Marquis de Sade. Need we say more? |
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Hotel Particulier Rue de la monnaie 13200 Arles
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Luxe Living The pleasure of privilege
14 Bedrooms Spa Restaurant
Posh XVIII century townhouse in a historic quarter of Arles Former residence of Baron de Chartrouse |
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Abbaye de Sainte Croix Val de Cuech D16 13300 Salon de Provence |
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Heavenly Dreams Sainthood without the sacrifice
21 Bedrooms, 4 Apartments each named after a saint Restaurant
Former Benedictine monastery. Now I'm a believer! |
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Swankiest Cocktail Venues 10 hot spots to shake it, mix it, and make it |
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Voile Rouge Moorea Beach St. Tropez Beachfront restaurant and bar serving the "beautiful" crowd since 1968. Pricey French fare and free-flowing champagne. Cash only and lots of it.
VIP Room Residences du Nouveau Port St. Tropez The name speaks volumes--favorite with the celebrity set. Split level with upstairs dancing. The real fun starts way after midnite and the party lasts long into the wee hours.
L'Atelier Pointe Croisette Cannes Restaurant, lounge, club. Fantastic views of Cannes Bay. Mix of art deco and contemporary, sexy furnishings. Live classical jazz and lounge music. By late night, transforms into hip nightclub.
Sass Cafe 11 Avenue Princesse Grace Monte Carlo Fashionable restaurant, piano bar, celeb hangout.
W. Somerset Maugham Bar Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat Blvd. General de Gaulle St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat Lounge bar, cigar cellar. Havana cigars, music, specialty cocktails, breathtaking views. Ain't life grand?
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Papagayo Club St. Tropez 70's haunt of the likes of Bridgette Bardot and Mick Jagger. Located on the harbour with magnificent views of the bay. Inside screens show footage of celebrity arrivals.
Les Cave du Roy Hotel Byblos Avenue Paul Signac St. Tropez Glamorous clientele with deep pockets. Lavish interior almost bordering on the gaudy. Champagne is the drink of choice.
Le Beauvallon Beach Club Hotel Le Beauvallon Boulevard des Collines Beauvallon-Grimaud St. Maxime Spectacular views of the bay. Private beach. Delicious food. Especially great cocktails.
Mori's Bar 5 Rue de France Nice A Riviera institution. Elegant tea salon by day, traditional bar at night. The perfect place to relax and unwind.
Le Living Room 7 Avenue des Spelugues Monaco Terraced restaurant. Glam crowd. Dancing til dawn every night of the week.
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