A client called recently to plan a trip to Provence…that simple phone call set me down the the long and winding path of daydreaming about a summer trip to Provence (a hazard of my job on a regular basis!) When I receive such calls (after I finish my own daydreaming), I start planning by going through my portfolio of preferred properties in a specific area, with one or two standing out above the crowd. As luck would have it, I recently had cocktails with colleague here in Connecticut who does the US marketing from some of the best boutique hotels around the world (yes, she has a dream job!) She was telling me about how she just returned from a wonderful stay at the most beautiful, charming small hotel in the heart of Provence – La Bastide de Marie in Ménerbes. I may have just found my perfect hotel in my dream destination…note to self, plan this for next summer!
If all these pictures leave you wanting more, check out their video:
I can almost smell the lavender and savor the rosé from here!!
Ready to plan a trip Provence? Be sure to include a stay at La Bastide de Marie and, please let me book it for you as I can add amenities through my relationship with JMak Hospitality which include VIP treatment, daily breakfast and a bottle of wine. (For more JMak Hotels where I can also provide added amenities, go here – there are some really special properties in their portfolio!)
xoxo
All photos via La Bastide de Marie
I would never get anything done if I could look and daydream about these beautiful place all day! Your client is going to have a fabulous trip! Provence is beautiful and there is something to take in around ever corner and in ever little village. I loved my trips there. Have a beautiful day Sandy! xo Elizabeth
What a charming place and the ideal spot for so r & r. Which is what we need right now after several weeks of high school activities! Our boys have graduated and life is getting back to normal. We hope to see you soon!
xxoo
C + C
Sandy.. so sorry I have been visiting. For some reason your blog is not updating on my blogroll. I thought you were on vacation! Great post and enjoy your weekend!
We must both have lavender on the mind this week! Wow – What an amazing place! Those views are incredible and I think if I visited there, I would never come home! Have a wonderful weekend!
Shelley
OH. MY. GOSH. I am physically here but mentally so in Provence after this amazing post…those pictures!!!!! I think I have to go watch A Good Year AGAIN:) There is nothing as amazing as Provence, the sights, sounds, the natural beauty……we loved La Mirande too, glorious hotel in every way:) Happy Sunday to you!
PS Your blog is not updating on my blogroll, not sure why? We did update with the new address
Had to pop over again to stare at these amazing photos! What I would give to sit at that outdoor table right now…ahhh. Thanks for linking up to my Take Me Away party again! Always love having you!
Shelley