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The Ultimate Riviera Experience . Wednesday 26th May to Tuesday 1st June 2021 . Gourmet Wine Week


  • Le Haut des Espinets St Paul de Vence France (map)

THE ULTIMATE RIVIERA EXPERIENCE
Wednesday 26th May to Tuesday 1st June 2021
Gourmet Wine Week .
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YOUR ACCOMMODATION . LE HAUT DES ESPINETS
Our Ultimate Riviera Experience brings you the best that the Côte d’Azur has to offer with pre-booked and wine-paired lunches and dinners at fabulous locations. Your experience starts with your exclusive accommodation – Le Haut de Espinets.

FULL ITINERARY
Wednesday 26th May - Arrival & Poolside Grill
Meet and greet at Nice International Airport, with a 15 minute scenic limousine transfer to Le Haut des Espinets. Depending on your arrival time, freshen up, enjoy the pool and get ready for the evening ahead. At sunset, you will meet your hosts and fellow guests with a Champagne reception, followed by a grill and wine degustation dinner.

Thursday 27th May - Gourmet Wine Lunch St Paul de Vence
Relax by the pool during the morning and at noon, we bring you to La Vague de Saint Paul for a gourmet wine-paired lunch. In the evening there is an optional (please pre-book with us) excursion to the world-famous La Colombe D’Or Restaurant that also passes as an art gallery in Saint Paul de Vence, otherwise, dinner will be served at Espinets.

Friday 28th May - Château de la Chèvre d’Or Michelin Dinner
Today is a relaxation day, although there is an optional walking tour of the medieval village of Saint Paul de Vence. Breakfast and lunch will be served at Espinets. This evening will be one of the gastronomical highlights of the week - an exceptional wine-paired dinner in the Private Salon Baroque of the two-starred Michelin La Chèvre d’Or Gourmet Restaurant.

Saturday 29th May - Fairmont Monte Carlo Gourmet Experience with Monacair
We start the day with an exhilarating helicopter ride along the coast to Monaco! We have the full day to explore all that the Principality has to offer. Lunch is served on the rooftop Horizon Deck of the world-famous Fairmont Monte Carlo. You can stay and enjoy the laid-back vibe or go and explore Monaco and its ports and inner-city Grand Prix track. Helicopter flight back to Nice in the evening before transfer back to Espinets for a light wine dinner by the pool.

Sunday 30th May - St Tropez Sunseeker Superyacht Lunch Experience
In the style of the rich and famous, we cruise along the coast to Saint-Tropez! We’ll spend the day at La Ferme d’Augustin, having lunch there before walking a few minutes to the private beach club Tahiti on the world famous Pampelonne Bay to enjoy the afternoon. Sunset cruise back to Nice and transfer to Espinets.

Monday 31st May - Cannes Beach Cocktail Dinner
The last full day sees us spend the evening in Cannes, completing an extra-ordinary week-long adventure of the best that the French Riviera has to offer. Today we enjoy the fabulous Palais Stephanie Beach in the heart of La Croisette with a sunset cocktail party and dinner.

Tuesday 1st June - Departure
Limousine transfer to Nice International Airport (check-out at any time during the day)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are all the transfers included in the cost?
Yes, everywhere we go will either be by limousine (luxury car / mini-van) or helicopter / yacht. Please confirm your flight details as early as possible if flying into Nice for pick-up schedule. If you live within 100km of Espinets we will pick you up and bring you home free of charge. 

Are all the food and wines included in the cost?
All food and wines are included at the places we visit. Optional excursions are paid seperately. Breakfasts and lunches or dinners (as per daily itinerary) are included when required at Espinets. During the afternoon and after dinner, wines, Champagnes, cocktails, spirits and beers are available to purchase from the bar. Water, tea and coffee and soft drinks are complimentary.

I want to go to a local restaurant for lunch or dinner. How do I get there?
The limousines and drivers are at our disposal for the entire week. We can assist you with table reservations and transfers will be looked after by our limousine drivers at no extra cost.

I have a food allergy, can you accommodate me?
Absolutely! As long as we know in advance, we can ensure everything is catered for whether that is at Espinets or at any of the venues. 

What about cleaning and general hygiene?
This is our highest priority. There will be deep cleaning of all the suites, public spaces and limousines every day. Hand sanitiser and complimentary face masks are available in all public spaces and every suite. We are making every effort to make sure that this is a COVID-19 secure bubble and we ask that you submit to a contactless temperature check daily. This is mandatory in many of the restaurants that we are visiting. 

Okay, I’m sold! How much is the week?
The cost per couple is €9,750 (twin or double beds - please specify when booking). We welcome single travellers at a cost of €6,550 inclusive (double bed).

How do I book?
Book online securely at www.clubvivanova.com/luxweek
A 50% deposit is required at the time of booking with the balance required on 10th May 2021. We are looking forward to welcoming you!

What is the cancellation policy?
Full balance payment is due on 10th May 2021, after which date the deposit is forfeited on cancellation. After noon on 21st May 2021, both the deposit and balance are forfeited upon cancellation. Payments are fully refundable if the event week is cancelled by the hosts for any reason. Should there be travel bans related to COVID-19 that come into place at any time after 10th May 2021, payments will be held, and the event will be postponed to a later and more convenient date. We will endeavour to ensure that the event goes ahead in full compliance with local Government regulations. Email us with any questions.

COVID-19 Protocol

We are closely monitoring international regulations for travel and the hosting at each location will be in compliance with local Government regulations.