dimanche 24 août 2014

Secret addresses Ramatuelle


N IMAGES - A wellness hotel in the vineyards, coffee at Ormeau, grilled in a wooden hut, kayaking in the glow of the moon, a festival under the stars, Le Figaro reveals its selection.

● A village Ramatuelle
    In this light-flooded South, vineyards and Mediterranean, a few miles Minimoke Saint-Tropez, we invite you to discover Ramatuelle, the discreet but blessed village of actor Gerard Philipe. Backed by ancient walls, take a look in the picturesque Church of Our Lady, dating from the sixteenth century. Inside there is a bust of St. Andrew, patron of Ramatuelle, carved from a strain of fig. Just steps away, Patrick, always smiling florist, has beautiful bouquets in his boutiqueLa box nestled under the bougainvillea flowers narrow winding streets of the village. On Thursdays and Sundays, the Provencal market in the square is worth visiting for focaccia, tapenades and goat cheese.
Heart for the view from the St. Anne's Chapel, in the hills, which provide a 360 degree view of the port of Saint-Tropez, vineyards of Ramatuelle and Pampelonne.

● A coffee: Abalone 
    In the shadow of Ormeau, lulled by the sound of cicadas and far from the rates and the side "have you seen me" of Sénéquier or Café de Paris, the abalone is the place and out of time to drink coffee and read the paper. Run by the same family for several generations, moving to the green tables authentic tobacco bar is the opportunity to meet real or Ramatuelle Michel Boujenah present during the Festival in August.
In another style, in the port of Saint-Tropez, heart for the balcony at Le Sube. On the first floor bar this historic marine, overlooks the harbor and offers a unique view of the yachts and the sight of onlookers loitering ice by hand. But the narrow balcony offers very little space outside.

● A hotel: Vine Ramatuelle 
    The Anglo-Saxons have a word to describe these delightful hotels without ostentation: barefoot chic. La Vigne de Ramatuelle is shown. A haven of peace, hidden at the end of the road that leads to the beaches Gigaro and Croix-Valmer. Here it grows grapes and silence discreetly. Nearly a thousand bottles of rosé stamped AOC Côtes de Provence come quench the thirst of loyal customers.
Result of a crazy idea of the writer and reporter Yvon Samuel and his wife, the hotel fourteen rooms built there nearly 25 years, has managed to preserve its family home. Indeed, it feels like home quickly. The location is ideal, close to the best beaches, the famous yellow bell but without breaking decibel St Tropez. This year the Green Kitchen, table hostess, Alexandra, delighting palates of travelers at the pool at lunch and in the vineyards at night. All homemade products from the market, favoring the no gluten! A moment in which we must add the benefits of yoga and detox courses hiking and fasting in the spring and fall.
● A range: Escalet 
   Between Cape Taillat and Camarat heading, escalet is a gem. In private, she alternates white sandbars and Granite Creek. Vegetation, mixing ordering arbutus, myrtle and small cork oaks, said the Corsican maquis. It is far from the follies of Pampelonne. However, the range of 350 meters is often attacked in July and August. To be more quiet, choose June and September, and during the summer, go for it at dawn or after 17 hours. Beautiful houses are hidden in the hills and the magnificent luxury hotel La Reserve.
Blow of heart also for the beach Pepe Pirate at Gigaro on the road to La Croix-Valmer, a family place where you walk have lunch in the sand. Relaxed atmosphere, even in the middle of summer.

● Water sports: Pep's Spirit 
   Kayak or stand-up paddle in the moonlight? This is possible thanks to the joyful spirit of Pep's team, which organizes trips kayak white Bastide, a small paradise seclusion. The happy few go there by boat. It can also be reached on foot via the coastal path. But in the moonlight, the ride is magical. After about an hour of paddling or stand-up paddle for the more energetic, the effort is rewarded with a more peaceful swim in the turquoise sea, with pine trees and vineyards in the background. Many other routes are offered by Pep's Spirit on the Peninsula.

● A restaurant: the Sauvageonne 
The Savage is a hidden wilderness on the way to Bonne Terrasse (former Stupidity) restaurant. After his winter in Megeve, Nano boss takes his summer in his cabin driftwood a few meters from the sea. Vintage decor, trendy bar and grill on the barbecue in the middle of the pine trees and under the stars.

● A place: outdoor theater Ramatuelle 
    Some artists call it the "Olympia South." Ramatuelle Festival (which runs from 1 to 12 August) blows this year its 30th candle in front of Jacqueline moved Franjou, co-founder of the event and Michel Boujenah, artistic director who took the helm there are eight years, succeeding the great Jean-Claude Brialy. "A difficult task, says the comedian, who will present his new show My dream life, closing the event. Originally I was to be there for a year ... It is a magical theater, everyone wants to come to Ramatuelle. Jean-Claude Brialy has much in its international reputation. "This year the program is beautiful and eclectic, doing the splits Fanny Ardant Enrico Macias, M Jean Piat.
Heart for the classics nights preceding the Festival July 27 to 29 and the ballet The stars under the stars, on July 31.

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