Pamper yourself during this relaxing weekend in Chamonix. In the middle of the mountains, in front of the sumptuous Mont-Blanc, breathe and escape yourself! At Le Morgane hotel, the meeting with nature will be total. You will find perfect balance between style swinging between modernism and mountain authenticity, between sport and wellbeing in a place where everything was thought to respect the environment…Finish your day tasting a gastronomic dinner at “Le Bistro”, starred Michelin guide restaurant…

The weekend includes for 2 people :
1 night in a double room.
Breakfast.
1 Gastronomic dinner per person in the starred Michelin restaurant “Le Bistrot” (starter, plate, desert, excluding beverages).
Access to spa.

Hotel in Chamonix:
Ideally located in the heart of Chamonix and at the foot step of the Aiguille du midi cable car, Le Morgane combines the elegance of a 4* hotel with the relaxed, sporting mood of Chamonix, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding mythical peaks. The spirit is contemporary and authentic, creating natural inorganic mineral surroundings. Indeed, Le Morgane hotel is the first mountain hotel strongly supporting and built with sustainable development and environment care optics. You will be happy to taste French gastronomy in the starred Michelin guide restaurant “Le Bistrot”.

Your room in Le Morgane hotel:
Le Morgane hotel boasts 56 rooms and suites with balcony and terrace. You will sleep in a double bed room with private toilets, bathroom and balcony. The sober and contemporary decoration has been thought with ecotourism optic, using natural and authentic materials. All rooms have free wifi access.

Leisure on site:
Spa: heated swimming pool, sauna, hammam.
Body treatments and massages.
Bar with view on the Mont Blanc mountain.
1 star Michelin Restaurant “Le Bistrot”.

Dates
Le Morgane Hotel is available all year round.

Location :
Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France.

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In the North of France, between Lille and Calais, there is a marvellous place to discover. “La Chartreuse du Val Saint-Esprit”, a treasure marked by history, receives with elegance and refinement all the lovers of the world. This luxury 4* hotel, invites you to enjoy a romantic and prestigious weekend.

Course of the experience : romantic and luxury weekend in Northern France

During this romantic and luxury weekend, you will be in a 4* hotel : La Chartreuse du Val Saint-Esprit. You will be greeted with two glasses of champagne at the gastronomic restaurant, Le Robert II, before enjoying a delicious dinner of refined French dishes. Then, spend a night in a romantic luxury double room. In the morning, enjoy a relaxing and sweet moment with a delicious breakfast.

Your hotel :

At just 45mn from Calais or Lille, the Chartreuse is a magnificent XIV Century 4* hotel with three different restaurants. The Chartreuse du Val Saint Esprit is a heaven of peace and a succulent gastronomic halt in the heart of Artois Country. The 66 luxury rooms will charm you with the quality of their equipment and with their character. This luxury hotel is an ideal place to relax and an ideal starting point to visit the area.

Leisure on site : 6ha park,  tennis court, fitness centre.

Your room :

You will spend a night in a luxury double room. Each room is spacious with en suite bathroom and decorated with taste and sophistication. All rooms have their own individual decor with their antique and stylish furniture. All have satellite TV, some with flat screens, mini-bar, telephone, internet access and air conditioning.

Things to do and see in the area :

The City of Arras and its Flemish architecture
The beautiful church of Notre Dame de Lorette which was a key artillery target during WWII by the Germans and the Allies
the beaches and cliffs of the Northern coast
The fish market of Etaples.

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Do something extraordinary: swim with dolphins. In the south of France, in the Pelagos sanctuary, swim with dolphins and encounter whales, turtles and other marine mammals. Once dolphins are spotted, get into the water and enjoy this unique encounter. You may also spot whales, turtles, tuna shoals and make of this day a truly unique and memorable experience.

Course of the experience : swim with dolphins : Allocate 1 day.

Arrive at the boat at 7.45am
Departure for the sanctuary: on board, breakfast, briefing, test of equipment (shorty and mask)
Dolphins are spotted by a plane, with constant radio communication with the boat.
Get into the water and enjoy this unique moment
Dolphins are wild and some species may be friendly and stay around for a while whilst others may simply leave quickly. Dolphins are wild animals and it is important to respect and protect them, it is the reason why it is not possible to touch them. They generally approach you in a distance between 2 and 10 meters, which does not allow you to touch them. Swim with dolphins is a truly magical, unique and unforgettable.
Once the dolphins have left, we look out for another shoal. The experience is repeated all day
Lunch at noon on the boat.
16H00/16H30, back to the harbour

Participants and guests :

This experience is usually done with a maximum of 8 participants.

Conditions and restrictions :

You must be able to swim. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
The observation of the dolphins and other cetacean is dependant on their own good will.

Weather : This experience is done in favourable weather conditions. Reschedule of this experience due to bad conditions may occur.

Dates : This experience is available from June to September

Location : Cannes, south of France

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This weekend, discover the famous wines of Burgundy at Chateau André Ziltener. On the road of the Great Wines lies this superb 18 Century Manor, nowadays a 4* hotel, built on the ruins of an old abbey. With its wine museum, its magnificent rooms and ideal location, the Chateau Ziltener is an ideal stop over to relax in style and learn about wine whilst tasting some of the finest bottles.
 
Included in your stay is a wine tasting session. Nowhere else in the world will the connoisseur find so many superior wines in such a small area: Gevrey-Chambertin, Nuits-St-Georges, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Chambolles-Musigny 1er Cru « les Amoureuses », Chambertin Grand Cru, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Chablis 1er Cru, etc. In the cellars of the castle, you will taste some of the best wines of Burgundy, with the comments of the sommelier who will guide the tasting session. You will also be able to visit the adjacent wine museum.
 
Your Hotel:
 
Founded on the site of an abbey in 1709, the castle nests in the heart of Burgundy, surrounded by vineyards. Today a 4* hotel, the Chateau André Ziltener mixes style with antique furniture, comfort and sophistication. The cellars are unique in Burgundy and are the sanctuary of a real treasure. A wine museum is also adjacent to the cellars.
 
Your room:
 
The rooms are spacious and full of charm. They all have modern amenities such as satellite TV and internet access. The en suite marble bathrooms are decorated with care and all the rooms have an elegant and romantic touch.
 
Location :
 
Between Dijon and Beaune, Burgundy, France.
 
By train: TGV from Paris and Lyon to Dijon.
 
Contact Tematis on airtematis@tematis.com to organize a private flight or air taxi transfer to Chateau André Ziltener.
 
Dates :
 
This wine tasting weekend in Bourgogne is available from March to mid December and excluding saturdays.
 
Leisure on site:
 
Bicycles can be borrowed to discover the area.
 
Things to see and to do in the area:
 
The attraction of the area is the road of the Great Wines, which, from Chalon sur Saône to Dijon, takes you to visit most of the most famous vineyards in Burgundy and in France. This area is also full of old churches and abbeys to visit and admire. Or simply relax along the many little rivers.

To book this wine tasting weekend in Burgundy, visit Tematis : http://www.tematis.com/boutique/wine-tasting-at-castle-ziltener-in-bourgogne-france-p-113.html

If you are keen on golfing, this week-end is made for you! 6 miles from the sea, and near the historical center of Montpellier, you will be welcomed in the beautiful Fontcaude golf. You will discover different facilities adapted to the level of everybody, beginners or experimented. After enjoying the course, you will relax at the swimming pool or fitness centre. Then, you will have dinner in the tasty restaurant of the hotel.

The price includes for 2 people :
1 night in a double room.
One green fee for 2.
Breakfast for 2.
One dinner at the hotel’s restaurant for 2.
Free access to swimming pool and fitness centre.

The Golf of Fontcaude:

Created by Chris Pittman, the golf is located on a ground where ground accidents, shrubs and big trees intervene to complicate the game. The players will find there an intelligent, funny and varied course.

The Golf of Fontcaude is composed of:
An international course 18 holes, par 72, of 20 505 feet, wooded and a bit undulating.
A 9 holes course “executive”, par 29, of 4 232 feet, snaked around the hill, allowing the beginners to learn and to the more experienced to perfect their iron game.
A training center to improve knocks of the golf: practice on carpet, approach, putting-green, green bunkers, bunkers of course, slopping ball.

Hotel: The Montpellier Resort:

The three stars Montpellier Resort hotel is located in the heart of a beautiful golf course. Swimming-pool, fitness center, everything is made to relax here. The hotel has its own restaurant “la Garrigue” where you will taste classical and local cooking of quality and enjoy the wonderful view of the golf course.

Your room:

You will be accommodated in a double room decorated with care. Each of the 46 rooms of the hotel has all the modern comfort: satellite TV, air conditioning, wifi, minibar, safe, international telephone direct line, etc.

Leisure on site:

Outdoor swimming pool.
Golf.
Fitness center.
Restaurant.
Store of golf’s clothes and golf’s equipment.

Location :

Juvignac, near Montpellier

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Enjoy a romantic and gastronomic weekend for two in Normandy. Close to the Mont Saint Michel, is the Chateau d’Audrieu and its gastronomic restaurant: a sophisticated and welcoming environment. This romantic and gastronomic Domain is the ideal location to discover the numerous treasures Normandy has to offer. Between Caen and Bayeux in the heart of the county of Calvados, the Chateau d’Audrieu, an 18th century residence, listed Historical Monument, presents its harmonious and elegant proportions against the background of a vast tree lined park.

The Chateau d’Audrieu, a 4* hotel Relais & Chateaux, is a mix of sophistication and French “art de vivre”. The Hotel benefits from a beautiful garden with its fountain, an English style park with various species trees of more than three hundred years old and a large pool in the heart of a garden surrounded by bushes.

Leisure on site: 60 acre park, Out-door heated swimming-pool, Walking or cycling with mountain bikes

Things to see and to do in the area:

The famous D-Day Landing beaches and seaside resorts of the Pearl Coast: sailing marinas and nautical clubs
Towns of rich historical heritage such as Bayeux and its famous Queen Mathilda’s Tapestry or Caen, home of the Dukes of Normandy:  abbeys, museums, Memorial…
Escapades in the Norman countryside with its manor-farmhouses, cottages and orchards of apple trees
Visit and tastings of famous cidre and calvados
Many sporting activities such as golf at Omaha Beach, wind-sailing, horse riding, sailing…

Location :

Audrieu, Normandy, France

Access by road : 2H15 from Paris, 2H from Rennes
Access by train : 22 km from Caen train station  or 15 km from Bayeux train station
Access by air : International airport of Paris Charles de Gaulle (2H45) or Caen Carpiquet local airport (15 min)

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Spend a well being weekend at Bio & Spahotel La Clairiere in the forest of the natural park of the Vosges du Nord. It is a real sanctuary where you will benefit from the spa and its famed treatments whilst relaxing in one of the most natural environments. This short break is ideal to forget about every day life.

Enjoy a spa weekend for two including:
-          two nights in a double room category “confort”, with buffet breakfasts
-          two half board dinner
-          access to spa (with bathrobe) and 90mn treatment per person

Your Hotel:

The Bio & Spahotel La Clairiere *** with its 50 rooms, is situated in an ideal location to relax. It offers a 100% bio cuisine, free wifi access, and 200Kms footpaths around the hotel.

Spa :

The spa is an exclusive sanctuary of wellbeing. All 950m² of it are dedicated to immersing your body and mind in a state of total relaxation, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalised. The exceptional location of La Clairière enables you to experience a perfect blend of Nature’s four elements: water, earth, air and fire – the fundamental basis of natural harmony.
The spa offers whirlpool, stainless steel heated (30°) outdoor hydrotherapy pool, sauna, light sauna, aromatic steam bath, ice pool, tepidarium pool, wellness gym, indoor swimming pool.

The Refugium is dedicated to treatments, a real sanctuary of treasures from the earth. Here, the team of qualified therapists will help you choose from a range of 100% natural, holistic treatments, to suit your face and body.

Spa is accessible to people of at least 16 years old age.
Spa is open from 3 pm of arrival day to 8pm of departure date and Sunday mornings.

Price :

756 Euros (incl. VAT).

The price includes for two:
-          two nights in a double room category “confort”, with buffet breakfasts
-          two half board dinner
-          access to spa (with bathrobe) and 90mn treatment per person

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If travelling to Paris, there is something extraordinary to do just 45mn north of the French capital: a jet fighter experience! Get onboard the mighty Fouga Magister, and experiment up to 5 Gs in horizontal, vertical and oblique flight. See the ground evaporate at high speed and low-level flight.

Course of the flying experience : fly a jet fighter near Paris in France (allocate half a day)

You will arrive at the airport where you will meet our pilot.
He will brief you on the flight, plan instruments, manoeuvres as well as security and emergency procedures.
You will be geared up.
Then, take-off and enjoy! Flight time is 30 minutes. The pilot can even let you fly the plane if you can handle it.
A debriefing session will be organised after the flight.
Then we will celebrate with champagne if you still have strength left to lift your glass. You will also be presented with a diploma to remember this day.

The flight will be recorded on a camera from the cockpit to immortalise this unique moment.

The pilots: They have full military and civilian credentials, with many years of experience in the French Air Force.

The aircraft: Fouga Magister. The plane is maintained in strict accordance with Air regulations.

Participants and guests :

You are the only one with the pilot in the plane. You can have one to two guests.

Conditions and restrictions :

No previous flying experience is required.
You must not have any heart problems or neurological problems.
You must be over 15 years old. You must also be less than 2 metres tall (6.5ft).
Participants are advised to be well rested for the day of the flight and to avoid alcohol the previous day. Motion sickness is possible but unlikely.
This experience takes place in most weather conditions. Rescheduling due to weather conditions is rare. A confirmation of weather conditions will be done a few days prior to flight time.

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Lyon is one of the best destinations in France for food. Renowned for its “bouchon”, small and traditional restaurants, Lyon is definitely the place to be to take a cooking lesson. Learn to cook with a talented and renowned chef in Lyon. Enter the kitchen of Aurelie Chauvin, and discover the secrets to prepare delicious and tasty meals. Aurelie shares her experience gained at well-known restaurants such as the Arc en Ciel at the Meridien, L’Art et la Manière, and the restaurant Les Oliviers. Aurélie’s cuisine is diverse and with a refined taste. A truly wonderful experience for all epicurean.

3 workshops are available depending on your requirements:

Immersion: prepare a three course diner, with starter, main course and dessert that will please your guests. A glass of wine is also included in order to fully enjoy this culinary experience. Example of recipes: Tempura of vegetables, saumon à la plancha – risotto with mascarpone, crumble with pain d’épices…This workshop is done in the morning.

Night workshops: this session is ideal for professionals and consists in the preparation of a three course diner that you will be able to take home with you. Example: Gaspacho Andalou, Tatin d’échalottes – effeuillés of spinach with saffron, lavender crème brulée…

Thematic workshops: Aurelie focuses on cooking techniques or preparations or cuisines from various countries. You can work on sushi, patisserie, cutting vegetables… This workshop is ideal to get to learn the harmonies of cuisine and techniques to prepare a truly succulent diner.

Participants and guests  - The workshops are done in small groups of 6 people maximum.

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Evacuate your stress and recharge your batteries in Belle-Ile-en-Mer. This cure is especially designed to make the most of your stay and to restore your inner peace and well being. Specialists of the thalassotherapy centre at the superb Castel Clara will take care of you for a maximum impact. Also enjoy the beauty of Belle-Ile the well-named “beautiful island” with its rugged coast, sandy beaches and turquoise waters.

Your treatments are spread over three days, in half day sessions ( 4 treatments a day) and include:

A relaxing massage or bodysculpting with affusion shower (alternately)
A seaweed wrap and an algotherapy or a jet shower (alternately)
A seaweed bath or a multijet bath (alternately)
A session of underwater jets or aquagym

Your Hotel: The Hotel Castel Clara is a 4* hotel affiliated with Relais & Chateaux. It is a local institution, having accommodated presidents and personalities. Its environment is unique, overlooking the beautiful Anse de Goulphar, a creek with turquoise water, and the Atlantic ocean on the horizon. The Castel Clara is renowned for the quality of its service, its chef Christophe Hardouin who delivers a fine and iodized cuisine, and its beautiful location.

Leisure on site: Spa, thalassotherapy centre, an outdoor heated saltwater swimming pooll, two tennis courts.

The hotel can organise excursions and car rentals.

Leisure near-by: equestrian centre, golf, aero club, sailing, diving. Discover Belle-Ile on foot, along its coastal footpath. Put on comfortable walking shoes and discover the hundred of km of footpath encircling the island. The diversity of sceneries and landscape is spectacular. From the rugged coast (south of the island), with its cliffs and rocks, the big waves pounding on the land and shaping it, to the north coast, calm with sandy beaches and turquoise waters. The inside of the island is also unique with a countryside landscape almost resembling Normandy. Belle-Ile is truly diverse and magnificent.

This wellbeing weekend is available from February to November.

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