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wildlife and the environment now enhance the beaches. It’s an astonishing success story, the first conservation programme of its kind, and other countries are now studying the results to learn how to keep more areas safe and preserved for the future. Lagoon city – Port Grimaud Built in the 1960s by visionary architect François Spoerry on former marshland, the ‘lagoon city’ of some 2,500 villas, is mindbogglingly pretty. Provence meets Venice. I was speechless at the unique architecture with buildings in every shade of pastel. Crossed by numerous canals, the alleys and squares are connected by small bridges and almost every home has a private boat mooring. You can get lost in its maze of narrow streets punctuated by bridges, but a short canal tour by boat Coche d’eau is the best way to truly appreciate this unique and incredible village on the sea. Lunch: L’Orangerie beach restaurant open year-round overlooking the beach, a great holiday atmosphere, delicious menu (linguini vongole is the most popular with the locals says owner Fabien) and perfect for watching the sunset. Port Grimaud © S. Oliver visitgolfe.com Pampelonne beach orangerie Domaine du Rayol S. Oliver visitgolfe.com nodded, enthralled by his natural story telling. “Well in the old days, the fishermen had too much fish, they couldn’t sell the ugly fish…” I’ll leave him to tell you the rest when you visit! Stay: Hotel Les Terrasses du Bailli 3* in Rayol-Canadel. Rooms have terraces with sun loungers overlooking the Med. The beaches are just minutes away on foot, a honeypot of a hotel in a tranquil location with access to private pool and beach, spa facilities and restaurant. Natural Beauty André Del Monte Dinner: Le Maurin des Maures restaurant Proprietor and chef André Del Monte, affectionately known to his customer as Dédé, is nicknamed the ‘King of the Bouillabaise.’ It’s been his signature dish for some 40 years at the restaurant which overlooks the Bay of Rayol and where the walls are Hotel Terrasses du Bailli © heurebleue.studio lined with photos of happy diners including French presidents and Hollywood celebs. “I make bouillabaise like you make at home, traditional. Cooking it is easy, cleaning the fish is hard. It’s all about the quality of products. My hands are stained red with saffron when I prepare it… I mix the fish with onions, garlic, tomato, potato and a few more things. I prepare it the day before to give it time for the flavours to infuse and give it a stronger taste. It’s a sharing meal, even after so long making it, I still have it at home, I love it” he grinned. “You want to know the story of bouillabaise?” I The Gulf of Saint-Tropez may be small, but the landscape is incredibly diverse. From the beaches to the Massif des Maures, one of the oldest masses on earth, a strikingly vivid chain of primeval rocks in hues of grey, red and violet, covered in chestnut and cork forests. The Corsica-like garrigue, an undergrowth of aromatic herbs, fauna and flora scents the air. There are around 40 wineries where the sun-blessed grapes produce the most elegant roses, whites and reds. This is a place for hiking, cycling, horse riding, visiting the botanical gardens, and enjoying the region’s amazing nature activities. 14 | The Good Life France The Good Life France | 15
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