Grand Voyager | À la découverte du sud de la France
[Music] Join me on Grand Voyager as I travel from Qatar and beyond to uncover the secrets of the iconic cities. I’m Sarah Hedley’s, a global solo traveler. I discover untold stories and hidden gems in luxurious destinations, unlocking adventure, activities, culture, and more. Solo doesn’t mean alone. My passport is ready. Let’s go. Today I’m heading to the land of glamour, color, and culture. Just a 7-hour flight from Qatar, this region has long attracted artists, travelers, and movie stars. Bonjour and welcome to the south of France. In this episode, I’ll explore the glamour of the French Riviera, the flavors of Provence, and the natural wonders of Verdon Gorge. I begin my journey here in K, the star of the coat desire. Each spring, Lacquazette, K’s famous 3 km boulevard, becomes the beating heart of world cinema during the Can Film Festival. At the center of the boulevard stands the Carlton Khan Hotel, an icon of hospitality that plays host to visiting stars. Imagine who’s brush shoulders with the lobby’s majestic marble columns. From Hollywood legends to today’s box office headliners. Today I’m checking into one of the hotel’s premier suites. This is the Qatara suite. One of the most luxurious suites in the hotel, named after the Qatar based owners. Let me show you around. It feels like its own world. There’s a grand lounge and dining area, perfect for living the Riviera lifestyle. The bedrooms are cozy havens with on suite bathrooms boasting freestanding tubs, and there’s even a private sauna for added indulgence. My personal favorite space is the balcony. The views are simply iconic. Qatara Hospitality restored and reopened the hotel in March 2023 following a 2-year renovation that modernized the landmark while preserving its Bellipok facade and historic charm. The gardens now frame the hotel with colorful flowers, peaceful seating enclaves, and a sparkling pool. And the terraces are home to some of Khan’s finest restaurants, offering a front row seat to Laquisette. Riviera is the place to see and be seen. It’s casual dining, but with ultra luxury ingredients, and I strongly recommend the Pinsza topped with premium French truffle. Beyond the glitz of the boulevard lies another side of Can the old town. A hillside of cobbled streets and oakraw washed houses that rises to offer sweeping views across the bay. Further a field in the flowercoated hills north of K lies the perfume capital of the world. Grass home to Molina. Founded in 1849, the legendary perfume house has been run by five generations of the same family, its original farmhouse is now a museum where visitors can learn the secrets of centuries of French fragrance making. Malinar’s Astrid Nikud offered to show me around. Welcome to the distillery. Oh, it’s like the Willy Wonker of perfume in here. The distillery room houses antique copper machines used to extract oils from flowers to create perfume. Can you tell me about the typical flowers that you would find here in the south of France as popular crops used for perfume? Of course. are directly in grass. 10 minutes from here you’ve got the centifolia rosa that only uh picks up here in grass by hand and every day we pick it up and then we distillate it directly. Jasmine also is the most important one. So if I’m making a perfume with you today, jasmine would be the most important one to use. Yeah, exactly. Okay, that’s good to know. So when I’m trying to bottle the south of France, that’s where I start. Yeah. If you’d like a souvenir fragrance from the south of France, Molinar’s workshop is the perfect place to create it. Welcome to the Prestige Workshop. Front of you, you’ve got the formula with the top notes, heart notes, and base and fixitive ones. When sampling perfume, the top notes are the first scents you notice. The heart notes give a perfume character, and the base notes are the ones that last the longest. So, these are my top notes going in. And I picked this one because of the cute name, Black Currant Bug. And I’m adding this finally to my very complex mix of fragrances, which I can already smell it and I’m quite proud of it. Let’s try it right now. Now, my bespoke scent is complete. It’s time to inhale. M. Beautiful. Yeah. What do you think about it? Really good. Great. I really like that. That is That will remind me of my holiday perfectly. Great. This is a little piece of the south of France in a bottle. In land from the Riviera, Province is a land of fertile fields where citrus trees thrive in the sun. And at its heart lies its most celebrated culinary treasure, the truffle. Shea Bruno is a renowned truffle restaurant in Log, founded in 1983 by Clement Bruno and now run by his sons. Hello, Samuel Benjamin. Where Clement Bruno? Show me around. This Michelin starred restaurant is a hot spot for celebrities, but behind its star appeal lies a proud family passion. Please Samuel took me on a tour of the restaurant drenched in rustic charm. There are private dining areas and secluded spots. This is the VVV IP table. And in the surrounding grounds, the family grows fresh vegetables that go straight to the plates. But before I sample the food, it’s time to join head chef Benjamin, truffle hunter Renee, and his dog, Belaloo, in search of truffles. Truffle dogs like Belaloo are specially trained to sniff out the scent of truffles hidden beneath the soil. And today we are in luck. Belaloo has uncovered several. This is a nice truffle. just smells very sort of potato like and we and when we see the inside and now you have to smell again and it’s completely different smell. Oh yeah. Now you know because it is saving all the taste inside. So does that mean this will be extra flavorsome when we get it on the plate? With the truffles gathered, I’m keen to learn the secrets of the restaurant’s signature dishes. [Music] Our specialty is the potatoes. Signature dishes of the restaurant. It’s simple but really, really intensive and taste. The humble potato is transformed using a few simple ingredients. Is that olive oil? Olive oil and salt. Sea salt. Sea salt and pepper. This restaurant uses more than 5,000 kg of truffles each year, making it one of the largest consumers of truffles in the world. I do not want to think how many calories are in this bowl of truffled cream with We don’t have to talk about calorie today. We don’t. It’s France. We don’t speak about calories. We don’t speak about calorie. We speak about pleasure. M besides Benjamin’s sublime potato dish, just about every ensembler on the menu is loaded with fresh truffle. From truffled hummus to lobster with truffle, the menu is truly decadent. Clearly, she Bruno isn’t a restaurant. Oh, no. It is a temple of truffle worship, a sanctuary for truffle enthusiasts, paying homage to Provinc’s black diamonds. [Music] In nearby Cottonyak, under the watchful shadow of its ancient caves, weekly markets transform the medieval village into a provin feast. Today, local cave home dweller Damian is going to show me where to pick up the best local produce. So, Damian, you’re a local history enthusiast. Yes. What kind of things can we buy on the market? Market day, it’s quite unique, especially in the season. It’s much bigger. It’s the best place to get healthy food. Fresh local produce is everywhere, and I couldn’t resist picking up a few treats. Before leaving Cotinyak, Damian invited me to share a rustic provenal breakfast outdoors. A simple yet delicious spread of olives, goats cheese, white fig jam, and crusty bread. Now I’ve had a hearty French breakfast. I’m ready for an adventure. And Cottonyak is famous for being the gateway to Verden Gorge, which is dubbed the Grand Canyon of Europe. My guide today is Swedish national Han who relocated to Province to run a bed and breakfast in nearby Monosujan. He offers his guests tours of Provence in his vintage Citroen. And so the adventure begins. Hokan’s unique tours give visitors a chance to experience Provence at a fast pace. Today we’re heading to the dramatic cliffs of Verdon Gorge. This natural wonder is Europe’s deepest canyon stretching 25 km with cliffs that rise up to 700 m. If you’re in the south of France, it’s a must-see destination. As a B&B owner, this is one of the excursions that you recommend to your guests. Why is it one of your favorite? It’s easy to get here and you can make it in half an hour or 5 hours. called Gorsch the Veron and also the Grand Canyon of France. Okay, let’s go and take a look around. Oh yeah. What an amazing journey this has been. The epic views of the gorge are breathtaking. What I’ve come to realize about the south of France is that even though it’s known as the playground of the rich and famous, the real luxuries here lie in the simple pleasures like the beautiful scenery and the viv of sharing a good meal with new friends. Just 7 hours from the Gulf, I’ll certainly come back in a heartbeat. But for now, Avian
Grand Voyager | À la découverte du sud de la France
Des falaises spectaculaires des Gorges du Verdon aux tapis rouges de Cannes, le sud de la France allie glamour, culture et escapades cachées. Mais qu’est-ce qui captive les célébrités et les voyageurs dans cette région ?
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