Bonjour from day three at the Provence
@bellevieretreats . ✨
This morning, we left the villa behind and drove through the Provençal countryside to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, one of the most beloved antique towns in the South of France.
The day began with a classic French breakfast at a turn-of-the-century café beside the canals before we wandered through the renowned market in search of art, porcelain, silver, and 18th-century treasures hidden among the winding stalls.
There is something endlessly inspiring about L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue…the faded shutters, flowing water, overflowing antique shops, and the feeling that beauty and history are simply part of everyday life here.
After an afternoon spent exploring at leisure, we returned to the quiet of the villa where guests relaxed in the garden beneath the plane trees as golden hour settled across the countryside.
Inside, I prepared for an evening inspired by the grand dame hotels of France—candlelight, layered tablescapes by
@bigdaydesign , and local wines poured slowly as the sun disappeared behind the olive groves.
Dinner began with strawberry gazpacho, followed by lobster soufflé with caviar and salmon en croûte, ending with strawberry rose pavlova prepared by our private chef
@haitchtable .
And as the evening came to a close, we gathered once more for tea and conversation by the fire.
Some days in Provence feel less like travel and more like stepping into another era entirely. 🕊️
Next year’s Belle Vie Retreats will be announced soon via the link in profile.
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