The mediterranean grand road tour
Our Mediterranean route is not about the most photographed destinations, but about places where the landscape has preserved its true identity. Four stops. Four ways to discover the Mediterranean through art, gastronomy, design and some of its most extraordinary beaches.
Marseille
Architecture, gastronomy and hidden coves
( 01 )
/. Beach : Calanque d’En-Vau
Nestled between towering limestone cliffs, this turquoise cove can only be reached on foot or by sea. The journey requires some effort, but that is precisely where its charm lies.
( 02 )
/. Art : MUCEM
Designed by Rudy Ricciotti, MUCEM has become one of the Mediterranean’s leading cultural landmarks. Its architecture creates a lasting dialogue between history, landscape and contemporary creativity.
( 03 )
/. Taste : Alexandre Mazzia
Alexandre Mazzia is behind one of the most innovative and acclaimed culinary experiences on the French gastronomic scene.
( Editor’s Tip )
Arrive at MUCEM at sunset and continue your evening with a walk to the Vieux-Port.
Saint-Tropez & Ramatuelle
The Riviera at its most serene
( 01 )
/. Beach : Plage de l’Escalet
A pristine stretch of the French Riviera, where wind-sculpted rocks, crystal-clear waters and secluded coves are linked by the Sentier du Littoral coastal path.
( 02 )
/. Art : Bel-Air Fine Art
A gallery bringing together emerging and internationally renowned artists, reflecting the creative vitality of today’s Riviera.
( 03 )
/. Stay : Les Moulins de Ramatuelle
Hidden among vineyards and Provençal hills, this retreat celebrates the Mediterranean art of living through honest gastronomy and an unhurried pace.
( Editor’s Tip )
Walk the Sentier du Littoral early in the morning.
Nice
Mediterranean elegance
( 01 )
/. Beach : Plage de la Mala
Tucked beneath the cliffs of Cap d’Ail, this secluded beach remains one of the French Riviera’s most remarkable hidden gems.
( 02 )
/. Art : Musée National Marc Chagall
An essential visit to discover the artist’s most poetic vision and one of the world’s finest collections of his work.
( 03 )
/. Taste : JAN Restaurant
Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen brings together French tradition and South African influences through a contemporary and deeply personal culinary approach.
( Editor’s Tip )
Reach the beach on foot via the Chemin des Douaniers.
Amalfi Coast
The Mediterranean, vertically
( 01 )
/. Beach : Spiaggia di Vite
Sheltered by dramatic cliffs, this small beach remains untouched by the rhythm of mainstream tourism.
( 02 )
/. Art : Villa Rufolo & Fondazione Ravello
Home to one of Italy’s most iconic gardens, the estate also hosts an outstanding programme of contemporary art exhibitions.
( 03 )
/. Discover : Fiordo di Furore
Continue on to Fiordo di Furore and end the day at Marina di Praia before heading towards Palinuro.
( Editor’s Tip )
Arriving by a traditional gozzo boat from Amalfi offers one of the most authentic perspectives of the coastline.
