By Stéphane Durand.
5 remarkable vegetable gardens, grown on exceptional estates
From the Camargue to the Médoc, via Corsica and Provence, discover 5 exceptional estates where nature inspires the table and the art of living, where carefully cultivated vegetable gardens offer locavore foods that go straight from harvest to plate.
What if true luxury meant reconnecting with the land? From the wild Camargue to the gentle Provençal countryside, from the hills of Corsica to the vineyards of Bordeaux, Plume Travels opens the doors to five exceptional estates, where nature and gastronomy are one and the same.
The Murtoli estate, luminous by nature
In southern Corsica, between sea and scrub, lies a timeless estate where nature reigns supreme: welcome to Murtoli. More than just a place to stay, this vast green setting cultivates excellence at every turn, from the organic vegetable garden to the Michelin-starred plate. Imagine olive groves as far as the eye can see, flocks of ewes and fields of green grass.
La Chassagnette, serving the vegetable garden
At the gateway to Arles, between wild lands and golden lights, lies a gourmet oasis like no other: La Chassagnette Nature sometimes needs a helping hand, and chef Armand Arnal understands this well, entrusting 8 gardeners with the care of his kitchen garden. And not just any garden, since the chef has offered him
Maison D'Estournel, the beauty of terroir in the heart of Saint Estèphe vineyards
In the heart of the Haut-Médoc, amidst the Saint-Estèphe vineyards that produce the famous grand cru classé Château Cos d'Estournel, between gourmet gardens and wine heritage, nestles a confidential address where luxury and legendary terroir meet: Maison d'Estournel. If the Médoc is renowned for its wines, don't forget that the Gascony region of France is also renowned for its wines.
La Bastide de Marie: tamed nature
Deep in the hills of the Luberon, where Provence reveals its most beautiful secrets, lies a bucolic hamlet called La Bastide de Marie. Combining beauty and goodness, La Bastide de Marie is located in Ménerbes, a small village in the heart of the Luberon, in the Vaucluse region, ranked among the country's most beautiful villages. And since it
Les Sources de Caudalie, castle life
by Stéphane Durand At the gateway to Bordeaux, between centuries-old vines and Michelin-starred cuisine, Les Sources de Caudalie celebrates the perfect blend of nature, well-being and haute cuisine. The only luxury hotel in Bordeaux, Les Sources de Caudalie is nestled in the heart of the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. And if the place is renowned for its spa with its wooded decor and speciality
