Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche now open
March 25 2004 - 8:02AM
PR Newswire (US)
Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche now open First Resort
in Europe/Second Property in France for Leading Luxury Hotel
Company TORONTO, March 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Opening today,
Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche is located in a
secluded and spectacularly scenic region of Provence, close to the
Cote d'Azur. The 115-suite property has been built into a hillside
just outside the villages of Tourrettes and Fayence, in the Domaine
de Terre Blanche, with a backdrop of sloping vineyards, olive
groves and lavender fields. The second property in France for Four
Seasons Hotels and Resorts, this new Resort has been designed as a
residential retreat, discreetly melding with the landscape and
offering suites- only accommodations. "Our first Resort in Europe
is the perfect complement to Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris,"
said Wolf Hengst, president, worldwide hotel operations, Four
Seasons Hotels and Resorts. "We have a unique opportunity to make
the most of our stunning location and provide our guests with a
wonderful leisure experience in this part of the world." At the
heart of Four Seasons Resort Provence at Terre Blanche are two Dave
Thomas-designed championship golf courses, each one catering to
players of all levels in a captivating setting amidst the
property's towering pines. Guests can perfect their skills or learn
new ones at the David Leadbetter Professional Golf Academy and
driving range. Beside the Golf Clubhouse is a 6,459 square foot
(600 square metre)infinity pool, which appears to be carved out of
the landscape. The spacious pool deck also includes a whirlpool and
children's pool. Dedicated fitness and spa villas offer a range of
activities and services. Each of the Resort's 115 suites is
locatedin one- or two-story villas. French doors open onto an
expansive private terrace, providing scenic views across the
countryside to the mountains beyond. The villas are connected by
meandering walkways within gardens elegantly landscaped for
privacy. Terracotta-tiled roofs complement the warm ochre tones of
the villas, and the contemporary design of the interiors
incorporates natural wood and stone textures characteristic of
Provence. Rattan chairs, woven rugs and regional artwork continue
the Provencal theme. General Manager Dimitrios Zarikos has overseen
the pre-opening phase of the Resort, and previously assisted with
the opening of Four Seasons properties in Cairo and Paris. From
Normandy, Executive Chef Philippe Jourdin heads up the kitchen.
Faventia, the Resort's main restaurant, serves contemporary
Mediterranean cuisine with Provencal influences, with dining both
indoors and alfresco. The carefully compiled wine list offers fine
Provencal vintages as well as an international selection. Lighter
fare is served in The Clubhouse and The Lobby, and in the warmer
weather, the Tousco Grill offers outdoor dining. The versatile
meeting and banquet space totals 7,847 square feet (729 square
meters), supported by sophisticated communications/audio-visual
technology and 24-hour business services. Meeting rooms lead out to
private lawns or terraces. With a history spanning four decades and
a portfolio that extends worldwide, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
is the world's leading operator of luxury hotels, currently
managing 62 properties in 29 countries. Four Seasons Resort Costa
Rica, opened January 17, 2004 and Four Seasons continues to grow,
with more than 20 projects under construction or development in
choice locations around the world. Inthe next several months, the
company will open new properties in Budapest, Whistler, British
Columbia and Hampshire, England. Four Seasons continues to have
more of its hotels designated as AAA Five Diamond properties than
any other hotel company and it has the most Mobil Five Star awards
in the industry. The company is also consistently highly ranked in
readers' surveys in publications such as Conde Nast Traveler,
Travel + Leisure, Institutional Investor, Andrew Harper's Hideaway
Report, Gallivanter's Guide and the Zagat Survey. Information on
the company and its 43 years of achievement in the hospitality
industry can be accessed through the Four Seasons Web site at
http://www.fourseasons.com/. DATASOURCE: Four Seasons Hotels and
Resorts CONTACT: please contact: Nicola Blazier, Aynsley Wintrip,
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, (416) 449-1750, ,
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