Join James Lane Post for six nights, September 11 to 17, in the beautiful Provence region of France and Sanremo on the stunning Italian Riviera as we explore the rich gastronomic heritage and exceptional wines of these renowned regions. Enjoy three nights at Château Saint-Roux, a historic 15th-century farmhouse and vineyard, followed by three nights at the Royal Hotel Sanremo, a luxurious five-star resort and member of Leading Hotels of the World.
The trip includes hotel accommodations, breakfast each morning, four multi-course dinners at restaurants selected by James Lane Post editors, local wine tastings, a baking class, a Sanremo food tour that includes the medieval village of La Pigna, luxury shopping at The Mall Sanremo, and an afternoon spent in Saint-Tropez, among other activities with plenty of free time reserved for guests to explore on their own. Email jessica@jameslanepost.com to book.
Food & Wine Tour of Provence & The Italian Riviera – 6 Night Itinerary
Cost: $2700 (double occupancy) or $3500 (single occupancy) – The retreat is limited to 14 guests.
The price includes accommodations, transportation between included activities and hotels, breakfast each morning, four multi-course dinners with wine, wine tastings, a baguette baking class, a Sanremo food tour, and use of hotel amenities such as the spa and pool at Royal Hotel Sanremo and Pétanque courts at Château Saint-Roux.
Not included: flights to and from Europe, transportation to and from the airport, and additional dining or activities. The closest airport is Nice Côte d’Azur Airport.
Thursday, September 11
4 pm: Check-in Château Saint-Roux
8 PM: Dinner at Le Table at Château Saint-Roux
Friday, September 12
Morning: Breakfast
10:30 am Baguette Baking Class
2 pm: Wine tasting at Château Minuty
4 pm: afternoon and dinner in Saint-Tropez
Saturday, September 13
Morning: Breakfast + a game of petanque, hike, or a walk on the mini-farm
Afternoon: Wine Tasting at Château Saint-Roux
Sunday, September 14
Morning: Breakfast
11 am: Check out
11:30 am: Car Service to Sanremo
4 pm: Check-in Royal Hotel Sanremo
8 pm: 3-course dinner at Royal Hotel Sanremo’s Fiori di Murano
Monday, September 15
Morning: Breakfast
9:30 am: Shuttle to The Mall Sanremo for shopping.
Afternoon Suggestions: Explore Sanremo: rent bikes for the boardwalk, visit the markets, beaches, shops, Daphne Fashion & Perfume Museum, Sanremo casino, etc.
Tuesday, September 16
Morning: Breakfast
9:30 am: Sanremo Food Tour. An authentic Ligurian street food and historic tour of the medieval village of La Pigna – a 3.5-hour private small tour with 11 food & wine tastings along the way, including local bakery specialties, extra virgin olive oil & olives, two local DOC wines, Parmigiano Reggiano, true Italian gelato, and Bacio di Sanremo (local cake).
Afternoon: Book a time to use Royal Hotel Sanremo’s spa amenities and/or relax by the pool
8 PM: Dinner in Sanremo
Wednesday, September 17
Morning: Breakfast
11 am: Check out
* The itinerary is subject to changes.
Refund Policy: In the event of a cancellation, 90% of the retreat cost will be refunded until August 1, 2025. For cancellations between August 2 and August 19, 2025, a 50% refund will be given. Cancellations 21 days before the trip are non-refundable.