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00:00Join me on Grand Voyager as I travel from Qatar and beyond to uncover the secrets of the iconic cities.

00:09I'm Sarah Hedley-Hymers, a global solo traveller.

00:12I discover untold stories and hidden gems in luxurious destinations,

00:18unlocking adventure, activities, culture and more.

00:23Solo doesn't mean alone. My passport is ready. Let's go.

00:30Today, I'm heading to the land of glamour, colour and culture, just a seven-hour flight from Qatar.

00:41This region has long attracted artists, travellers and movie stars.

00:47Bonjour and welcome to the south of France.

00:51In this episode, I'll explore the glamour of the French Riviera, the flavours of Provence and the natural wonders of Verdun Gorge.

01:00I begin my journey here in Cannes, a star of the Côte d'Ivoire.

01:05Each spring, La Croisette, Cannes' famous three-kilometre boulevard,

01:10becomes the beating heart of world cinema during the Cannes Film Festival.

01:16At the centre of the boulevard stands the Carlton Cannes Hotel,

01:20an icon of hospitality that plays host to visiting stars.

01:25Imagine who's brushed shoulders with the lobby's majestic marble columns.

01:31From Hollywood legends to today's box office headliners.

01:36Today, I'm checking into one of the hotel's premier suites.

01:40This is the Katara Suite, one of the most luxurious suites in the hotel, named after the Qatar-based owners.

01:50Let me show you around.

01:51It feels like its own world.

01:54There's a grand lounge and dining area, perfect for living the Riviera lifestyle.

01:59The bedrooms are cosy havens, with en-suite bathrooms boasting freestanding tubs.

02:06And there's even a private sauna for added indulgence.

02:10My personal favourite space is the balcony.

02:16The views are simply iconic.

02:21Katara Hospitality restored and reopened the hotel in March 2023,

02:27following a two-year renovation that modernised the landmark,

02:31while preserving its belle-époque façade and historic charm.

02:35The gardens now frame the hotel with colourful flowers,

02:40peaceful seating enclaves and a sparkling pool.

02:44And the terraces are home to some of Cannes' finest restaurants,

02:48offering a front-row seat to La Croisette.

02:52Riviera is the place to see and be seen.

02:56It's casual dining, but with ultra-luxury ingredients.

02:59And I strongly recommend the pinza, topped with premium French truffle.

03:05Beyond the glitz of the boulevard lies a nulla side of Cannes, the old town.

03:11A hillside of cobbled streets and okra-washed houses

03:15that rises to offer sweeping views across the bay.

03:20Further afield, in the flower-coated hills north of Cannes,

03:24lies the perfume capital of the world, Grasse, home to Molinard.

03:29Founded in 1849, the legendary perfume house

03:33has been run by five generations of the same family.

03:37Its original farmhouse is now a museum

03:40where visitors can learn the secrets of centuries of French fragrance making.

03:46Molinard's Astrid Nicoud offered to show me around.

03:51Welcome to the distillery.

03:52Oh, it's like the Willy Wonka of perfume in here.

04:00The distillery room houses antique copper machines

04:03used to extract oils from flowers to create perfume.

04:07Can you tell me about the typical flowers that you would find here

04:13in the south of France as popular crops used for perfume?

04:16Of course. Directly in Grasse, ten minutes from here,

04:20you've got the Scentifolia Rosa

04:21that only picks up here in Grasse by hand.

04:26And every day we pick it up and then we distillate it directly.

04:30Jasmine also is the most important one.

04:33So if I'm making a perfume with you today,

04:36jasmine would be the most important one to use.

04:39Yeah, exactly.

04:39Okay, that's good to know.

04:41So when I'm trying to bottle the south of France,

04:44that's where I start.

04:44Yeah.

04:46If you'd like a souvenir fragrance from the south of France,

04:51Molinar's workshop is the perfect place to create it.

04:55Welcome to the prestige workshop.

04:57Frantavi, you've got the formula with the top notes,

05:01heart notes and base and fixative ones.

05:03When sampling perfume,

05:05the top notes are the first scents you notice.

05:07The heart notes give a perfume character

05:10and the base notes are the ones that last the longest.

05:13So these are my top notes going in.

05:18And I picked this one because of the cute name,

05:21Blackcurrant Bug.

05:22and I'm adding this finally to my very complex mix of fragrances,

05:31which I can already smell it and I'm quite proud of it.

05:35Let's try it right now.

05:37Now my bespoke scent is complete,

05:39but it's time to inhale.

05:41Mmm, beautiful.

05:44Yeah.

05:45What do you think about it?

05:46Really good.

05:47Great.

05:47I really like that.

05:48Congratulations.

05:48That is,

05:50that will remind me of my holiday.

05:52I hope so.

05:53Thank you.

05:53Great.

05:54This is a little piece of the south of France in a bottle.

06:02Inland from the Riviera,

06:04Provence is the land of fertile fields,

06:07where citrus trees thrive in the sun.

06:10And at its heart lies its most celebrated culinary treasure,

06:15the truffle.

06:16Chez Bruno is a renowned truffle restaurant in Laugue,

06:20founded in 1983 by Clement Bruno,

06:24and now run by his sons.

06:26Hello.

06:28Samuel.

06:29Benjamin.

06:30Welcome, Ed Bruno.

06:32Show me around.

06:34This Michelin-starred restaurant is a hotspot for celebrities,

06:37but behind its star appeal lies a proud family passion.

06:42Please.

06:44Samuel took me on a tour of the restaurant,

06:47drenched in rustic charm.

06:48There are private dining areas and secluded spots.

06:53This is the VVV IP table.

06:56And in the surrounding grounds,

06:57the family grows fresh vegetables that go straight to the plates.

07:02But before I sample the food,

07:04it's time to join head chef Benjamin,

07:07truffle hunter René,

07:08and his dog Baloo in search of truffles.

07:12Truffle dogs like Baloo are specially trained

07:15to sniff out the scent of truffles hidden beneath the soil.

07:18And today, we are in luck.

07:22Baloo has uncovered several.

07:25This is a nice truffle.

07:27It just smells very sort of potato-like.

07:29Yeah.

07:30And when we see the inside,

07:32and now you have to smell again,

07:34and it's a completely different smell.

07:36Oh, yeah.

07:37Now it's coming through.

07:38It's saving all the taste inside.

07:41So does that mean this will be extra flavoursome

07:44when we get it on the plate?

07:45Exactly.

07:46With the truffles gathered,

07:48I'm keen to learn the secrets of the restaurant's signature dishes.

07:51The humble potato is transformed using a few simple ingredients.

08:09Is that olive oil?

08:11Olive oil.

08:12And salt?

08:12Cicelte.

08:13Cicelte and pepper.

08:15This restaurant uses more than 5,000 kilograms of truffles each year,

08:20making up one of the largest consumers of truffles in the world.

08:25I do not want to think how many calories are in this bowl of truffle cream with potato.

08:30We don't have to talk about calories today.

08:32It's France.

08:33We don't speak about calories.

08:35We don't speak about calories.

08:36We speak about pleasure.

08:37Besides Benjamin's sublime potato dish,

08:41just about every ensemble on the menu is loaded with fresh truffle.

08:46From truffled hummus to lobster with truffle,

08:49the menu is truly decadent.

08:53Clearly, Chez Bruno isn't a restaurant.

08:56Oh, no.

08:57It is a temple of truffle worship,

09:00a sanctuary for truffle enthusiasts,

09:03paying homage to Provence's black diamonds.

09:07In nearby Cotignac, under the watchful shadow of its ancient caves,

09:15weekly markets transform the medieval village into a Provençal feast.

09:20Today, local cave home dweller Damien is going to show me where to pick up the best local produce.

09:26So, Damien, you're a local history enthusiast.

09:31Yes.

09:31What kind of things can we buy on the market?

09:34Market day, it's something quite unique.

09:37Especially in the season, it's much bigger.

09:39It's the best place to get healthy food.

09:41Fresh local produce is everywhere,

09:44and I couldn't resist picking up a few treats.

09:48Before leaving Cotignac,

09:49Damien invited me to share a rustic Provençal breakfast outdoors.

09:54A simple yet delicious spread of olives, goat's cheese, white fig jam and crusty bread.

10:00Now I've had a hearty French breakfast, I'm ready for an adventure.

10:05And Cotignac is famous for being the gateway to Verdun Gorge,

10:09which is dubbed the Grand Canyon of Europe.

10:12My guide today is Swedish national Håkan,

10:21who relocated to Provençal to run a bed and breakfast in nearby Montfort-sur-Argin.

10:27He offers his guests tours of Provençal in his vintage citron.

10:33And so the adventure begins.

10:37Håkan's unique tours give visitors a chance to experience Provençal at a fast pace.

10:42Today we're heading to the dramatic cliffs of Verdun Gorge.

10:46This natural wonder is Europe's deepest canyon,

10:50stretching 25 kilometers, with cliffs that rise up to 700 meters.

10:56If you're in the south of France, it's a must-see destination.

11:01As a B&B owner, this is one of the excursions that you recommend to your guests.

11:06Why is it one of your favorites?

11:08It's easy to get here, and you can make it in half an hour or five hours.

11:14It's called Gorge de Verdun, and also the Grand Canyon of France.

11:20Okay, let's go and take a look around.

11:22Oh, yeah.

11:26What an amazing journey this has been.

11:29The epic views of the gorge are breathtaking.

11:32What I've come to realize about the south of France is that even though it's known as the playground of the rich and famous,

11:39the real luxuries here lie in the simple pleasures,

11:43like the beautiful scenery and the joie de vivre of sharing a good meal with new friends.

11:49Just seven hours from the gulf, I'll certainly come back in a heartbeat.

11:53But for now, aviante.

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