Join The Kindness Empire's Experience on the Côte d'Azur, June 10-17, 2023.
Experience this magical region of France like never before.
Nurture your sense of self in the beautiful light and la Mer of the Côte d'Azur.
Let The Kindness Empire guide you to incredible spaces such as islands, gardens, artists' studios, markets, and museums that will nourish your soul.
- Day 1: Arrive at Nice airport or Cannes train station
- Transfer to the Château de La Napoule and Villa Marguerite, historic properties overlooking the Sea. Staying at these properties is a rare opportunity as the Villa is not open to the public and only guests of La Napoule Art Foundation are invited to stay at this art center. Enjoy the beauty, light, and peace. Relax and unwind after your journey. Stroll to the beach for a swim, if you like.
- Yoga offered on site.
- Happy hour with cocktails, wine, and cheese followed by a welcome supper with wine provided by The Kindness Empire.
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Day 2: Art Nurturing Peace
- Private behind-the-scenes tour of the Château de La Napoule, its artist studios, and gardens noted by the French government for their beauty.
- Creativity workshop led by The Kindness Empire in a historic studio and garden overlooking the Sea.
- Enjoy lunch by the Sea (optional swim in the Sea)
- Return for happy hour and supper
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Day 3: Art Sustaining Us
- Morning creativity workshop led by The Kindness Empire
- Tour Fondation Maeght
- Enjoy lunch in the cafe and gardens (included)
- Return for happy hour and supper
- Optional supper at the Colombe d’Or (optional extra)
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Day 4: Our Internal and External Landscapes
- Morning creativity workshop led by The Kindness Empire
- Tour Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
- Enjoy lunch in the beautiful cafe and gardens (optional extra) or return for a picnic lunch by the Sea
- Enjoy happy hour and supper at the Villa Marguerite.
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Day 5: La Mer
- Morning creativity workshop led by The Kindness Empire
- Visit Picasso museum
- Picnic lunch or lunch at a local restaurant (optional extra)
- Visit Musee de Vence
- Visit Roman women's “laundry”
- Return for happy hour and supper
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Day 6: The Art of Silence
- Morning creativity workshop led by The Kindness Empire
- Visit brocante in Cannes
- Ferry to an island with vineyards and home to a silent order of monks
- Wine tasting and tour of vineyard
- Lunch at restaurant on the island (optional extra) or picnic lunch supplied
- Opportunity to swim in the Sea
- Return for happy hour and supper
- Day 7: The Art of Fragrance
- Morning creativity workshop led by The Kindness Empire
- Visit the perfume capital of the world and create your own perfume scent to bring home with you
- Enjoy a picnic lunch or at a local restaurant (optional extra)
- Visit botanic gardens
- Return for happy hour and special leaving supper
- Day 8: Departure (breakfast provided)
What's Included:
- Accommodation at the private Villa Marguerite or Château de La Napoule. Only friends of the La Napoule Art Foundation are invited to stay at this historic castle and villa overlooking the Mediterranean. Rooms are comfortably furnished with antiques. There is no elevator in this historic castle, its gardens, and art center. This is not a place that you can book to stay independently, online or via travel agents.
- Transfers between off-site visits
- All cuisine prepared for you on-site (any optional restaurant meals are noted "optional extra" on the itinerary)
- All wine and drinks on site
- All creativity workshops from The Kindness Empire
- All creativity workshop materials
- Your personal art products culminating from creativity workshops
- All private instruction from local experts
- Entrance fees to all off-site workshops and cultural institutions
- All off-site guides
- All off-site experiences
- Ferry
- Please note, itinerary subject to change
What's not included:
- International airfare to and from Nice, France
- Transfers from airport to/from accommodation on arrival/departure days
- Travel Insurance (while travel insurance is not required, it is highly recommended to purchase a plan.)
- Meals or drinks at restaurants
- Personal shopping items
Experience Prices Vary According to Room/View:
Garden view room in the Villa Marguerite $5,250
Sea view room in the Villa Marguerite $6,000
Sea view room with balcony in the Villa Marguerite $7,500 (1 available)
Sea view room in the Château $8,000 SOLD OUT
Inquire about shared room discounts by emailing Support@TheKindnessEmpire.com
After the $500 deposit is paid to hold your space, you will be charged two payments. Half of your Experience cost, minus the $500 reservation deposit you already paid, will be due on March 10, 2023. The final half of your Experience cost will be due on May 10, 2023.