TERRE BLANCHE HOTEL SPA GOLF RESORT***** 4 RESTAURANTS • TWO 18-HOLE GOLF COURSES • ALBATROS GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER • REAL ESTATE 3100 Route de Bagnols-en-Forêt • 83440 Tourrettes • Var • France Hotel reservation : +33 (0)4 94 39 36 00 - [email protected]Golf contact : +33 (0)4 94 39 36 93 - [email protected]www.terre-blanche.com Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort***** Awarded European Golf Resort of the Year 2013 Tourrettes, France – November 16th, 2012: Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort ***** has been voted 2013’s “Golf Resort of the Year – Europe” Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort ***** has been voted 2013’s “Golf Resort of the Year – Europe” by the International Association of Golf Tourism Operators (IAGTO), global trade organization for the Golf industry. The prize has been awarded on Thursday November 15th, 2012 at the IAGTO Awards gala dinner during the International Golf Travel market (IGTM). The European Golf Resort award is voted for by IAGTO’s specialist golf tour operator members which now number over 450 from 59 different countries. Each operator was asked to vote for what they considered to be the best performing golf resorts of the year. The following criteria were considered: • Customer Satisfaction • Quality of Golf Courses and Accommodation • Value for money • Support from Suppliers, Tourist Boards & Airlines • Professional Conduct of Suppliers • Accessibility to Tee Times It is with a great honor that Terre Blanche received the distinguished accolade from the industry, a wonderful recognition for the whole team, who is thankful for the support, welcoming it as an encouragement to continue working towards excellence and delivering a unique experience in France. About Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort ***** Nestled in lush nature, 35 minutes away from Cannes and 45 minutes from Nice Côte d’Azur International airport, this 750-acre luxury destination comprises of an all Suite & Villa 5-Star Hotel, a renowned 35,000 sqft Spa, two championship Golf Courses, the Albatros Golf Performance center and exclusive real estate. Subtly combining the charm and character of Provence with the chic of the Côte d’Azur, Terre Blanche is elegantly integrated into the landscape, set like a Provençal village and built with the respect of its local environment. From the local vineyards, markets and artists to the French Riviera beaches and glitzy cities, Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort ***** is a perfect combination for those who seek a heavenly retreat in Provence with world-class Golf facilities. Offering space, nature, serenity and top-notch activities, the resort is also ideal for private gatherings and events.
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TERRE BLANCHE HOTEL SPA GOLF RESORT*****4 RESTAURANTS • TWO 18-HOLE GOLF COURSES • ALBATROS GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER • REAL ESTATE
Tourrettes, France – November 16th, 2012:Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort ***** has been voted 2013’s “Golf Resort of the Year – Europe”
Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort ***** has been voted 2013’s “Golf Resort of the Year – Europe” by the International Associationof Golf Tourism Operators (IAGTO), global trade organization for the Golf industry. The prize has been awarded
on Thursday November 15th, 2012 at the IAGTO Awards gala dinner during the International Golf Travel market (IGTM).
The European Golf Resort award is voted for by IAGTO’s specialist golf tour operator members which now number over 450 from 59 different countries. Each operator was asked to vote for what they considered to be the best performing golf resorts of the year.
The following criteria were considered:
• Customer Satisfaction• Quality of Golf Courses and Accommodation
• Value for money• Support from Suppliers, Tourist Boards & Airlines
• Professional Conduct of Suppliers• Accessibility to Tee Times
It is with a great honor that Terre Blanche received the distinguished accolade from the industry, a wonderful recognition for the whole team, who is thankful for the support, welcoming it as an encouragement to continue working towards excellence and delivering a unique experience in France.
About Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort *****
Nestled in lush nature, 35 minutes away from Cannes and 45 minutes from Nice Côte d’Azur International airport, this 750-acre luxury destination comprises of an all Suite & Villa 5-Star Hotel, a renowned 35,000 sqft Spa, two championship Golf Courses, the Albatros Golf Performance center
and exclusive real estate.
Subtly combining the charm and character of Provence with the chic of the Côte d’Azur, Terre Blanche is elegantly integrated into the landscape, set like a Provençal village and built with the respect of its local environment. From the local vineyards, markets and artists to the French Riviera beaches
and glitzy cities, Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort ***** is a perfect combination for those who seek a heavenly retreat in Provence with world-class Golf facilities.
Offering space, nature, serenity and top-notch activities, the resort is also ideal for private gatherings and events.
The resort indeed boasts two 18-hole PAR 72 Golf courses designed by Dave Thomas in 2004:
• Le Château course, ranked 18th in the Continental European Top 100 by Golf World Magazine, and host of a European Senior Tour event “French Riviera Master”.
Le Château course stretches 6,616 metres (7,235 yards) and is characterised by several spectacular water obstacles. The bunkers, greens and flag positions provide the challenges of a true championship course, rewarding players for precision and distance. Scenic highlights include memorable views of a picturesque lake and a 19th-century castle. This year-round showpiece provides a magnificent challenge that is sure to test the abilities of even the most proficient golfer.
• Le Riou Course, reserved to the hotel guests and Club members, hosting a Ladies European Tour Access Series ” Terre Blanche Ladies Open”.
Le Riou is a highly technical course requiring strategy and precision, stretching to 6,005 metres (6,567 yards) and featuring rolling contours and winding fairways. The course unfolds through pine- and oak-lined hills and valleys, pro-viding inspiring views of medieval Provençal villages and the Southern Alps.
In 2010, Terre Blanche entered the European Tour Properties network and the even more exclusive European Tour Destination label, counting 5 destinations in the world.
Last year, the Albatros Golf Performance center was labellised the world’s first “European Tour Performance Institute”, as part of a long term program to create an international portfolio of state-of-the-art Performance Institutes. The European Tour Performance Institute (ETPI) combines golf coaching and sports science in order to optimise each individual’s capabilities, from the novice amateur to top flight professional golfers such as Terre Blanche’s Touring Professional, Raphaël Jacquelin (number 1 player in France). The Albatros combines in one venue state-of-the-art facilities: an extensive driving range, the best teaching with the Leadbetter Academy, as well as the unique Biome-caswing concept.
Golf
Located in an amazing 35,000 square-foot villa, the Terre Blanche Spa is sur-rounded by cypress trees, scented bushes and aromatic plants with contem-porary art touches that will bring guests together in a rare space to enjoy a most luxurious and rewarding spa experience.
The spa features 14 treatment rooms and two couple suites. There is an in-door swimming pool and an outdoor heated vitality pool, sauna, hammam, laconium, ice shower and tropical shower, hair salon, manicure and pedicure studio. In addition to providing well-being for the body, the Zen and Fitness studios offer a wide range of activities.
The complete immersion is magical, the luxury is endless and entirely devoted to a guests’ well-being.
Spa
With 115 Suites & Villas from 60m2 to 300m2, all featuring a private terrace, Terre Blanche 5-star Hotel offers myriad possibilities for families, couples, sports lovers and business people, and all with the same concern: to offer you breathing space and peace of mind. Guests travelling with children will appreciate our Kids’ Club, where the experienced staff will help the youngsters make the most of their time away from school.
A peaceful hideaway, Terre Blanche is also a wonderful place to celebrate life’s important moments, whether it is a wedding, anniversary or family reunion.Located in Provence, the resort naturally wishes to offer the best of local and French cuisines and wines, welcoming you in four restaurants, from the pool-side Tousco, Les Caroubiers at the Clubhouse, Le Gaudina Lounge or the gastronomic Le Faventia restaurant.
And for those who like to stay active: an amazing infinity pool, two refreshingly shady tennis courts, a petanque game, the fitness facilities and indoor pool at the Spa, Golf facilities... without forgetting the pure pleasure of discovering the surrounding Provencal countryside walking, cycling or horse-riding, gliding. But also nearby sailing and water sports in the bay of Cannes, canyoning in the amazing Gorges du Verdon, or skiing in the southern Alps.
Suites & Villas
TERRE BLANCHE HOTEL SPA GOLF RESORT*****4 RESTAURANTS • TWO 18-HOLE GOLF COURSES • ALBATROS GOLF PERFORMANCE CENTER • REAL ESTATE
Finally, it is with the greatest pride Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort ***** recently announced its affiliation to the exclusive collection “The Leading Hotels of the World”.
The prestigious luxury hospitality organization represents more than 430 of the world’s finest independent hotels, resorts and spas. The resort also joined the “Leading Spa” and “Leading Golf” portfolio.
Being part of The Leading Hotels of the World family, Terre Blanche will now be able to build on its great reputation for extraordinary service and facilities and nurture its uniqueness and personal touch.
The owner Mr Oliver Hopp, whose father discovered Terre Blanche back in the 90s and had the vision to design this exceptional land and magnificent scenery in Provence into a dream hotel, spa and golf destination:
“We are extremely thankful to receive this great distinction today as it is a recognition from the professionals in the Golf & Travel industry, an award we were dreaming of. It is a wonderful support for our team to keep working hard towards excellence, to innovate and be a key actor in the French Golf industry which is in full development as the
country prepares to host the Ryder Cup in 2018.”
Contacts:
Gilles Fouilleroux, Managing Director Terre Blanche Hotel & Spa [email protected]
Jean-Marie Casella, Managing Director Terre Blanche [email protected]
