WELCOME GUIDE YOUR HOLIDAYS LE CLOS DES OLIVIERS

SUMMER 2021 www.lamisoleil.com SOMMAIRE YOUR HOLIDAYS WITH L’AMI SOLEIL

3 Welcome

4 L’Ami Soleil

7 The Resort

16 Useful Informations

17 Markets

18 The Region

24 Avantages Privilèges

31 Check Out

35 Lamy Property - Buy your second home in Vidauban BIENVENUE

Dear holiday guests, It is with great pleasure that the whole L’Ami Soleil team welcomes you to our little holiday village in the heart of the Provence. By staying in our domain you place your holidays in our hands, and we thank you for the confidence that you have placed in us. Everything has been done to help you experience some of the happiest and most unforgettable days with us. In this brochure you will find all useful information for you to enjoy your stay in the domain to the full. Our staff is at your entire disposal should you have the slightest question. On behalf of L’Ami Soleil, I wish you an excellent stay at Les Clos des Oliviers.

Jan HERMAN General Manager

COVID19: Depending on the evolution of the health situation this summer, the information in this welcome brochure may be slightly modified.

L’AMI SOLEIL 5 DESTINATIONS

CHOOSE FROM AMONG 5 PRIVATE DOMAINS IN THE SOUTH OF

On the Mediterranean coast in the heart of Provence, passing through the Hautes-Alpes, l’Ami Soleil offers you four sunny destinations for happy family holidays. Do you want more information? Have a look at our website. www.lamisoleil.com PRIVILEGE CARTE L’AMI SOLEIL

To use a L’Ami Soleil privilege card is to enjoy numerous additional advantages when reserving and during your holidays in our domains. Privilege cancellation insurance* Choice of house according to your preferences Special «Privilege Client» reductions Many reductions on site

*see conditions on our website.

DON’T STILL GET YOUR CARD ? Ask it at the reception to get reductions when visiting our privilege partners and book your next stay by L’Ami Soleil directly on our website: www.lamisoleil.com THE RESORT LE CLOS DES OLIVIERS THE RESORT LE CLOS DES OLIVIERS

Situated a mile or two from the Gulf of Saint-Tropez in the quiet, typically provençal village of Vidauban, our private guarded domain is an ideal place to enjoy rest and relaxation. An aquatic park of 600m², tennis courts, a multi- sports pitch, playgrounds, pétanque, etc. The Clos des Oliviers has an exceptional infrastructure. Built in a provençal style, the villas offer holidaymakers complete comfort, inside and out: landscaped garden, terrace and barbecue. From the Gorges du Verdon to the little villages of Provence, the hinterland offers countless possibilities for visiting.

RECEPTION PARTIES

SWIMMING POOL SPORTS FACILITIES

MINI CLUB SERVICES LOW SEASON Variable schedule RECEPTION (on display in the reception area).

The reception is located right away on your left when you enter the domain. Our team is at your disposal in case you have any question about the domain, the region and the activities you should do in the near. In case of any trouble, please let us know as soon as possible in order to avoid any complication or misunderstanding.

OPENING HOURS HIGH SEASON

Monday From 9am to mid & from 3.30pm to 6pm Tuesday From 9am to mid & from 3.30pm to 6pm Wednesday From 9am to mid & from 3.30pm to 6pm Thuersday From 9am to mid & from 3.30pm to 6pm Friday From 9am to mid & from 3.30pm to 5pm Saterday From 8am to mid & from 2pm to 8pm Sunday From 9am to mid SWIMMING POOL

600 m2 OF FUN AND D’AMUSEMENT The water sports complex has a large swimming pool, a paddling pool, a water park with toboggans and water slides, bubble baths and an upstream canoeing course. Sun baths are arranged all around the pool for you to rest and relax. You can hire mattresses from the lifeguard (4€ / day). Opening hours are posted at the entrance to reception.

ACCESS & RULES - NEW IN 2021

To access the aquatic complex, you must scan your electronic bracelet at the gate. This bracelet will be given to you when you arrive at the reception. Access is free and exclusively available to our guests. For reasons of hygiene, shorts and Bermuda shorts are not allowed and the shower is mandatory. MINI CLUB HIGH SEASON ONLY

« LES MINIONS » The miniclub “Les Minions“ welcomes your children aged 5 to 12 free of charge from Monday to Friday. They will be surrounded by official multilingual and dynamic activity leaders. On the programme: sports and game activities, DIY, early learning games, dance and shows, mini disco, etc. The children prepare a show during the week and perform for you on Friday night. The Mini-club is conceived for you to give your children unforgettable holidays.

PROGRAMME The complete program is available at the «ANIMATION» information point (see map). PARTIES HIGH SEASON ONLY

ENJOY YOUR SUMMER WITH L’AMI SOLEIL There’s something for all tastes and all ages in Le Clos des Oliviers ! Your evenings are lit up be entertainment on the village scene. Entertainers’ show every Sunday to start the festivities. During the week, the outside performers get you singing and dancing. The bill includes magicians, singers, hypnotists, DJs for theme nights, a foam party or a cabaret.

JEUX APERO Every day at apero time, join our dynamic, fun- loving team at the village bar, a happy place where family comes first. SPORT

SPORTS FACILITIES For sporting holidays, welcome to Clos des Oliviers. For getting back in shape after our nights of madness, nothing quite like pulling on your trainers and enjoy a bit of sport. As a tenant on the property, you will benefit from the complete sports infrastructure free of charge. • Petanque: lighted lane • Ping-Pong: 2 tables • 2 tenniscourts lighted • Children’s playground • Multiple sports ground • Beach volleyball court • Football field

MATERIALS Materials free available on request to the animation team: on presentation of an identity card and depending. SERVICES HIGH SEASON ONLY

SUPERETTE No need to look anywhere else, you can find all that you want in the domain’s minimart. Situated right next to reception, this convenience shop offers you cosmetic products, food, drinks, something to prepare your aperitif, board games, ...

BAKERY Baguettes, croissants, chocolate bread, ... you can find everything you need for your breakfast in the domain’s baker’s shop, next to reception

LA PAYOTTE DU CLOS Situated opposite the scene of the domain, beside the swimming pool, the snack/bar invites you to pleasant and convivial moments on the terrace. The bar snacks and nibbles include: tapas, Chicken fries and also icecreams, etc. ANIMATION JULY - AUGUST

Throughout your holiday week our team of L’Ami Soleil animators and entertainers offers activities to delight young and old alike. Days and nights packed full of all kinds of exciting things to do. Activities around creativity, rhythm, games and sports are offered, tailored to the age of your children. The youngest guests (5 years and up) can enjoy the mini-club. Older children can take part in the aquagym courses, swimming pool games and sports tournaments and try their hand at pétanque.

PROGRAMME COMPLET THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM IS DISPLAYED ON THE BIG BOARDS IN THE DOMAIN - INFORMATION POINT (SEE MAP). USEFUL INFORMATIONS LE CLOS DES OLIVIERS

ACCES - The magnetic badge issued on your arrival is necessary for entering and leaving the domain with your vehicle.

LAUNDRY - They are two laudry in the resort. Please have a look at the map to localize them.

EMERGENY NUMBER - In case of emergency, dial 112

RULES - You will get the domain’s safety instructionswhen you check in. This document sets out the rules of correct conduct that you should follow during your stay.

BARBECUES - Because of danger of fire, we ask you to remain careful during its use. Please refer to the instructions of the interior rules.

PARKING - Parking is limited to designated parking spaces, in front of your house or beside the big lane.

SPEEDNESS - For everyone’s safety, the speed limit is 10 km/h.

BINS - Trash bins for household waste are available near your accommodation outside the property. For bottles, plastics and cartons, please use the recycling banks.

DOGS - They must be kept on a leash. Pets must be kept way from play areas. Please pick up your pet’s droppings in order to make sure the Estate continues to be enjoyable for everyone.

RÉCEPTION : +33 (0) 494 99 99 60 TAXI : +33 (0) 494 67 35 22 USEFUL OFFICE DU TOURISME : +33 (0) 494 73 10 28 NUMBERS DENTISTE DE GARDE : +33 (0) 498 01 62 63 MEDECIN DE GARDE : +33( 0) 848 13 31 33 MARKETS VIDAUBAN AND ITS REGION

PROVENCAL MARKETS Make the most of your stay in Provence and stroll around the markets in typically provençal little villages Vidauban market with its 100 or so stalls is held in the village square every Sunday morning from 08:00 to 13:00. Only a 10 minutes’ drive from the domain, market is the biggest of all the provençal markets and is surely worth the extra mile.

LUN MAR MER JEU VEN SAM DIM

Vidauban Lorgues Les-Arcs-- -Flassans Saint-Tropez Saint-Maxime in Italy (A environ 1h30) Vintimille San Rémo

Night Markets (juillet-août) Roquebrunes S/ Saint-Raphael THE REGION LE THE REGION LE VAR

An unique region, the true nature of the South. Nestled in the heart of Provence in the department of Var, our holiday village «Le Clos des Oliviers» is ideally situated near numerous tourist sites. Use your stay in Vidaubanto discover some jewels of the Provence. Saint-Tropez, Saint-Raphael, the surrounding countryside, the Gorges du Verdon, the Plaine des Maures or the seaside, the beach and the Mediterranean, ... Numerous day trips can be planned around the domain to complete your holidays.

VIDAUBAN BIG 10 - WHAT TO DO IN THE REGION? AVANTAGES PRIVILÈGES VIDAUBAN

ROSÉ DE PROVENCE A typically small provençal town with more than 11 000 inhabitants, Vidauban enjoys a privileged situation. Half of its territory is made up of woodlands and another large part is given over to agriculture. Many wineries devoted to the cultivation of the vine produce a wine of recognized quality, «appellation d’origine controllée».

NATURE AND SOIL Protected by the Chapelle Saint-Brigitte, Vidauban is crossed by two watercourses: the Argens and the Aille, whose waterfalls are especially admired. The town centre has many squares with pretty fountains where it is nice to spend some time in the shade of the plane trees. BIG 10 WHAT TO DO IN THE REGION ?

1. LES GORGES DU VERDON This canyon, gouged from the rock by the river Verdon over thousands of years and now famous all over the world, is only a one hour’s drive from our domain.

2. SAINT-TROPEZ 40 km from Vidauban, this little village in the Côte d’Azur is the preferred summer retreat of the stars and the jet set. It owes its popularity to the charm of its little streets, its beaches and its port, from which magnificent yachts put out to sea.

3. VISIT TO THE CELLARS DE CAVES & WINE-TASTING How can you visit Provence without visiting a winery? Our rosés have always made the Provence famous. 4. AQUA’LOISIR PARK LE DROP’IN A few hundred yards from the domain, this water leisure park will delight your younger children and teenagers. On the programme: trampolines, inflatable games, water jump park, etc.

5. THE OUTLYING COUNTRYSIDE AND TYPICAL PROVENÇAL VILLAGES Squares fringed with bars and restaurants, charming little streets punctuated with stone cottages, mediaeval constructions, little fountains dotted around, ... set off on a discovery of the Provence.

6. LORGUES MARKET, THE BIGGEST IN THE PROVENCE The big market in Lorgues is held every Tuesday morning. A visit not to be missed during your stay in Provence. You can find everything there! Foodlovers’heaven. 7. CANYONING There’s no lack of activities. Make the most of your visit to discover the joys of canyoning in the middle of nature.

8. LA PLAINE DES MAURES This mountainous massif separating the Côte d’Azur from its hinterland is worth the detour. Ideal for walking, a true immersion in nature, a feel of Africa hangs over the plain.

9. BEACHES AT FRÉJUS 30 mins by car and you’re on the beach. Enjoy yourself and spend a day relaxing in the sand and sun of the Côte d’Azur. After all, it’s the holidays there too.

10. A BIKE RIDE ON THE BYCICLE VINE La Vigne à Vélo and la Méditérranée à Vélo, two itineraries in Dracénie, bout 100 kilometres long, suitable for the whole family. AVANTAGES PRIVILÈGES

The «L’Ami Soleil» Privilege Card entitles you to a whole range of reductions from our preferred partners. These reductions are among the many advantages of the Privilege Card.

YOU DON’T YET HAVE ONE? Go to reception and order your card now. You can then benefit from these reductions and make the most of your stay in Portiragnes-Plage

FIND OUT YOUR REDUCTIONS CHECK OUT BACK HOME CHECK OUT GO BACK HOME

TIMING During the summer season, departures take place on Saturdays between 8 and 10 am. When you check out, please bring your keys, magnetic badges for the gate and pool access bracelets. EARLY CHECK OUT In case you wish to leave your villa outside the opening hours of the reception, please deposit your house keys in the box provided for this at the reception.

The inventory of fixtures will be done after your departure by our services, the deposit will then be returned (subject to damage caused). In order to avoid possible misunderstandings, it is preferable to report any damage during your stay. BEFORE TO LEAVE THANK YOU TO RESPECT ...

• The dishes must be washed and put away and the dishwasher emptied. • The refrigerator must be defrosted and emptied, the oven cleaned. • The bins emptied, no food left in the cupboards. • The barbecue and grill cleaned. • The furniture put back in place. • The sheets and towels put on the terrace table. • The shutters fastened, the windows and sunshade closed.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COMPREHENSION FEEDBACK YOUR OPINION MATTERS

What did you think of your holidays with L’Ami Soleil? With a view to the ongoing improvement of our infrastructures and domains, we listen to what our holidaymakers have to say. When you get back from your holidays please consider placing your opinion on TripAdvisor or on our page Facebook. In parallel, when you return home, you will receive, a satisfaction questionnaire. We hope you will have enjoyed a pleasant stay at Le Clos des Oliviers. Thank you for your comments.

LAMY PROPERTY L’ACHAT D’UNE SECONDE RÉSIDENCE

BUY YOUR OWN VILLA IN VIDAUBAN Did you know that the holiday homes in the L’Ami Soleil villages are available for sale?

Built during the early 2000s by the Belgian Lamy Group, the villas were then sold on to private individuals who transferred rental management of their properties to L’Ami Soleil, the tourism management company of that group.

INVESTING IN LEISURE, OR THE ART OF COMBINING PLEASURE AND RETURN ON INVESTMENT. So, you enjoyed your holidays, the domain and the region? Then why not buy your own accomodation?

• TAX AVOIDANCE • VAT REBATES • ANNUAL YIELD • RENTAL INCOME • A HOME IN THE SOUTH • ETC. Visit our internet site to find out more about properties still for sale in our various villages.

Infos : www.lamyproperty.com