Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, the 750-acre luxury resort situated in the heart of Provence, is delighted to announce new team members, services and facilities for the start of the 2014 season.

Gastronomic Changes

Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort has welcomed Two Michelin Starred Chef,Yannick Franques, as the new Executive Chef to oversee the talented team of 60 culinary staff and four restaurants: Le Faventia, Le Gaudina, Le Tousco Grill and Les Caroubiers. Yannick Franques is a world-class Chef with a wealth of experience, talent and passion. With 25 years of experience, Yannick will bring a new level of excellence to Terre Blanche's restaurants, which combine Mediterranean flavours with traditional and contemporary cuisine.

CARITA

The Terre Blanche Spa is proud to present its new partnership with CARITA.  With a reputation as an innovator of elite care for face, body and hair, CARITA treatments combine relaxation with avant-garde technology offering powerful results. Spa therapists will offer CARITA treatments to hotel guests and spa members. Within the new menu is a Signature Treatment 'TERRE BLANCHE by CARITA' - a two-hour revitalising and relaxing massage, hair-treatment and facial.

Golf Membership

Terre Blanche, a European Tour Destination and 2013's 'Golf Resort of the Year',   has launched new golf membership benefits and rates for 2014.  Guests can enjoy year-round access to the resort's two internationally renowned golf courses, as well as to the Albatros Golf Performance Centre, first to be recognised as a European Tour Performance Institute. The new benefits include preferential rates in the resort and at other European Tour destinations, VIP access to competitions and an invitation to Wentworth Golf Club in the UK.

Suites and Villas

'Soft' changes have been made to the 115 suites and villas. In keeping with the combination of traditional and contemporary Provençal decor, locally-produced terracotta and gold throws on the beds and sofas have been added. All suites are also equipped with new digital televisions with 140 international channels and free internet access.

Terre Blanche's New Packages 2014:

New Golf and Spa Package – One night at Terre Blanche for two people, which includes one green fee and one spa treatment. Rates start from €545 with breakfast included.

3 & 6 Day Spa Packages – Terre Blanche Spa is offering 3 & 6 day spa retreats, which combine a luxurious array of treatments aiming to renew in a short period of time, leaving guests feeling peaceful and relaxed. Rates start from €1380.

Gastronomic Package – For Mother's Day, Easter Day, Pentecost and National Day, Le Faventia Restaurant will be offering celebratory menus created by Executive Chef Yannick Franques, from €135.

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Notes To Editors:

TERRE BLANCHE LOCATION:

45 Minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport

35 Minutes from Cannes, La Croisette

90 Minutes from Marseille

90 Minutes from Aix-en-Provence

80 Minutes from St-Tropez

RECENT TERRE BLANCHE AWARDS:

- France's Leading Resort (World Travel Awards 2013)

- Best Resort Hotel (International Hotel Awards 2013)

- Best Spa Hotel in France (International Hotel Awards 2013)

- IAGTO Award – Best Golf Resort Europe 2013

- “Le Chateau” voted best course in France and Terre Blanche voted Best Resort in France by Fairways Magazine April 2013

-'Le Chateau' awarded 14th place within the top 100 Golf Courses in continental Europe for 2013-2014 by

GOLF WORLD Magazine UK

TERRE BLANCHE HISTORY:

At the end of the 1990s, Dietmar Hopp discovered the exceptional landscape of Terre Blanche and fell in love with what was then a dreamlike plot of woodland from a project never completed. The avid golfer and entrepreneur had great vision for what the immense space could become. Today, the stunning location that is now Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort reflects the passion of Hopp's dream, whilst preserving the fragile balance of its natural surroundings. An environmentally aware and carefully built resort and golf centre, Terre Blanche aspires not only to provide the upmost quality experience for its guests but also to enhance the economy and tourism of the region.

For further press information please contact:

Olivia Johnson or Clementine Darby at Peretti Communications

Telephone: 020 7244 1930

Email: olivia.j@peretti.com or Clementine.d@peretti.com