In the Laurentides, Mauricie and Charlevoix regions, leaving behind the summer heat you can still practice open-air sports, like fishing and make kayak and rabaska (the long Indian canoe) excursions, or go through wood paths by foot, by bike, on a horseback or by quad.

In this moment of the year the eyes get lost in the huge maple expanses which create an unbelievable colour vibration: red, orange, gold, brown, the colours of trees losing leaves while waiting for the winter. Between peat bogs and tee-pees, lakes and red-hot woods, from one sucrerie to the other to learn how to make maple syrup, in Quebec in this period one can enjoy a sudden rise of temperature 820-22 degrees) and a fable atmosphere.

To stay in total harmony with nature, there is the Hotel Sacacomie in Saint Alexis des Monts, co-resort fully built with pine trunks, very simple oasis of rustic elegance with 109 rooms, half of which with whirlpool bath, boutique, Spa and panoramic restaurant. After an excursion at the beaver reserve, after reaching an Indian village by canoe, fishing and dining beneath trees branches, after a tour on a hydroplane unveiling the isolation of the place, one can enjoy a Swedish massage or taste a cognac in front of the fireplace.

Of a different kind is the Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello, obtained by a Victorian palace. A resort with golf field and Spa, whose building has been built with huge cider trunks, rustic luxury hitting right when entering the hall, with at the centre a monumental fireplace. The game reserve surrounding the resort is wonderful: a lodge with 70 lakes, a real escape from the world.

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Italian version

Planned and built with exquisite taste in the best Arabic-Andalusian style, the The Residence Tunis is located in La Marsa, near Carthagen and Sidi Bou Said, overlooking a large stretch of golden sands that leads to the sea. The hotel, a reference point for élite tourism has been built in Kasbah style, thus recreating a refined and fascinating atmosphere: surrounded by palm gardens and Mediterranean maquis gently sloping down to the sea, positioned on the beach of Les Cotes de Carthage, only twenty minutes away from the centre of Tunis, it is to this date the only Tunisian hotel of the group “The Leading Hotels of the World”.

The palace, built in Arabic-Andalusian style, hosts 170 rooms, 9 of which are suites, well distributed over 4 floors with private terraces. Almost all of the rooms enjoy sea view and are built with original noble materials. The hotel offers a stay marked by unforgettable experiences; traditional Tunisian dinners at the El Dar, with traditional music, dances and singing; Pecheur dinners, with the best spiced seafood.

The restaurants cater for all tastes: the Oliver offers a cuisine, which the chefs themselves call “sunny”, rich in colours and smells of the best Mediterranean tradition; at Li Bai, in the decor of claustras, red lacquered seats, delicate china, artistic works and serene music, our Chefs serve a large selection of subtle dishes from every corner of millenary China; while at the Poolside Bar e Grill, you can enjoy in your swimsuits light salads, vegetables and pizzas. For those guests who really have to or want to stick to their diets, the Le Neroli offers light meals with controlled nutritional value and, through the assistance of a dietician, allows to plan personalised nutritional programs.

Heir of a long tradition of hydrothermal treatments, Tunisia is nowadays the second destination worldwide for wellness tourism and the Thermes Marins de Carthage is the most famous centre for thalassic therapy in the country.

Entirely surrounded by pillars, patios and fountains, the centre recreates the magical atmosphere of ancient Roman thermal baths and of oriental hamman, Turkish baths, to welcome guests and make them feel at the centre of every attention. The hotel spa offers Thalassotherapy treatments, while the modern fitness centre provides professional advice by specialists, including doctors, hydro-therapists, cinesi-therapists and fitness instructors. It is the ideal place to relax and practice sports while dipping into the blue of the Mediterranean Sea.

Speaking about sport, Residence Tunis has chosen Robert Trent Jones II, international acclaimed designer for his talent and his ability to combine the pleasure of game with natural environment, to build its splendid The Residence Golf Course: an exceptional golf course, located in the heart of a natural reserve where migrating birds surround and accompany the player along the 18 holes. The Residence golf course enjoys an idyllic position and a sunny climate throughout the year. Characterised by wonderful views overlooking the landscape, it is rich in connections around the lake shores, where intricate fairways dotted by water obstacles alternate. Particular attention has been paid to the integration of the 18 holes with the landscape, in order to respect the natural shape of the place and its ecological bonds, thus creating not only one of the best golf courses in the Mediterranean area, but also one of the most environmentally friendly.

This PAR 72, 6,451 m long, where a 26 HCP is advised, offers an incredible view and the sensation of being in a another world. But the mild climate and the all-year-round sun must not make the player forget the challenges of the track. This place, where competition is constantly present and game corners are stimulating, is sometimes caressed by sea breeze and sometimes swept by African winds, a very emotional experience for the guest. Golf players can find a sufficient number of obstacles that challenge their skills, requiring strength and precision of shots.

Robert Trent Jones II has designed over 240 golf courses in 4 continents: The Residence Golf course represents his first work in North Africa. With its 4,000 square metres, the Club House is an majestic architectural jewel, whose exceptional accommodation and services are exactly what ever could be desired for a relaxing after-game. The restaurant and its contemporary atmosphere offers to choose between an internal dining room and a big terrace. The menu, incredibly inspired by the flavours of the entire world, is able to satisfy even the more demanding gourmets. With its swimming pool and welcoming atmosphere, players will be glad to have a stop in this place, which combines wonderful Zen peace with a certain glamour.

The Residence Golf Course provides all the services required by the standards of an international level classy golf: training classes, lessons for beginners and advanced players, golf carts rental, carts and bags produced with the most recent design, a spacious grass driving range hosting up to 80 players, two bunkers and pitching green, a pro shop, caddie and restoration services along the whole track.

It is said that in 1680, due to the passion for the scent of orange blossom by Italian Princess Nerola, this fragrance become fashionable in the entire city of Rome; the denomination Neroli was indeed adopted to designate the scent of orange blossoms. The hotel chose this delightful soothing fragrance of orange blossom as its own signature to delicately perfume the glamour atmosphere of the hotel. The lobby and the rooms are scented by the delicate aroma to subtly mark our memories of a serene stay.

The Residence – Tunis Hotel & Golf Course
Les côtes de Carthage
BP 697 – 2079 La Marsa Tunisia
Phone: (0021671)910101 – Fax: (0021671)910144
www.theresidence.com
sales-tunis@theresidence.com – golf-tunis@theresidence.com