George and Amal Clooney enjoy an alfresco lunch with Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber in France

They touched down in the south of France on Friday. 

And George Clooney and his wife Amal embraced an afternoon of wining and dining on Tuesday as they sat down for a picturesque alfresco lunch with close friends Cindy Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber. 

The American actor, 61, cut a laid-back figure in a black polo and framed his face with blue tinted sunglasses for the outing at La Colombe d’Or Hotel and Restaurant.

Trip: George Clooney (pictured) and his wife Amal enjoyed an alfresco lunch with close pals Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber in the south of France on Tuesday

His human rights barrister wife, 44, was the epitome of chic in a cut-out playsuit, which boasted eye-catching colours including chartreuse, pink and white. 

Amal completed her summery look with large brown shades, a stylish sunhat and a pop of red lipstick. 

Model Cindy, 56, also sported a sunhat for their double date and looked stunning in a purple midi dress. 

Couple: The American actor, 61, and his human rights barrister wife, 44, held hands as they relished a day of wining and dining at La Colombe d'Or Hotel and Restaurant

Couple: The American actor, 61, and his human rights barrister wife, 44, held hands as they relished a day of wining and dining at La Colombe d’Or Hotel and Restaurant

Dining: The film star cut a laid-back figure in a black polo and framed his face with blue tinted sunglasses

Quality time: The couple landed in the south of France on Friday

Dining: The film star cut a laid-back figure in a black polo and framed his face with blue tinted sunglasses

Pretty: Amal was the epitome of chic in a cut-out playsuit, which boasted eye-catching colours including chartreuse, pink and white

Pretty: Amal was the epitome of chic in a cut-out playsuit, which boasted eye-catching colours including chartreuse, pink and white

Chic: Amal completed her summery look with large brown shades, a stylish sunhat and a pop of red lipstick.

Chic: Amal completed her summery look with large brown shades, a stylish sunhat and a pop of red lipstick.

Businessman Rande, 60, wore a white polo and perused the menu – offering French, Mediterranean and European cuisine –  with his wife.

After their idyllic lunch, Cindy and Rande were spotted getting into a taxi to take them to the next location.   

George and Rande have been friends for more than 30 years and founded the tequila company Casamigos Tequila after doing extensive research, about 700 samples worth, according to the former bar owner. 

Summery: Model Cindy, 56, also sported a sunhat for their double date and looked stunning in a purple midi dress

Summery: Model Cindy, 56, also sported a sunhat for their double date and looked stunning in a purple midi dress

Relaxed: Businessman Rande, 60, wore a white polo and perused the menu - offering French, Mediterranean and European cuisine - with his wife

Relaxed: Businessman Rande, 60, wore a white polo and perused the menu – offering French, Mediterranean and European cuisine – with his wife

Where next? After their idyllic lunch, Cindy and Rande were spotted getting into a taxi to take them to the next location

Where next? After their idyllic lunch, Cindy and Rande were spotted getting into a taxi to take them to the next location

Serene: The eatery is located in a scenic spot, where diners enjoy the privilege of scenic views all around

Serene: The eatery is located in a scenic spot, where diners enjoy the privilege of scenic views all around

The pair were making about a thousand bottles for themselves and friends, when a distiller told them they needed a license to continue, and thus the company was officially founded with another partner in 2013.

The company sold for $700 million in 2017, but the friends still remain part of the operations.  

The alfresco lunch comes following reports that George and Amal were reportedly set to splash out £6.8million (€7.9million) on a sprawling 425-acre estate in the south of France.  

Business: George and Rande have been friends for more than 30 years and founded the tequila company Casamigos Tequila after doing extensive research

Business: George and Rande have been friends for more than 30 years and founded the tequila company Casamigos Tequila after doing extensive research

Involved: The company sold for $700 million in 2017, but the friends still remain part of the operations

Involved: The company sold for $700 million in 2017, but the friends still remain part of the operations

The property is located in Brignoles in the Var, known as Domaine de Canadel, which boasts a swimming pool, tennis court and a 25-acre (10-hectare) vineyard.

The stunning historic house is also thought to be just a stone’s throw from George’s fellow Hollywood star and Oceans’ co-star Brad Pitt’s Château Miraval in Correns, meaning the pals would be neighbours while in Europe.

Set on 425 acres (172 hectares) the 18th century main house is thought to be spread out over three stories to provide ample space and was been remodelled in the 1990s by architect Bruno Lafourcade, reports Dirt

Property: The alfresco lunch comes following reports that George and Amal were reportedly set to splash out £6.8million (€7.9million) on a sprawling 425-acre estate in the south of France

Property: The alfresco lunch comes following reports that George and Amal were reportedly set to splash out £6.8million (€7.9million) on a sprawling 425-acre estate in the south of France