In the hinterland of Provence, in the heart of nature, a small road winding through forests and olive groves leads to Château de Berne, a five-star Provence hotel. Start your day with a walk along one of the many trails through the vineyards, or discover the secrets of the local wines during a personal tasting in the centuries-old wine cellar. After a relaxing afternoon by the pool, enjoy refined dishes at the Michelin-starred Le Jardin de Berne restaurant. In short, this is the ideal stay for sports enthusiasts, foodies and those seeking tranquility alike!
Caractère clients receive a bottle of wine from the estate and homemade pastries with a minimum stay of five nights or from one night in a Suite or Suite Prestige.
The hotel is open from early March to late December.
34 rooms and five villas.
You can check in from 4pm. Check-out is by 11 am.
From 765 euros.
The hotel has its own wines. There are 150ha of organic vines planted on the private estate. Wine-growing was even practised here from before the Romans!
All rooms are spacious and decorated in a luxurious and rustic style and have views of the castle, forest, garden or vineyards.
We prefer the Deluxe, a spacious room most of which has a balcony or terrace with a nice view.
The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools. One pool is Adults only and heated, a second pool is for families and not heated.
The hotel has an extensive wellness area of some 800 m² with sauna, two Jacuzzis, hammam and fitness. In addition, you can enjoy a relaxing massage or treatments. There are 100 km of footpaths on the 515-hectare estate. Ideal for a relaxing or sporty walk in the agricultural environment, along the banks of a small river, through the woods or among the vineyards. An ideal moment of discovery for nature lovers. There are also four signposted cycling routes on the estate with different levels of difficulty so everyone can have fun. Bike hire, even electric bikes, is available at the hotel. The property's wine cellar welcomes you daily from 10am to 6pm for a tasting of different wines, olive oil, jams or honey. This hotel is also a great base for excursions to numerous charming Provençal villages and possibly a day trip to the Côte d'Azur.
Children of any age are welcome here.
For a unique experience, we recommend booking a table at the 1-Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant Le Jardin de Berne. Here you have a view of the 3,000 m² kitchen garden where they pick vegetables and herbs every morning and then bring them to the kitchen.
Casual Chic.
In the morning you will enjoy an extensive and carefully prepared breakfast buffet with homemade products and fruit from the own domain, in fine weather you will eat on the terrace. In the gastronomic restaurant Le Jardin de Berne with 1 Michelin star, the chef will surprise you with refined and natural dishes with the accent on the full flavors of Provence and especially ingredients from the own vegetable garden and the immediate surroundings. The cozy bistro next to the wine cellar with "Bib Gourmand" and authentic dishes, is the ideal place to spend cozy and delicious moments. Here you can choose from Provençal classics to tapas and pizzas. From mid-May to the end of September, you can also enjoy light lunches, grills and many other delights that will tickle your taste buds on the large terrace of the summer restaurant L'Olivier de Berne every afternoon with a view of the vineyards.
Château de Berne is uniquely and quietly located in a beautiful green setting with numerous vineyards and olive groves on an immense 515 ha vineyard. The centre of Lorgues is about 4 km away, Draguignan 16 k m away, the beaches of Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël 40 km away, Les Gorges du Verdon 46 km away, Saint-Tropez 54 km away, Cannes 65 km away and Nice 100 km away.
The nearest airports are Nice: at 92 km and Marseille at 125 km. Les Arcs - Draguignan railway station is 17 km away.
A transfer is possible on request.
If you come by car, you can park for free outside in the guarded car park. There is also a free electric car charging station for all types of cars.
Superb and uniquely located hotel with professional management, refined cuisine and discreet luxury. The excellent base for interesting excursions or a relaxing vacation. Very personal service, class in every detail.