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WINE ESTATE IN PROVENCE

Food & Wine

Deeply committed to quality, Château de Berne is planted with 277 acres of vines producing Côtes de

Provence AOP (Protected Designation of Origin) wines.

The estate's Grand Cru wines, the fruit of time-honored wine growing expertise, are acclaimed by the finest

restaurants.

The Château produces signature square bottles of its elegant and highly-reputed red, white and rosé wines

every year. Our Sommeliers love sharing their passion with guests through a variety of cellar tours, guided

wine tasting sessions and oenology workshops.

An ode to Provence's legendary lifestyle, Château de Berne also offers guests a genuine

culinary voyage of the senses. Our Chef, Benjamin Collombat, will surprise you throughout the

seasons with his unique and playful gastronomic experiences.

In the refined setting of "Le Jardin de Benjamin", guests savor creative and authentic cuisine

celebrating the terroir of Provence and home-grown produce straight from our Kitchen Garden!

You can also opt for "La Table du Chef", for an exclusive and intimate behind-the-scenes dinner

in the wings of the gastronomic restaurant.

The "Bistrot", set next to the Wine Shop (La Cave), serves casual, local cuisine reminiscent of

French classics.

Picnic hampers will also be available to visitors, for a taste of gastronomy combined with nature!

Château de Berne's "Cooking School" welcomes gastronomy and good food buffs for an

unforgettable learning experience in the company of our Chef and his team.

Share the magic…

Savour the moment …

Immerse yourself in Provence’s legendary lifestyle for a day.

Discover the pleasures of wine tasting and spend an agreeable moment in an unforgettable environment.

- 11.00am: guided tour of the Chäteau’s cellar and introduction to wine tasting (3 wines/1 hour)

- Noon: Lunch at ‘Le Jardin de Benjamin’, menu ‘En plein Coeur du Potager’, beverages excluded

From 2 to 15 pers: €68 / pers

Combining gastronomy with an insight into wines, this day will certainly appeal to you

- 11.00am or 04.00pm: technical tour of our Wine cellar and comparative tasting of 6 wines (1 ½ hour)

- Lunch or Dinner at ‘Le Jardin de Benjamin’, for a gastronomic experience , beverages excluded

(discovery menu)

From 2 to 15 pers : €84 / pers

Discover the secrets of our gastronomic cuisine and winemaking techniques in the company of our experts!

- 10.00am: Cookery class with our Chef followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared in the

morning (drinks included)

- 04.00pm: guided tour of the cellar and introduction to wine tasting (3 wines/1hour)

From 2 to 10 pers. : €149 / pers

Duration 1 hour: Following a short visit of the wine stores, discover one of our signature wines for a guided

wine tasting.

Individual - Schedule : at 11.00am or 4.00pm

€15/pers for a booking for 2 to 3 people

€10€/pers for a booking for 4 to 10 people

Private visit : €25/pers for a booking for 2 to 10 people

Group - Schedule : on request



Duration 1h30 : Guided visit of our barrel aging cellars followed by a comparative tasting of 6 of Château

de Berne wines.






€13,50/pers for a booking for 11 to 20 people


Duration 2h30 : Discover the path of making wines with a short stop in the vineyard, a visit of the production

cellar followed by a guided tasting of 6 Château de Berne wines.








Duration 45mn : Enter the world of wine-tasting, learn how to appreciate the subtleties of wine and how to

explain your perception of the wine using your senses. (6 wines)

Schedule : on request




€5/pers for a booking for more than 100 people

Duration 3 hour : Private and exclusive wine discovery for a unique experience. According to the season

and the estate activities : wine tour, visit of the owner’s private cellar, vertical tasting, blind tasting with

snacks, discover the different tasks of the wine grower/ oenologist and meet them at work.



A sensorial path which starts in the cellar by a technical approach of the making of a rosé wine. Then its

mysteries will be unveiled through playful workshops during which you will discover the different shades and

aromatic essences linked to the rosé wines. This session will end with a tasting of 3 or 4 Chateau de Berne’s

wines: Apple, peach, pineapple, berries, are some of the aromatic discoveries you will experience. You will

have to train your nose and tasting buds a little harder!

Duration 2 hours



This workshop starts with a visit of the cellars. Then an initiation into blind tasting through 3 wines of different

origins will lead you to the characteristics of a particular grape varietal. Like the perfect « sommelier », you

will blind taste and analyze 3 wines and use a tasting sheet. You will have to discover in which wine the

discussed grape varietal hides.

Duration 2h30



Join in the fun!

The grape harvest is the climax of the vine-grower’s work. Take part in this convivial harvest and enjoy a

unique experience. The vine growers will welcome you and share with you their passion for wine, from the

vine to the finished product in the bottle.

The exclusive experience of a harvest !

Welcome coffee at the Cellar, introduction to the estate’s history and the terroir concept. Meeting with the

vine growers at work, vine grower’s break (cold meat, baguette, wines of the Château…). Back to the

grape harvest, collect the grapes and route to the cellar, go to the grape reception hopper. Guided tour of

the cellars, wine tasting. Lunch at Le Jardin de Benjamin, our gastronomic restaurant.

Individual :


Group:



(Program subject to change depending on the weather / available from mid September up to mid October depending

on the start of the harvest, only during weekdays Monday to Friday, either Château de Berne or Château des Bertrands

estate : transfer offered up to 8 people) (Our insurance covers any incident)

Unique Team Building experience : have a blast creating your own wine !

First, a technical visit of the production cellar. Second, compete to create the best wine. Each of the team must

create the winning blend with the different varietals provided. After three trials, your team will choose the best

blend. The next step is to create a label with an eye catching or funny advertisement. The best combination will

be judged and a prize will be awarded to the winning team.

Duration 3h



We advise you to come with a cardigan for the visit of the cellars (room temperature around 14°C)

All our visits are available in French or in English. Dutch and German: on request and only available for a private

visit.

If you come in company of your translator guide, the visit will only be available on a private basis in French or

English.

(*) 2016 rates VAT included, subject to modification without prior notice

Take time to relax, unwind…

Taste the colours and flavours …

Revel in a gourmet holiday at our luxury wine estate.

1 night in a Deluxe double room with breakfast

1 dinner at gastronomic restaurant ‘Le Jardin de Benjamin’ (half board menu excluding drinks)

1 guided tour of the cellar and introduction to wine tasting (3 wines/1 hour)

From €264 per pers.

2 nights in a Deluxe double room with breakfast

1 dinner at gastronomic restaurant ‘Le Jardin de Benjamin’ (half board menu, beverages excluded)

1 cookery class : culinary workshop at 10.00am followed by lunch** with the dishes you have prepared

in the morning

1 guided tour of the Château’s cellar and introduction to wine tasting (3 wines/1 hour)




2 cookery classes: culinary workshop at 10.00am followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared in

the morning





3 cookery classes: culinary workshop at 10.00am followed by lunch with the dishes you have prepared in

the morning

1 Pastry cookery class: at 03.00pm on Tuesday


1 free visit of Lorgues market (departure from the hotel at 07.45am in our chauffeured driven car)

1 free visit of an olive oil mill on Tuesday after the market with return transfer to hotel (depending on

opening months)


Arrival on Sunday – departure on Friday

4 nights in a Deluxe double room including breakfast


1 refining aromatic scrub with precious and rare spices (30min – Well-being rituals)

1 relaxing North African massage ritual (30min – Well-being rituals)

1 face care-massage (60min – Well-being rituals)

1 revitalizing & lifting leg ritual (30min – Well-being rituals)

1 tonifying Indian Ayurvedic massage ritual (60min – Well-being rituals)

1 ‘Health Food’ cookery class: culinary workshop at 11.00am followed by lunch with the dishes you have

prepared in the morning (starter and main course only)

1 Hiking through Château de Berne well-marked trail with an instructor

1 detox pic nic basket for a nice lunch in the vineyard at the end of your hiking




½ day experiencing the harvest (including lunch at le ‘Jardin de Benjamin’, menu du Marché – bevereages not included)



1 dinner at the Chef’s table for an exclusive evening behind the scenes of a gastronomic restaurant (Tasting menu

with wine pairings)

1 VIP pic nic basket, to enjoy lunch in the middle of the vines (after a nice walk through the pedestrian footpath)

1 guided tour of the Château’s cellar and a comparative tasting of 6 wines (1h30)




1 guided tour of Château de Berne cellar and introduction to wine tasting (3 wines / 1 hour on Day 1 or 4)

1 tour of St Tropez area:

You will meet the local winemakers and their way of life. You will visit 3 to 4 wine estates + free time in St

Tropez for lunch on your own (not included) (on Day 2, departure 9.00am, return 6.00pm, transfer and English-

Speaking guide included)

1 tour of the Crus Classes area:

For great wines and provençal tradition in the neighborhood of Château de Berne. You will meet several noble

houses offering superb tasting discoveries, generous wines with strong personalities. Several opportunities for a

lunch en route (not included) (on Day 3, departure at 9.00am, return 5.00pm, transfer and English-speaking

guide included)


Set in the heart of Provence’s stunning inland countryside, Château de Berne is

handily located a stone’s throw from the Verdon Canyon and Mediterranean Sea.

GPS coordinates: 06°20’10’’E, 43°31’11’’N

By CarFrom Aix-en-Provence (A8) and Toulon (A57)

Exit 13: Le Cannet/Le Luc, follow signs to Le Thoronet/ Lorgues.From Lorgues, take the D10 towards Salernes.

From Nice (A8), exit 36: Le Muy/Draguignan/ Saint-Tropez. Follow signs to Les Arcs/Lorgues.

From Lorgues, take the D10 towards Salernes.

By RailTGV (high-speed train) station: Les Arcs-Draguignan: 20 mins

By AirNice, Cannes-Mandelieu, Toulon-Hyères, Marseille: 1¼ hrs

We will be pleased to organize your transfer from the airport or railway station in our 8-seater, top-comfort vehicle. Prices on request.

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