For gourmets who want to make their holiday a gastronomic journey, Provence is a destination of choice. Close to the sea and sunny for most of the year, the region is a source of priceless riches. Many chefs have noticed this and have attracted the attention of the Michelin guide inspectors...
What is a bib gourmand?
The bib gourmand is a label awarded by the Michelin guide inspectors, aimed at rewarding restaurateurs who offer "careful cuisine at a moderate price".
Every year, the restaurants awarded a bib gourmand are listed in the guide des bonnes petites tables françaises. This is a very important book for customers wishing to find the best addresses for excellent meals at the best price.
The bibs gourmands are generally awarded to restaurants such as neighbourhood restaurants, inns or bistros, offering a complete menu consisting of a starter, a main course and a dessert.
Le Guide Michelin met ainsi en lumière des restaurants qui proposent des repas dont le rapport qualité/prix est imbattable.Ces adresses « gourmandes et soignées à prix abordables » ne dépassent pas les 40 euros pour un repas complet, sans boisson et plutôt autour de 45 euros à Paris.
Why choose a bib gourmand restaurant?
In France, the bib gourmand is a distinction that guarantees a quality meal in an establishment where you can treat yourself even on a small budget.
Indeed, compared to a Michelin starred restaurant, the bib gourmands restaurant is accessible to the greatest number of people. It allows you to enjoy excellent dishes at a reasonable price. This is why the bib gourmand is attracting more and more interest from customers.
To date, there are more than 500 establishments with the bib gourmand restaurant label in France. This unique selection allows tourists to quickly find the best restaurants during their stay in France. It is the guarantee to discover a gourmet and warm cuisine in a most authentic setting.
Why choose a bib gourmand restaurant in Provence?
Choosing a bib gourmand restaurant in Provence is the best way to discover the region's culinary traditions and specialities.
At the same time, you can live at the rhythm of nature, contemplate the beauty and diversity of the surrounding landscapes and enjoy the mild Mediterranean climate.
If you want to discover a whole new way of life and new flavours in the middle of nature, Provence is without doubt one of the best destinations.
Provence's bibs gourmands are exceptional. Often run by top chefs, they benefit from a multitude of local products in order to perpetuate traditional culinary specialities while adding creativity and modernity.
Thanks to the products of the sea and the earth provided by the nature of Provence, the chefs reinterpret the unavoidable regional dishes while maintaining their generous, colourful and cheerful personality.
Provence offers the ideal setting to enjoy nature to the full, while enjoying a delicious, affordable meal in a bib gourmand restaurant.
The bib gourmand restaurant of the Château de Berne
Nestled in the heart of nature, the bib gourmand restaurant of Bern Castle is a true haven of peace. It is located in Provence, in the heart of a 175-hectare organic vineyard.
In a magnificent setting, surrounded by oak and olive trees, the estate produces rosé, red and white Côtes-de-Provence wines, characteristic of the region. It is an exceptional estate, surrounded by a forest of oak and olive trees.
The Château de Berne is a certified 5-star Relais et Châteaux hotel, with beautiful rooms, suites and villas with private pools.
In addition to the bib gourmand restaurant, the Berne estate also has a Michelin-starred restaurant and a gastronomic restaurant.
The restaurant bib gourmand du Château de Berne invites you to share delicious moments in a friendly and authentic atmosphere. It is the ideal occasion to get together with family or friends to taste the warm recipes of the region, highlighted by the chef and his teams.
Awarded by the Michelin Guide, the bib gourmand restaurant of the domain proposes a local cuisine taking up the great classics of the French gastronomy.
Delicious dishes inspired by Provence are offered, such as the fillet of sea bream marinated in citrus fruits, or the scallops in their shells, for the sea side. On the land side, the Terroir formula is perfect for tasting charcuterie, cheese and wine from the region.
Come and taste the culinary wonders of the restaurant bib gourmand du Château de Berne and book your table with a view of nature now, indoors or outdoors.
