Today, many wine estates have a restaurant in the middle of the vines, and some of them are even run by Michelin-starred chefs. What more beautiful setting than the vineyards to enjoy a meal with family or friends? For your next holiday, let yourself be tempted by this unusual experience!
Why book a restaurant in the middle of the vineyards?
More and more tourists are taking the plunge wine tourismThis new way of travelling is a major trend in France and around the world. This new way of travelling allows you to discover the culture of the vine in many different ways. It's a chance to learn new things and talk to wine professionals who are passionate about their work and happy to share their experience.
Booking a restaurant in the middle of the vineyards gives you the chance to take part in a wide range of activities, including cellar tours, tasting workshops, vineyard walks, meetings with winegrowers and visits to the region's tourist attractions.
With the arrival of fine weather, the desire to share a meal outdoors is making a comeback. What better place to have lunch or dinner than on a sunny terrace? It's an opportunity to discover the culinary riches of a region, while enjoying a magnificent setting and view.
If you want to enjoy refined dishes prepared by top chefs using local, seasonal produce, why not choose to dine at a winegrower's? It's the ideal way to enjoy delicious dishes and perfectly matched local wines.
Enjoy a unique experience in a restaurant surrounded by vineyards
A restaurant in the middle of the vineyards is an experience to be savoured: the combination of wine and food is well established. A good wine is at its best when accompanied by a good dish, creating harmony and an explosion of flavours on the palate.
When you sit down at a restaurant in the middle of the vineyards, you taste fresh, seasonal local produce. In fact, the chefs favour short circuits, and some even have their own kitchen gardens on the estate.
So the combination of wine and food is perfectly justified on a wine estate. In general, thanks to their respect for traditional architecture, the buildings on wine estates add character to the site and blend in perfectly with their surroundings.
Enjoying a meal in a restaurant in the middle of the vineyards means being in the heart of nature, far from the pollution and hustle and bustle of the big cities. You'll spend a very pleasant moment in the shade of trees or an arbour, with an uninterrupted view over the vineyards. It's a total immersion in the spirit of the estate, its personality and the character of its wines, enhanced by the cuisine on offer, in a unique setting.
Why choose a restaurant surrounded by vineyards in Provence?
Do you dream of sunny meals? Generous, colourful cuisine? Enjoying the freshness of nature? Go ahead and book a table in one of our restaurants in the middle of the vineyards of Provence.
The Mediterranean climate produces fresh, flavoursome food, fruit and vegetables, herbs and spices with a taste typical of the region. The proximity of the sea means that seafood and fish are extremely fresh. This is a godsend for the chefs, who favour fresh, seasonal produce and short supply chains.
Then, after a delicious meal in a restaurant in the middle of the vineyards, indulge in the art of living à la provençale, to the rhythm of nature and your desires. Discover the traditions of the region, its natural, cultural and historical sites or try out new sporting activities.
Le Jardin de Berne: a Michelin-starred restaurant surrounded by vineyards
In Provence, the Garden of Berne is a must if you want to sample all the specialities of the region. The restaurant, which has been awarded a Michelin star and a green star, is set amidst the vines of the Berne estate, a sure bet for lovers of fine food and wine.
The Bern Castle welcomes you to a 5-star Relais et Châteaux establishment, a veritable natural setting of 1000 hectares, and 175 hectares of organic vines, where you'll find yourself surrounded by vines as far as the eye can see, olive groves and oak forests.
Le Jardin de Berne, a 1-star Michelin restaurant with one green star for sustainable gastronomy, is run by chefs Louis Rameau and Eric Raynal, whose cooking reflects the tranquillity and unspoilt nature of this unique setting.
They bring out the best in the region's natural produce, using 3,000 m2 of organic vegetable gardens, with vegetables, berries, fruit, herbs and flowers to create a seasonal cuisine that reinterprets Provençal gastronomy.
To perfectly complement the restaurant's cuisine, the Jardin de Berne wine list focuses on the estate's Côtes de Provence, rosés, reds and whites - wines from Provence, but also from other regions of France.
Enjoy a unique tasting experience in Provence and discover the exceptional winegrowing estate of Bern Castlebook your table now at Garden of Berne to sample dishes prepared by renowned chefs. To find out more, take a look at our cardavailable on the estate's website.
