An extraordinary retreat in the heart of Provençal Verdon

Why choose La Noccemada as your extraordinary retreat in the Var?

In a market for unique accommodation in France too often dominated by tree houses and shared gypsy caravans, La Noccemada occupies an entirely different position. The Spirit of Bali Lodge is a 240 m² private space designed exclusively for two, situated in the Var, at the gateway to the Verdon gorges. Here, the extraordinary is not merely a matter of architecture — it is the sum of the entire experience. A jacuzzi available throughout the day with no one else to share it, a private chef with Michelin credentials available every evening, a fully enclosed 5,000 m² tropical garden, complete absence of neighbouring properties, and a strict adults-only policy. The estate never welcomes more than six guests at any one time, ensuring a level of exclusivity that even the finest luxury hotels struggle to match. From 250€ per night, breakfast included, La Noccemada is intended for couples seeking not simply an original place to stay, but a confidential retreat in one of the most unspoilt landscapes in Provence. Booking directly at noccemada.fr guarantees you the best available rate — between 15 and 35% less than online booking platforms.

What is included in your stay at this Balinese-inspired lodge

• Bedroom with a queen-size bed, summer air conditioning and winter heating for year-round comfort
• Private shower room integrated within the lodge
• 240 m² outdoor lounge with oversized sofas and a still water mirror, fully enclosed
• Private jacuzzi reserved exclusively for your stay, available from 8am until midnight
• 15-metre saltwater lap pool, open from April to mid-October
• 5,000 m² tropical garden of Balinese inspiration, with no neighbouring properties
• Minibar and music amplifier included in the lodge
• Continental breakfast served each morning, included in the rate
• Optional gastronomic dinner at 110€ per person, prepared by Stephan, a chef with Michelin-starred credentials
• Optional experiences: cookery workshop (100€ per person), watercolour workshop (100€ per person), private gypsy guitar concert (from 250€), massage and spa (200€ for one or two people)
• Adults-only policy — no children on the property, a romantic atmosphere guaranteed
• Best rate guaranteed with direct booking at noccemada.fr

Beyond the lodge: the Verdon gorges and the hidden face of Provence

Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier is one of those villages in the Var that one stumbles upon by chance and never quite leaves behind. Perched between the Var and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, 30 minutes from the Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon, it offers privileged access to the Verdon gorges and the lavender-filled landscapes of Haute-Provence. The estate of La Noccemada lies 40 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, one hour from Marseille, one hour and fifteen minutes from Toulon, and one hour and forty-five minutes from the beaches of the Côte d'Azur — close enough to the great sites to venture out on day excursions, yet sufficiently secluded to remain entirely untouched by their bustle. For those who prefer not to leave the estate at all, the experiences on offer — a gastronomic dinner under the stars, a cookery workshop with the chef, a gypsy guitar concert in the garden — are more than enough to fill a deeply memorable stay. This extraordinary lodge in the Verdon is conceived to be as much a destination in itself as a point of departure.