Ecolodge near Valensole – An Exceptional Private Lodge in the Verdon

Why choose La Noccemada over an ecolodge in Valensole?

The ecolodges around Valensole charm with their natural surroundings and Provençal atmosphere — shared tipis, canvas-village lodges, estates welcoming up to 120 guests: the formula tends towards a collective, nature-based experience. La Noccemada offers something altogether different. Tucked away in Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, thirty minutes from the lavender plateau, it is designed for couples who seek exclusivity without compromise: a wholly private lodge, a jacuzzi reserved for them alone, a Michelin-pedigreed chef available each evening, and a 1.5-hectare estate with no neighbours whatsoever. Here, the word "private" does not refer to a room with a shared terrace — it means a complete 240 m² outdoor living space, a 5,000 m² tropical garden, and a level of intimacy that very few properties in Provence can genuinely offer. From 250€ per night, breakfast included, La Noccemada stands as a refined and considered alternative for those wishing to stay near Valensole in truly extraordinary surroundings.

What is included in a stay at the Lodge Spirit of Bali

• Private jacuzzi accessible from 8am to 11:30pm, reserved exclusively for lodge guests — not shared with any other residents.
• 240 m² outdoor living space with oversized sofas, a water mirror and a personalised soundscape via the music amplifier.
• 5,000 m² tropical garden, fully enclosed, with no neighbours visible or audible.
• 15-metre salt-water lap pool, open from April to mid-October.
• Bedroom with queen-size bed, summer air conditioning, winter heating and mini-bar.
• Continental breakfast included every morning.
• Gastronomic dinner by reservation — 110€ per person, a bespoke menu using local produce, served outdoors by Stephan, a chef with Michelin-starred credentials.
• Adults only, maximum 6 guests across the entire property.
• Best rate guaranteed on direct bookings, 15 to 35% less than online platforms.

Staying near Valensole: lavender, the Verdon and Provençal gastronomy

Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, where La Noccemada is situated, enjoys a privileged position between the Var and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Thirty minutes away, Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon invites you to swim and sail in its preserved turquoise waters. At a similar distance, the Valensole plateau unfurls its lavender fields as far as the eye can see — most spectacular from June to mid-July. The Verdon Gorge — one of Europe's most breathtaking natural landscapes — is accessible in under an hour. Aix-en-Provence, with its markets and restaurants, lies 40 minutes away; Marseille and Toulon are one hour and one hour fifteen minutes respectively. La Noccemada thus serves as an ideal anchor point from which to explore this unspoilt inland Provence at your own pace — before returning each evening to the private jacuzzi, the stars above the Verdon, and a dinner crafted by a chef whose career has taken him through some of the world's finest establishments: the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, the Hôtel des Bergues in Geneva, and the prestigious cruise lines Seabourn and Cunard.