Glamping in the Var: a private lodge away from the world, in the heart of the Verdon

Why La Noccemada redefines luxury glamping in the Var

Glamping in the Var has long been associated with well-appointed tents, premium mobile homes or tree houses nestled within verdant campsites. La Noccemada occupies an entirely different category: that of the high-end private lodge, where unconventional accommodation meets the standards of a true luxury property. In Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, deep in the Var, the Lodge Spirit of Bali offers complete immersion within a 5,000 m² tropical garden, without compromise on comfort or privacy. The jacuzzi is yours. The chef is yours. The estate is yours. It is this promise — rare in the landscape of Var glamping — that sets La Noccemada apart. Here, luxury makes no ostentatious display; it is simply lived, in the silence of an enclosed estate where only a privileged few stay each season.

What sets the Lodge Spirit of Bali apart from other unusual stays in the Var

• Strictly private jacuzzi — accessible throughout the day, with no time slot to reserve and nothing to share: a genuine rarity in Var glamping.
• Private chef with Michelin-starred credentials — Stephan has worked at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, the Hôtel des Bergues in Geneva, and aboard some of the world's finest luxury cruise liners. His gastronomic dinner, at 110€/person, is served outdoors beneath the stars of the Verdon.
• Adults only and absolute exclusivity — no children, a maximum of six guests across the entire estate, throughout the year.
• 1.5 hectares with no neighbouring properties — the estate is fully enclosed; no noise or visual intrusion of any kind is possible.
• Bespoke experiences — culinary workshop (100€/person), watercolour workshop (100€/person), private gypsy concert (from 250€), massage for one or two people (200€).
• Best rate guaranteed on direct booking — booking directly at noccemada.fr is 15 to 35% less expensive than booking through third-party platforms.

Glamping in the Var: where is La Noccemada and how to get there

La Noccemada is located at 63 route des Rouvières, in Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, in the Var, at the meeting point of the Provençal Verdon and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Its geographical position makes it one of the most enviably situated lodges for those seeking luxury glamping in the Var while remaining within easy reach of the region's finest destinations: 30 minutes from Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon, 40 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, one hour from Marseille, 1h15 from Toulon, and 1h45 from the beaches of the Côte d'Azur. The estate is easily reached by car from the major cities of the South of France, and makes for an ideal, discreet retreat for a long weekend or a week of quiet seclusion in the Var countryside. No local transport is required once you arrive: the lodge provides everything you could possibly need to never want to leave.