A Gastronomic Stay in Provence

A gastronomic stay in Provence well off the beaten track

Most gastronomic stays in Provence revolve around a grand hotel dining room, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a highly formalised service. La Noccemada offers an entirely different vision of culinary luxury: a meal prepared and served by a palace-trained chef within your own private space, surrounded by nature, away from the world. Stephan has worked at the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat and the Hôtel des Bergues in Geneva — both holders of two Michelin keys — as well as aboard the prestigious Cunard and Seabourn fleets. His gastronomic dinner, at 110€ per person and served al fresco beneath the stars of Verdon, is available exclusively to the lodge's guests on any given evening. No waiting list, no shared dining room: a private table, set for you alone. La Noccemada complements this experience with a curated selection of additional offerings — a cookery workshop at 100€ per person, a private gipsy concert from 250€, a spa massage at 200€ for one or two — allowing guests to compose an entirely bespoke gastronomic and cultural retreat, perfectly suited to a couple or a private escape for two in Provence.

What sets La Noccemada apart from a gastronomic hotel in Provence

• Private from start to finish: the lodge is fully enclosed, and no other guests are ever granted access. The jacuzzi, the 240 m² outdoor living area and the 5,000 m² garden are reserved exclusively for your stay.
• A chef, not a caterer: Stephan is a professionally trained chef whose career spans some of Europe's most demanding establishments. His dinner is not an add-on service — it is a defining centrepiece of the La Noccemada experience.
• Adults only, six guests maximum: the property never accommodates more than six guests at any one time. Tranquillity, intimacy and a romantic atmosphere are structurally assured.
• Advantageous direct rates: by booking directly at noccemada.fr, you benefit from rates 15 to 35% lower than online platforms, for a lodge starting from 250€ per night, continental breakfast included.
• A discreet location: Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, in the Var, 40 minutes from Aix-en-Provence and 30 minutes from the Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon — an unspoilt corner of Provence, far removed from the tourist crowds of the coast.

How to plan your gastronomic stay at La Noccemada

La Noccemada operates on a direct booking model, which ensures both the best available rate and a personalised exchange before your arrival. The Lodge Spirit of Bali is available from 250€ per night depending on the season, continental breakfast included. The gastronomic dinner with Stephan is booked in advance at 110€ per person; vegetarian and gluten-free adaptations are available upon prior request. Additional experiences — cookery workshops, watercolour classes, private concerts, massages — can be arranged according to your wishes, allowing you to compose an entirely tailor-made stay. The property is accessible from Aix-en-Provence in 40 minutes, from Marseille in one hour, from Toulon in 1h15 and from the beaches of the Côte d'Azur in 1h45. For a privileged few each season, La Noccemada brings together what very few addresses in Provence can offer: the gastronomic excellence of a Michelin-pedigreed chef, the absolute privacy of a private estate, and the quiet beauty of the Provençal Verdon.