An Extraordinary Couples' Retreat in PACA

Why choose La Noccemada for an extraordinary couples' retreat in PACA?

The PACA region offers a wealth of options for an unusual romantic stay — bubble rooms, treehouses, yurts, design lodges. Yet very few addresses bring together, in a single place, absolute intimacy, palace-level gastronomy and an exceptional natural setting. This is precisely what La Noccemada offers, in Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, in the Var, less than an hour from both Marseille and Aix-en-Provence.

The Lodge Spirit of Bali is not simply another unusual accommodation. It is a fully enclosed private estate of 1.5 hectares, entirely without neighbouring properties, conceived for two adults who wish to find one another again, far from the world. The jacuzzi is never shared. Private chef Stephan — whose career spans Michelin-starred establishments, the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat and the world's finest luxury cruise lines — prepares each evening a bespoke gastronomic menu at 110€ per person, served beneath the stars of the Verdon. The property never hosts more than six guests simultaneously. It is this deliberate restraint that ensures the quality of every stay.

For an extraordinary romantic weekend in PACA, from 250€ per night with continental breakfast included, La Noccemada offers a quietly exclusive alternative to the grand addresses of the Côte d'Azur — with an authenticity and intimacy those establishments can no longer provide.

What makes this romantic retreat truly unique

• A fully private jacuzzi — Available from 8am to 11:30pm, maintained by our team, reserved exclusively for lodge guests. No time slots, no sharing.
• A private chef with Michelin-starred credentials — Stephan has worked in some of Europe's most demanding establishments. Each evening, by reservation, he transforms your terrace into a gastronomic table beneath the stars of the Verdon, at 110€ per person.
• Adults-only and entirely exclusive — The property welcomes no children and never more than six adults at any one time. The tranquillity and quality of attention are absolute.
• 5,000 m² of tropical garden with no neighbours — A Balinese-inspired estate in the heart of the Provençal Var, fully enclosed, entirely free from visual or acoustic disturbance.
• A strategic location at the heart of the Verdon — 30 minutes from Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon, 40 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, 1 hour from Marseille and 1 hour 45 minutes from the beaches of the Côte d'Azur. An exceptional PACA retreat, easily reachable from the major cities of the South.
• Bespoke experiences — Cookery workshop, watercolour workshop, private gipsy concert from 250€, massage for one or two at 200€: every stay may be tailored to your desires.
• Best rate guaranteed with direct booking — From 15 to 35% less than booking platforms, for a remarkable couples' retreat from 250€ per night.

How to reach La Noccemada from the major cities of PACA

Located at 63 route des Rouvières, in Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier in the Var (83560), La Noccemada enjoys a rare geographical position: at the heart of the Verdon gorges, between the Var and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, within comfortable reach of the region's principal cities. From Marseille, allow approximately one hour by road. From Aix-en-Provence, the journey takes no more than 40 minutes. Travellers from Toulon will reach the estate in 1 hour 15 minutes, whilst those arriving from the beaches of the Côte d'Azur will find themselves here within 1 hour 45 minutes. The Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon, one of the most beautiful stretches of water in the region, lies just 30 minutes away. This quietly secluded position, far from the well-trodden tourist routes, is precisely what preserves the lodge's singular, intimate character — whilst remaining entirely accessible for a romantic weekend escape from anywhere in PACA.