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06 12 80 96 82A private Balinese-inspired lodge, sheltered from the world, in the heart of the Verdon gorges
An Extraordinary Weekend in the Var
Lodge Spirit of Bali – La Noccemada
The intimate escape the Var reserves for a privileged few
Just 40 minutes from Aix-en-Provence and 30 minutes from Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon, La Noccemada offers a rare and distinctive weekend experience in the Var: an entirely private Balinese-inspired lodge, nestled within a 1.5-hectare estate with no neighbouring properties in sight. The Spirit of Bali welcomes two guests into a tropical sanctuary of 5,000 m², complete with an outdoor lounge furnished with oversized sofas, a water mirror, and a jacuzzi reserved exclusively for your stay. From 250€ per night, continental breakfast included.
Here, the extraordinary does not lie in whimsical furnishings or a treetop structure — it emerges from absolute seclusion. No children, never more than six guests across the entire property, and a tropical garden unlike anything else in Provence. As evening falls, private chef Stephan — whose career spans Michelin-starred establishments in Geneva, Cap-Ferrat, and the world's most prestigious luxury cruise lines — sets his table beneath the stars of the Verdon for a gastronomic dinner at 110€ per person. A truly exceptional weekend in the Var, in its most refined form.
From 290€
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What makes this experience unique
Lodge Spirit of Bali – La Noccemada
Exclusively private jacuzzi
Available from 8am to 10:30pm, maintained daily by our team, reserved solely for the lodge's occupants. No shared access, no time slots to book.
Saltwater lap pool
15 metres of freshwater saltwater swimming, open from April to mid-October. A haven of serenity at the heart of the tropical garden, far from any bustle.
Gastronomic dinner under the stars
Available each evening upon reservation, private chef Stephan — trained in Michelin-recognised establishments from Geneva to the Côte d'Azur — crafts a unique multi-course menu at 110€ per person, served alfresco in the Verdon gardens.
Fully enclosed estate
1.5 hectares with no neighbouring properties, entirely secured grounds. An adults-only setting where the couple's privacy is preserved at every moment of the stay.
Balinese-inspired lodge
Bedroom with queen-size bed, 240 m² outdoor lounge, water mirror, music system, mini-bar, summer air conditioning and winter heating. A complete sensory world, designed for two.
Continental breakfast included
Served each morning within the lodge, continental breakfast is included in the rate from 250€ per night. The best price is guaranteed with direct booking, 15 to 35% lower than online platforms.
5,000 m² of private tropical gardens
A Balinese setting at the heart of Provence Verte
The Lodge Spirit of Bali conjures a landscape one would never expect to discover in the Var: lush tropical vegetation, a shimmering water mirror, oversized sofas arranged beneath an open sky, and a steaming jacuzzi at sunrise. Five thousand square metres of entirely private space, where silence is the ultimate luxury.
Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, on the border of the Var and the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, offers a quality of light and a gentleness of climate that few estates know how to showcase so beautifully. La Noccemada does so without ostentation: every detail of the lodge — from the soft evening lighting to the sound of water in the mirror pool — is conceived so that two people may feel entirely alone in the world.
Whether for a birthday celebration, a marriage proposal, or simply the desire to step away from the everyday into an exceptional setting, this discreet address in the Var stands among the rare weekend escapes where luxury is measured by an uncompromising commitment to intimacy.
BookWhy choose La Noccemada for an extraordinary weekend in the Var?
The Var abounds with unique accommodations: bubble domes, elevated cabins, stargazing geodesic shelters. La Noccemada occupies an altogether different place in this landscape. The Lodge Spirit of Bali is not extraordinary by virtue of its architectural form, but by what it makes possible: absolute intimacy, within an estate with no neighbours, and a jacuzzi that belongs to you alone for the duration of your stay. No time slots to book, no shared corridors, no other guests' voices drifting through the night. Simply two people, 5,000 m² of Provençal tropical garden, and the silence of the Verdon gorges as a backdrop. Add to this the optional presence of private chef Stephan — whose career encompasses the Hôtel des Bergues in Geneva, the Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, and the world's finest luxury cruise lines — and you have an experience that very few addresses in the Var are able to offer at this level of refinement. From 250€ per night with direct booking, La Noccemada is made for couples who understand that true rarity cannot be negotiated on a platform.
What is included in your extraordinary weekend at Lodge Spirit of Bali
- Nightly rate from 250€ with continental breakfast included, best price guaranteed on direct booking (15 to 35% below platform rates)
- Private jacuzzi accessible from 8am to 10:30pm, maintained by our team, reserved exclusively for lodge occupants
- 240 m² outdoor lounge with oversized sofas, water mirror, music system and mini-bar
- 15-metre saltwater lap pool, open from April to mid-October
- 5,000 m² tropical garden, entirely enclosed with no neighbouring properties
- Gastronomic dinner with private chef at 110€/person upon reservation, served alfresco beneath the stars
- Bespoke experiences: culinary workshop (100€/pers.), watercolour workshop (100€/pers.), private gypsy jazz concert (from 250€), massage and spa (200€ for 1 or 2 people)
- Adults-only setting, maximum 6 guests on the property, no children
- Discreet location in Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, 40 min from Aix-en-Provence, 30 min from Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon, 1 hour from Marseille
How to reach La Noccemada from the major cities of the South of France
La Noccemada is located at 63 route des Rouvières, 83560 Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, in the Var, on the edge of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Its geographical position makes it a natural destination for an extraordinary weekend in the Var, departing from any of the major cities of the South of France. Allow approximately 40 minutes from Aix-en-Provence, 1 hour from Marseille, 1 hour 15 minutes from Toulon, and 1 hour 45 minutes from the beaches of the Côte d'Azur. Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon, the gateway to the gorges, lies just 30 minutes away. This location lends itself beautifully to combining a stay at the lodge with a day's hiking through the Verdon gorges, a kayaking excursion on the lake, or a leisurely gastronomic journey through the hilltop villages of Provence Verte — before returning, as evening falls, beneath the stars of the Verdon, where chef Stephan will have already laid his table.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Is the Lodge Spirit of Bali well suited for a romantic and extraordinary weekend in the Var?
It was designed exclusively for that purpose. Adults-only, a maximum of two guests in the lodge, a private jacuzzi with no shared access, and a 5,000 m² tropical garden that is entirely enclosed and without neighbouring properties. Every element of the stay — from the gastronomic dinner served alfresco to the 240 m² lounge beneath the stars — is thoughtfully conceived to preserve the intimacy of a couple.
What is the nightly rate at the Lodge Spirit of Bali?
The Lodge Spirit of Bali is available from 250€ per night, continental breakfast included. Rates vary according to season. Booking directly via noccemada.fr guarantees the best available price, between 15 and 35% lower than rates found on third-party booking platforms.
Is the private chef available every evening?
Stephan offers a gastronomic dinner each evening, available upon advance reservation, at 110€ per person. The menu, unique to each sitting and crafted from locally sourced produce, is served outdoors in the estate's gardens. Vegetarian and gluten-free adaptations are available upon request, provided in advance.
How far is La Noccemada from the Verdon gorges?
La Noccemada is situated in Saint-Julien-le-Montagnier, in the Var, at the very heart of the Verdon gorges region. Lac d'Esparron-de-Verdon is 30 minutes away. Aix-en-Provence is 40 minutes, Marseille one hour, and Toulon one hour and 15 minutes. The property serves as an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area, whilst returning each evening to an exceptional private retreat.
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An Extraordinary Weekend in the Var
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