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CHÂTEAU DE BERNE<br />
Lorgues, Var<br />
For those looking to sample fine wines<br />
in a rural setting, the luxurious<br />
Château de Berne will not disappoint.<br />
The 600-hectare estate lies in the hills<br />
near the Provençal village of Lorgues and<br />
is a short distance from the dramatic<br />
Gorges du Verdon.<br />
This country house retreat comes with<br />
elegantly decorated rooms featuring tiled<br />
floors and Provençal furniture; many<br />
have balconies overlooking the wine<br />
estate. Meals here are a splendid affair,<br />
with a gastronomic restaurant serving<br />
creative cuisine, and a brasserie offering<br />
lighter dishes.<br />
Activities on offer include a wine<br />
tasting and tour of the estate.<br />
Alternatively, you can while away<br />
an afternoon in the outdoor pool or play<br />
tennis and pétanque. Get out and about<br />
by hiring quad bikes to explore one of<br />
the vineyard trails.<br />
Doubles from €330, breakfast €29.<br />
Tel: (Fr) 4 94 60 48 88<br />
chateauberne.com<br />
Where to stay...<br />
For winelovers<br />
From impressive châteaux to<br />
cosy apartments, we have the<br />
best places for getting close to<br />
your favourite French vintages<br />
STUDIO GRAND<br />
THÉÂTRE<br />
Bordeaux, Gironde<br />
This apartment for two is on the ground<br />
floor of a hôtel particulier in front of<br />
Bordeaux’s grand théâtre. The modern<br />
accommodation includes a spacious<br />
bedroom featuring a king-size bed, two<br />
televisions and sofa. A spiral staircase<br />
leads up to a fully equipped kitchen<br />
complete with oven, dishwasher and<br />
small breakfast bar. On the same floor,<br />
you will find a modern, stone-tiled<br />
bathroom, with floor-to-ceiling mirror<br />
and rainwater shower.<br />
Prices from £40 per night<br />
(minimum two-night stay).<br />
airbnb.co.uk<br />
PHOTOGRAPHS: LARA DUNN<br />
68 FRANCE MAGAZINE www.completefrance.com
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