Romantic weekend getaway

For a romantic getaway, you could certainly pack your schedule with activities, but isn't the ultimate luxury actually having nothing to plan? That is exactly what Domaine de Biar offers its guests: leave your phone on the nightstand and think of nothing but the pleasure of lounging together. With only thirteen rooms and suites, the team is dedicated to pampering guests like royalty.

‍

Do Not Disturb

To play the part of lovers from another era, set your sights on the Bonnier de la Mosson suite, with its Belle Époque decor, royal proportions (44 m2), and a bathtub where you can easily imagine taking an endless soak while flipping through a magazine or reading a novel. After all, when do we ever take the time to savor these simple pleasures? And even if the Domaine’s motto is "Disconnect," it would be a shame not to enjoy a hand-in-hand stroll along the Dragon’s Path, winding through woods, forests, and vineyards. Cutting yourself off from the world and forgetting the daily grind is the promise of this warm and welcoming manor house. And for those who might feel guilty about doing nothing, you can always book a yoga or Pilates class, or better yet, a couples massage. In summer, it’s easy to give in to the call of the pool and the lounge chairs, reserved exclusively for house guests.

Embrace the surprise

When it comes to gastronomy, Mathieu Garcin has found a rather fun way to simplify life for his guests: no menu! At La Table de Biar, for both lunch and dinner, you simply choose the number of courses and specify your preferences, allergies, or any intolerances. For the rest, the chef has carte blanche. It’s a creative freedom he values, allowing him to change his menus regularly. Among his autumn recipes are organic leeks from Montferrier roasted and served with salmon gravlax, or a perfect egg with a truffle-infused potato emulsion. Not to mention the scallops from the Bay of Seine, which he eagerly awaits every year. It is a cuisine that leaves plenty of room for surprise, but nothing to chance.

‍

In praise of slowness

And the next day? Do it all over again! Leave your room to enjoy a hearty breakfast, featuring homemade pastries, granola, and scrambled eggs made to order, before quickly heading back under the covers for a long lie-in, lulled by the birdsong in the park. No one will blame you. On Sundays, there is also a brunch served at the table, and for chilly afternoons, there is nothing like a homemade hot chocolate paired with a waffle, a canelé, or a crepe, to be savored by the crackling fire in the music room. If the urge to step outside finally wins out, a trip to the Thau lagoon allows you to enjoy some oysters at an oyster farm, with your feet almost in the water. A little treat for two!

‍

Article written by journalist Emmanuelle Dreyfus - Yonder