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Hostellerie
Berard
Art & Gardens
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Address: La Cadière d'Azur
Area: Provence
Painting in Provencal:
A country escapade, armed with an artist's palette and brush
to capture our region's famous quality of light, so beautifully
immortalized by Van Gogh, Favory, Loth, Fontanarosa, Lemercier
and others.
Gardens of Provence:
A 3-day stroll around 4 dream gardens to discover all the magic
of Provence and its gardening traditions.
If you are a lover of Nature, Mediterranean plants and the sun-drenched
scents of wild thyme and rosemary... take a break at the village
of La Cadière d'Azur!
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The Hostellerie
Berard is not a "house" but a cluster
of houses tucked away in the village.
The ancient monks' cells in the monastery have been lovingly
transformed into bright, comfortable and delightfully-decorated
rooms.
The refectory and chapel are now spacious, vaulted meeting rooms.
40 charming rooms located in an eleventh-century monastery and
grouped around the pool.
Each room has its own personality and pretty name - Bleu Méditerranée,
Van Gogh, Pêche, Cezanne, Vert Provence..., and offers beautiful
views over the beautiful Provençal hills.
The walled garden has grown into a Provençal country house
or "Bastide", with heated pool set among the olive trees,
sauna and gym.
The third house is dedicated to eating, reception and relaxation,
with a breathtaking view from the restaurant over the Bandol vineyards
and countryside.
The fourth house is the "Maison des Peintres" or "House
of Artists". The rooms bear the name of famous visitors to
La Cadière d'Azur.
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In 977, the village of La Cadiere d'Azur was named "Cathedra".
The village was the property of the Count of Provence, then the
Viscounts of Marseilles, before being handed down to the monks
of Saint Victor's Abbey, then freed in 1390.
Today, a walk through the village is a true voyage through history,
where you will discover traces of Charles IX, Cardinal Mazarin,
Catherine of Medecis, Henry IV...
Don't miss the 11th-century parish church, the 16th-century bell
tower, the chapels of St. Jean, St. Côme and St. Damien,
the fortified gates and oratories.
AIX EN PROVENCE, CEZANNE AND THE FESTIVAL
Just a few kilometers from La Cadière d'Azur is the famous
and artistic town of Aix-en- Provence, where a huge festival is
held every year.
MARSEILLES, CASSIS AND THE "CALANQUES" ROCKY INLETS
Despite being France's second-largest town, Marseilles is filled
with charm and historical interest. The old port, museums, towering
Notre Dame cathedral, attractive shops, old streets so loved by
Pagnol and typically Provençal atmosphere guarantee you
a warm Southern welcome.
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Introduction to Provencal Watercoloring:
A country escapade, armed with an artist's palette and
brush to capture our region's famous quality of light, so
beautifully immortalized by Van Gogh, Favory, Loth, Fontanarosa,
Lemercier and others.
A challenge we're sure you'll enjoy !
The Hostellerie Berard offers watercolor courses accompanied
by a local artist.
• Participating guests:
1,084 euro
• Participating
guests: 906
euro in a double room
Price includes :
• The course runs over 4 days.
• 5 nights accommodation.
• 5 gourmet dinners.
• Welcome cocktail and meeting with the artist Sunday
evening.
• Exhibition of works and prize-giving.
3 Day Garden Course
A 3-day stroll around 4 dream gardens to discover all the
magic of Provence and its gardening traditions.
If you are a lover of Nature, Mediterranean plants and the
sun-drenched scents of wild thyme and rosemary... take a
break at the village of La Cadière d'Azur!
Your 3-day programme at the HOSTELLERIE BÉRARD will
start with a visit to our very own kitchen and herb garden
at the "Bastide des Saveurs" – a magnificent
country house set amid age-old olive trees and lavender.
What better way to begin this fragrant voyage into the
gardens of Provence?
A Taste of Authentic Provence.
Arrival Friday, departure Monday morning
• Participating guests:
808 euro
• Participating
guests: 596
euro in a double room
Price includes :
• 3 nights with buffet breakfast at the Hostellerie
Berard
• 1 welcome dinner (drinks not included)
• 3 visits to gardens
• 1 demonstration morning (sowing, cuttings, pruning
in the "Bastide des Saveurs" garden)
• 1 lunch on the theme of "Herbs" at the
Bastide
• 1 lunch at a Provençal port (drinks not included)
- 2 free evenings
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Hotel Facilities and things to do in the area:
Warmed swimming-pool, fitness center, massages, sauna,
"Pétanque", mountain-biking, archery ,
walks, tennis, golfing.
Courses: Wine appreciation initiation, cookery ,watercolour
painting and garden.
For sea-lovers : regattas, diving, sea kayak, excursions
to the islands and fjords, sea scooter.
For speed-lovers : go-karting, 4 wheels drive raids,
introduction to racing car driving, quad, helicopter
rides.
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Getting There
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Road:
A50 : Exit n 11 : 1.5 km
Rail:
Toulon : 25 km
Bandol : 8 km
St. Cyr Sur Mer : 6
km
Paris/Marseilles :
3 hrs TGV
Air:
Marseilles/Provence : 65 km
Helipad at the Hostellerie:
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Honey Moon
Special
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• 1 gourmand dinner for
2 persons (without beverage)
• 1 Bottle of Champagne
and fruits basket
• 1 welcome gift
• 2 Nights accommodation
in superior room (bed with baldachin or junior suite)
• 2-days Breakfasts buffe
From 315 euro per person
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Seminar Facilities
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Situated on the ground and
first floors with bay windows, the rooms are air-conditioned
and partly overlook the pool. Possibility of banquets
(120 people) and cocktails in the restaurant. 5 committee
rooms accomodating up to 10 people.
Facilities :Flip board, overhead
projector, film screen, telephone, computers, modem,
secretarial services if required. All other equipment
or services on request.
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