Château de Berne

After you see the sign off the D10, it’s a 15 minute anticipatory drive toward the grand entrance. You will not be disappointed, the grounds are breathtaking. If you arrive after sunset, go slowly as the directional signs are not lit and they are small. When you come to a fork in the road, stay right. Methi in Reception provided a warm welcome, offering a gel for my sisters’s sore back. We benefited from her attentive hospitality and missed her on her days off. Our six day stay was magical, enhanced by the most wonderful staff. They brought my sister a large heavy plastic sealed bag of ice for her sore back. Three days in, Rhazi, from room service, brought her another without her asking. Kevin in Engineering showed us how to operate the tv and returned to change batteries in our room phone. Nightly, Rhazi and others from Room Service, brought a wine bucket full of ice for our room, as Americans, we love ice, even in bottled water. Our Junior Suite with terrace with seating for six was perfect, providing the extra room we needed for an extended stay. The setting was extremely quiet, even over the busy weekend. We appreciated the little touches - bottled water for our car each morning, bottled water for the room every night along with a little sweet which changed nightly. The buffet breakfast offerings were endless: order eggs cooked to your liking, pancakes, French toast, smoked salmon, a large cheese selection, cereals and granolas, homemade bread and endless breakfast pastries. You’ll take your breakfast in the stunning Le Jardin Michelin star restaurant. We ordered Room Service three nights, tired from a day of touring the area and preferring not to go out. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Even on the night when the kitchen was closed, a staff member brought us a modified menu. Try the artichoke barigoule with bacon and onion, it was a nice surprise, more like a light vegetable soup. Treat yourself with an extended stay, you will not be disappointed.

One of the most stunning hotels we have had the pleasure of staying at. Every member of staff went above and beyond, the food was a next level gastronomic delight…..simply wow! A return trip will be in the diary sooner rather than later.

The grounds and setting at Château de Berne are truly beautiful — the vineyards, architecture, and peaceful atmosphere make for a breathtaking escape. However, the experience was let down by the service, which felt rigid and unwelcoming. We stayed one night and arrived around 4 PM. I asked for a second room key, which is a pretty standard request at any hotel, and was told rather curtly that they only give out one. The next morning, I asked if we could extend our checkout by just 30 minutes to an hour — again, the answer was a flat-out no, with no effort to accommodate or even acknowledge the request politely. The staff made it clear it “wasn’t their problem.” It’s unfortunate that such a beautiful property is let down by a lack of flexibility and warmth from the team. For a five-star relais & château, I expected a much higher level of hospitality. We stay at their sister hotel in St Paul De Vence every year, and the experience didn’t match.

The Chateau de Berne was amazing. It was one of the most beautiful and peaceful settings of any hotel I have visited. I had asked the hotel to book a guide for a day and an atv outing… Both were fantastic. The ATV trip through a neighboring vineyard was amazing fun and the day long tour to the gorge and moustiers ste marie Was absolutely worthwhile our guide Julian was terrific. The hotel did a great job. Our suite was unparalleled we had a huge living room and massive bedroom with large terrace. The service was impeccable but understated. And the shower was a 10+ The pool is beautiful and we really enjoyed our afternoons sitting poolside. Breakfasts were lovely…. eaten outside in the courtyard. We ate two nights in their casual dining. The food was simple, but good. Their pizzas were exceptional. We ate at the Michelin starred restaurant one night. Quite frankly, I did not think it was exceptional, but we are not foodies. we truly prefer the more casual dining venue. Overall, it was a perfect provincial stay!

We stayed for 2 nights to celebrate my birthday and it was a truly unforgettable experience! So so relaxing and overall just amazing! The food, the gardens of the hotel - everything was great! We would definitely come back! The service was just the best! What really touched me is that we left a film camera behind and the hotel found it and sent it to us by post! It just meant so so much to us!

The hotel is located in a stunning area — surrounded by nature, with beautiful views and a peaceful atmosphere. We really enjoyed the grounds: there’s a vineyard, a lovely (though cold) pool, a tennis court, and plenty of relaxing spaces. The property itself is definitely a highlight. One thing we especially appreciated was the bedding — the pillows, duvets, and mattress were absolutely perfect. However, we felt the value for money wasn’t quite there. The à la carte dinner and bar were overpriced. The massage we tried in SPA didn’t feel worth it either. The main pool looked great but was always ice-cold — we hardly saw anyone swimming. It’s a shame, as it could have been such a nice spot to enjoy. There were also some small issues with service. For example, our restaurant booking wasn’t passed on by the manager, so there was confusion when we arrived (though we were eventually seated). Also, room doors had poor soundproofing — noise from the hallway was quite loud. Finally, we only found out about the hotel’s activity schedule when we were checking out — no one told us at check-in, so we missed it completely. Overall, it’s a beautiful place with great potential, incredibly comfortable beds, and relaxing surroundings — but the experience didn’t fully match the high price for restaurant and service.