Valentine's Day is coming up. "And this year, what are you doing?" This is the question we often hear shortly before the lovers' day, to which everyone will find an answer. Bouquets of flowers for some, a pretty bracelet for others, a candlelit dinner for the more romantic, and an opportunity to rack your brains, using your imagination to surprise your love partner. What if this year, what we shared was timeless, if we left the commonplace for an unusual journey between land and sea? In the land of Narbonne, the choice is multiple. And à la carte
Romantic getaway in the heart of La Clape, at Château l'Hospitalet
It is a land in the south of France, wild and preserved, to which one remains attached when one has tasted it. There is still the trace of Cupid, the Roman god of love... And on Valentine's Day, when the time has come to give each other some time, we offer ourselves a voluptuous break, to delight all the senses. In the heart of La Clape, a massif full of aromas overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, there is a little paradise nestled in the vineyards, Château l'Hospitalet, which can be discovered at the bend in a winding road. The place is bewitching and promises, during a romantic weekend, to fulfill all expectations... It is an idyllic stay that Château l'Hospitalet offers for a romantic weekend, which includes the special Valentine's Day dinner in 6 staves with food and wine pairing in a musical atmosphere, the night in a Superior room in the hotel*** with breakfast, a bottle of 'Code Rouge' offered in your room, to perfectly accompany these romantic and exceptional moments
From 289€ for 2 people. More info on their website
Voluptuousness à la carte
On Valentine's Day, we play the big game, and nothing beats a gastronomic dinner for two on this occasion. It's in Narbonne, in the intimacy of a modern, uncluttered and warm setting, that we go from dream to reality: here, an incomparable culinary experience awaits lovers. The starred chef who officiates in the kitchen, Lionel Giraud, concocts an original, refined and tasty cuisine, which surprises by the delicate staging of his dishes. A delight for the eyes, for the taste buds, and for the heart. A moment to share with you, to celebrate the feast of love. In all voluptuousness, all the senses awake. The unmissable address in Narbonne for an unforgettable evening
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Calm and serenity at Domaine Saint Jean
For a while, we leave the Roman town, its narrow streets and alleys rich in history to walk a short distance away from the Fontfroide massif, its strikingly beautiful vineyard, which is home to the Cistercian abbey and its nine centuries of history. On the road to the Cathar castles, one chooses to recharge one's batteries in silence, sheltered from the sea winds. It is in Bizanet, a charming Languedoc village, that we stop at the Saint Jean Wine Estate, in the beautiful home of Martine and Didier, who offer a bottle of their local wine to their guests on the occasion of Valentine's Day. This is where you can prepare yourself, as a lover, immersed in a sumptuous nature, for a soft and serene night in one of the tastefully decorated rooms
For 2 people from 68€ Plus info on their website.
Gift idea: a Grand Luxe stay for the lovers' day
Above all, you'll have the pleasure of offering yourself a dream with this luxury stay in the heart of one of the most beautiful vineyards of Languedoc-Roussillon, which includes one night in an unusual hotel; a lunch to discover the modern, authentic and refined cuisine of Gilles Goujon, one of the ten best 3-star chefs in France; a guided tour of the most beautiful Cistercian abbeys in France, and tastings of the best regional wines. Not to mention the box of five remarkable wines, reflecting the range of wines from the destination 'La Narbonnaise, surprising Mediterranean'. Unparalleled feast for the senses. To reserve, for an unforgettable gift
217 € per person. More info on their website
Temptations of the Minervois
La Narbonnaise is also charming picturesque villages to discover all year round. Bize-Minervois is one of those. And you never get tired of getting lost, during a romantic stroll, in the heart of this medieval village lined with pretty winegrower's houses. Take the footpaths through a generous and preserved nature. From the bed of the river Cesse to the rooms of the Bastide de Cabezac, it's only a step. And we're not resisting. You can take a break for a night or two, seduced by the old stones and the chic side of this renovated space. It is a place as we like them, where we take the time to taste the range of AOC Minervois wines of the Château, strong in character and flavour. And the opportunity to take part in the authentic Bize-Minervois carnival, from 13 to 16 February, and see the prettiest floats from the neighbouring villages parade by
For 2 people from 72€ More info on their website.
