Château de Berne - wine cellar
Flayosc€€Restaurant
Guided tastings of estate red, rosé, and white Côtes de Provence in a scenic cellar.
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Château de Berne - wine cellar
Flayosc · €€
Guided tastings of estate red, rosé, and white Côtes de Provence in a scenic cellar.
Recommended by 2 independent expert sourcesHidden gem — championed by independent foodies & localsRead the full entry - 37
Restaurant Côté Jardin
Villecroze · €€
Garden terrace dining with seasonal Provençal plates, ideal after exploring Villecroze's caves.
Hidden gem — championed by independent foodies & localsRecommended by 2 independent expert sourcesRead the full entry
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