THE LITTLE MANSION

Bistronomic dinner, overnight stay, breakfast and admission to the Museum

YOUR VACATION

 

The AUTHENTIC vacation includes :

  • one night in a Provençal room
  • breakfast
  • a visit to the outdoor museum
  • Access to the playgrounds, the climbing wall and the bowling alley

 

RATES (dinner, night and breakfast) :

  • 105€ per adult for  overnight stay and breakfast
  • 46€ per teenager (12 to 17 years old) night and breakfast
  • 43€ per child (2 to 11 years old) night and breakfast

 

  • For any allergies or food restrictions, please send us an email to contact@haut-thorenc.com, with the list of allergens to avoid when preparing your meals.We also offer the following activities (at an additional cost, by reservation):
    • a carriage safari lasting 1h15min.
    • a 2-hour walking safari (prohibited for children under 6)
    • A photo lookout, either in the forest for bird-watching, or in the plain for mammal watching

    Guide for a day: from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the possibility of living a day “in the shoes” of one of our naturalist guides.

 

A place steeped in history

The Reserve des Monts d’Azur is a place steeped in history: the castle and outbuildings of Haut-Thorenc, known by this name since the end of the 17th century.

The construction of the Manor began around 1550, (the fortified interior and vaulted cellars). Deeply remodeled during the 17th and 18th centuries, the Manor retains the look of the bastides of Provence, with its round towers to the north.

 

Environmentally friendly rooms

In an outbuilding, initially called “La Petite Ecole”, since it served as a school after the Second World War, we have fully renovated six rooms, using natural materials. The floor of some showers is paved with large stones picked up on the estate. Nearby natural pigments cover the walls of the rooms.

Decorated with a Provençal flare, the rooms can accommodate two to four people. Spacious and warm, they each have a bathroom and a toilet.

Are you looking for an Authentic Stay in France, far from the ordinary? The Monts d’Azur Reserve will be happy to welcome you during any season in the Petit Manoir. Relax in a comfortable and atypical setting.

The water in the natural pool is rich in plankton contributing to the purification process. Consequently, any chemical product is prohibited, including sun creams or oils!

Fall in love with this natural luxury and entrust your comfort to our microscopic collaborators!

 

UNSUPERVISED SWIMMING : Children must be accompanied by an adult. Our natural swimming pool is temporarily closed due to the covid pandemic.

YOUR STAY

The authentic stay is composed of:

  • One night in a cocooning room
  • Breakfast, buffet

Access to the natural swimming pool (summer only), playgrounds, climbing wall and petanque pitch (summer only) are included in this stay.

 

Do not hesitate to contact our hostesses to make reservations or go directly to our website. For the lookouts and the “Guide for a day”, the number of spaces is limited.

Dear customer, when you book for :

  • A family of more than 4 people, please contact the Reservation Service on 09 65 03 49 68
  • Multiple families: do it by room. And specify for each of them, the number of hosts. Otherwise, our software will set up the families based on the availabilities of beds and not family !

 

Available dates:

Click on the desired date

  • Caption:
  • Available
  • Full or exceptionally closed
Remaining places for this stay :
Extra night unavailable for extended stay!
Please contact our assistant on 09 65 03 49 68 (booking department) for more information.

What they have to say
about our experiences

Joan Dulera

Sun. 25 August 2024

A unique experience that our family did yesterday at the Reserve des Monts-Azur. We've seen the wild european buffalos, the deers and the wild horses that originated in Mongolia. This reserve is a 700 hectares with free wild animals roaming around the place without human help. They co-exist in this habitat. I was amazed to see them sooo close! It's a different experience than seeing animals on captivity. I recommend for families visiting this place:-)

Angelique Amable

Wed. 10 July 2024

Not far from the city, nice drive!
If you’re gonna take a carriage, you can see the animals closer and there’s no need to wear sneakers if you’re not gonna do the promenade.
Carriage: 1 hour
Walking: 1.5-2hrs

Kirill Abikus

Sun. 23 June 2024

This is a great mini safari in the mountains! You can see horses and bisons in the wild. Walking tours or in the carriage. Very beautiful nature and nice staff.
Please note that it is usually cold in the mountains so dress appropriately (long sleeves and trousers are recommended).
You can have a very good lunch at moderate price in the restaurant. Book in advance.
Nice boutique with souvenirs.
Children liked the tour very much.
We did not stay for the night.

Schas Mien

Mon. 20 May 2024

Very beautiful reserve with stunning views. You can observe the animals in peace. Don't forget the binoculars! The crepes were very delicious.
Attention for non-French speakers: we had asked before booking if an English-speaking tour guide is available and this was not a problem. Unfortunately, on-site this was limited to just a few sentences and we understood almost nothing. That was very unfortunate!

Joanne Storey

Wed. 23 August 2023

Where do i start... Amazing place, the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, great fun and spoke excellent English! We booked private carriage tour for our family. We loved seeing all the animals and learning a lot. We went to the restaurant for lunch, they had a great selection including children's menu. The food was beautiful and plentiful. I would highly recommend this place to anyone local or tourists! Thank you

Frequently asked questions

Do you have another question? Contact us at contact@haut-thorenc.com

The ecolodges are not heated. For your comfort, we make them available only during the summer season, from May 17 to October 15. Outside these dates, you can enjoy our other accommodations: Le Petit Manoir and Villa Bioclimatique.

Yes, of course! Children of all ages are welcome at La Réserve. Only guided walking safaris and our Lodges are not available for children under 5, for insurance reasons.
The Brame and Privilège stays can be enjoyed by families with young children, but only if the safaris are fully privatized.

For your safety, but also for health reasons, pets are not allowed.

We strongly advise you to book your safari or stay in advance.

No, our restaurant will be delighted to welcome you for lunch and dinner.

Here's all the information you need to get to La Réserve des Monts d'Azur :

  • 651 route des châteaux
    06750 THORENC
  • GPS coordinates:
    43°48'20 " N - 6°50'43 " E
    43.8049886,6.8431416
    GoogleMaps

We can be reached on the following telephone numbers:

Please note, annual closure from November 6 to December 1, 2023.