LE PETIT MANOIR

Sleeping in a Place Steeped in History


The Accommodation

Welcome to Le Petit Manoir, an iconic building at La Réserve, dating back to the 16th century. A witness to centuries gone by, the manor still bears the traces of its history today: vaulted cellars, ancient walls, and round towers typical of Provençal bastides.

In one of its outbuildings, once known as ‘La Petite École’ (The Little School), six rooms have been carefully renovated using natural materials sourced from the estate: ochre pigments gathered nearby, local stone for the showers, and lime-based renders…

Everything here tells a story – that of a place both preserved and full of life, where heritage and ecology meet. Decorated in an understated, warm Provençal style, the rooms at Le Petit Manoir offer everything you need to enjoy La Réserve all year round.

General Description of Our Rooms

  • Capacity: 2 to 4 guests.
  • Private bathroom with WC 

Facilities Provided

  • Television
  • Kettle provided, with cups and a selection of teas and herbal infusions.
  • Towels
  • Shower gel and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Wi-Fi connection

Your Stay at Le Petit Manoir

  • Check-in: 3.00pm
  • 1 night in a double or family room
  • Breakfast buffet featuring homemade, local and organic produce, served at La Réserve’s LE TAKHI restaurant.
  • Access to La Réserve’s communal areas: open-air museum, play areas, natural pool (in summer), and refreshment stand.
  • Check-out: 10.00am

Optional Extras, by Reservation

Make your stay even richer with our Nature activities – guided safaris (on foot, by horse-drawn carriage or photo safari), observation hides, or the chance to become a ‘guide for a day’.

A Few Practical Details

 

For families:
If you would like to book a family room, please contact us in advance.
As these rooms are limited in number within the bioclimatic villa, we recommend checking availability before finalising your booking.
Please note: as the online booking system is based on a per-person rate, it may allocate several separate rooms to the same family.


For group bookings involving several families:
Please book each room separately, specifying the number of guests for each one. Otherwise, our system will automatically allocate rooms based on the number of beds available, without taking into account how guests are grouped by family.


Respecting the natural world:
To prevent any risk of transmitting contagious diseases to the animals at La Réserve (brucellosis, Aujeszky’s disease, echinococcosis, etc.), picnics and pets are not permitted on site. It is therefore not permitted to bring food or drink from outside.


Piscine naturelle:

Reserved for guests staying at La Réserve, the natural swimming pool is open from June to September, daily from 4.00pm to 7.00pm.
Its water, naturally filtered by the presence of plankton, contains no chemical products. To preserve this balance, sun creams and oils are strictly forbidden.
Swimming is unsupervised: children must always be accompanied by an adult.

Available dates:

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  • Full or exceptionally closed
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For a long stay or for any other request, we thank you for contacting our assistant at 09 65 03 49 65.

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

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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
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We can be reached on the following telephone numbers:

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