We tested: the Mercure Brignoles Golf Hotel in Barbaroux

After spending two wonderful days in the Saint-Tropez region To enjoy the dolce vita, we leave the coast to head inland to recharge our batteries for three days at the Mercure Brign hotelolEs Golf de Barbaroux. As part of our program Ambassador Mercure,We took full advantage of this extended weekend, where many activities were planned to make this short stay a truly unique experience.

And what a program! We’ll tell you all about it in detail 😉

We pack our bags in the Privilège room, which is beautifully decorated, combining the contemporary with rustic touches. The essentials of this type of room can be found there. high-end of the group with the Nespresso coffee machine, The smartphone charging station, the mini bar Filled with drinks and snacks, a multitude of cosmetics, bathrobes and even slippers. A (too) small balcony offers a beautiful unobstructed view of verdant hills and the hotel’s large swimming pool.

The site is quiet and relaxing, and you feel cut off from the world. The bedding is as exceptional as always, size king size, With a mattress and pillows of comfort rarely matched. Everything to ensure a dream night… Moreover, to be clear, this is one of the moments we love most when we go to try out a Mercure hotel!

After making a first discovery of the hotel and after enjoying a generous salad in the establishment’s «La Brasserie» with a remarkable view over the golf course, our host Benjamin Caternet, the manager of the Mercure Brignoles, organized two beautiful activities for us in the afternoon: a visit to the Museum of Red Faces in Tourves and a wine tasting at Château de la Margillière.

 

This New generation museum offers the visitor a playful discovery of the universe of bauxite mines, Famous in the Var region until 1980. The opportunity to retrace this era and better understand life in these mines. The museum is very interesting with many explanations on geology, the evolution of working conditions, and also an unusual visit to a mine reconstructed using the help of former miners who are now very elderly. This visit is narrated by Jérémy, a passionate guide who will captivate you with his many knowledge. An essential visit that will appeal to both young and old. Don’t miss it if you’re passing through the region. More information on the website Museum of Red Lips

We continue at the end of the afternoon with the discovery of domain of Margillière, Located a few minutes from Brignoles and the hotel, in a remarkable natural setting. The stone building, more than 300 years old, is in itself a must-see, typical of the Provençal style, with several tens of hectares of vineyards surrounding it that bask in the sweet Mediterranean sun. We are far from the mass productions destined for the large distribution and international markets; here, wine production is carried out on a human scale, by families, and meets the standards of Organic Agriculture. Each of the offered wines (White, Rosé and Red) is divided into two categories: the Bastide Cuvée and the Hautes Terres Cuvée, obtained from the oldest vines planted on the slopes of the estate. More information on the website Château de la Margillière.

On this first evening, we had dinner at the hotel restaurant. « The Terraces of Golf » in an elegant and chic setting. The main room is spacious and overlooks a large terrace of identical size that overlooks the golf course of Barbaroux. The staff is welcoming, friendly and provides many tips on the choice of dishes and wines. Every Friday evening, the chef suggests a special dish, depending on the arrivals from the market. This evening, as every Friday, it is Langoustine linguine, What a delight! To accompany this delicious dish, there’s nothing like a white wine from the Château de la Margillière Hautes Terres, the same one we tasted the very same afternoon.

Find the map of the restaurant » Les Terrasses du golf » here

The next day, let’s meet for breakfast! As in every Mercure we’ve discovered, we have a wide selection of sweet and savory dishes with several types of pastries, breads, fruit juices, yogurts, cereals, hot drinks, and more. That should be enough to get you started for a full day. A little preview below in photos.

Now on to the golf practice where we meet Lionel Berard, a renowned teacher for his atypical but 100% effective teaching method. He puts a lot of emphasis on mental preparation through concentration exercises and sophrology, relying, among other things, on neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). The results are immediate! More detailed information about the MRP method here.

A few buckets of balls later, we set off by car the famous 18 holes of Barbaroux, The course is renowned for its quality, beautiful natural surroundings, and its difficulty in playing. Amateur and professional golfers never tire of this technically challenging course with an American style, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful in Europe. Precision, strategy, and technique are essential to venture onto it!

Did you know that one of the golf course’s greens is the longest in Europe, with an entry-exit distance of 69 meters?

 

In the afternoon, we exchange the golf bags for bathrobes, swimsuits and flip-flops, returning to the hotel. Hotel SPA. After an hour-long session of relaxing massage, we take advantage of all the facilities of the SPA, starting with the sauna. jacuzzi, Then, the hammam, the sauna, the sensory shower (Polar atmosphere, Caribbean Storm, White fog and Tropical rain) and the icy shower. There’s even an ice fountain to cool off your body between two sauna sessions! Next, head to the hotel’s large swimming pool for some refreshing swims and lengths, then sunbathe on the loungers in peace… The must-do!

For your information, access to the fitness room is free for guests and entry to the spa is 15€. (The men at the golf course, the women at the spa, right?)  

Find the list of treatments/massages and their prices here 

             

For more information, Find all Mercure hotels in the PACA region here

This operation was carried out in partnership with Mercure.