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Domaine de Biar
Montpellier, France · Independent · Core Luxury
An eighteenth-century folie that served as Louis XV's royal farm near Montpellier, later a wine estate. Bertrand Schmitt found it abandoned in 2007, spent seven years restoring it, and opened 13 rooms in 2015 on about 50 hectares of organic farm and vineyard. Michelin Two Keys.
- 13 rooms
- Opened 2015
- Neighborhood: Lavérune
- Rooms from 258 sq ft (24 m²)
About Domaine de Biar
- The 18th-century estate near Montpellier once served as a royal farm under Louis XV, with some records tracing its origins to the 12th century.
- Bertrand Schmitt found the property abandoned in 2007 and spent seven years restoring it before opening it as a hotel in 2015.
- Its 13 rooms sit within a roughly 50-hectare organic farm and vineyard, and it holds two Michelin Keys.
- 10 km from art at the Musée Fabre.
- Entry-level rooms start at 258 sq ft (24 m²).
History
Domaine de Biar occupies an eighteenth-century 'folie montpellieraine,' a pleasure estate that served as a Royal Farm in the era of Louis XV and later as a wine estate, at Laverune near Montpellier; some accounts trace the site's origins as far back as the twelfth century.
Bertrand Schmitt discovered the property abandoned in 2007 and spent seven years restoring it, opening it to guests in 2015. The thirteen rooms are named after emblematic figures of the estate, set within a roughly fifty-hectare organic farm and vineyard, with two Michelin Keys.
The setting
4 km from N109 national highway. 9 km from Gothic Montpellier Cathedral.
Experiences
- Biar Coaching: Equicoaching — Equine mediation to develop self-confidence, leadership posture and stress management in contact with horses; no equestrian skills needed.
- Biar Coaching: Land & Sea — A unique adventure between land and sea promoting creativity, communication and commitment, as a sensory experience and team cohesion activity.
- Biar Coaching: Theater — Theatrical play combined with team-building to work on soft skills, emotional management and group cohesion.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
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