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A real Epicurean
Didier finds his satisfaction by mixing famous and distinguished wines as well as little gems, unknown to the general public. His passion as well as his hight requirement level inspire confidence and have led him to build up a solid network with top range producers. This allows him to offer and share his discoveries with his fellow wine lovers.
You will find Didier on the rooftop of le Jardin Secret, where he will be delighted to share his latest finds, glass in hand.
Join us
Nestled in the very heart of the Cotignac village in the area « Haut-Var », Le Jardin Secret awaits you to share a real moment of sharing and conviviality in an exceptional setting.
Our domain is located an hour away from Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, and 45 mn away from the Gorges du Verdon.
13 Rue de l’Araignée 83570 Cotignac France
00 33 494 78 30 51
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Didier’s Wine Bar
An apero board, a glass, a perfect start on the way to happiness
Our Wine Bar Le Jardin Secret welcomes you for a friendly moment thanks to its great wine menu, carefully developed by Didier Romieux, a local and enthusiast cellarman, a major character in Cotignac.
Come and discover a beautiful warm space, where local gems mix with rare and distinguished wines, that no one but Didier could discover. Take pleasure in tasting a small smack while listening to Didier’s valuable suggestions and little anecdotes which will lead you to fine and surprising experiences.
Didier, our special Dionysia explorer, has been touring the country and its vineyards for more than 30 years, in a constant search for authentic winemakers, linked to their traditions and the land they grow everyday.
Think about a place totally dedicated to Man and Nature, steeped in history and offering immersive experiences in Provence…
Fuelled with the passion and kindness of our chef, the restaurant invites you through the doors of its 200 year-old building.
There you will find a unique place in the very heart of Cotignac, conducive to recreation and awakening of your senses.
The values guiding the cooking of Le Jardin Secret are naturalness as well as back to basics, with a deep insipiration from our land to make you (re)discover the taste of authentic Provence.
Friends, family, people from different places and origins, we invite you to discover Le Jardin Secret and live a real experience with all your senses within the most beautiful landscapes of our green Provence!
Our chef Benoit Witz
Although he comes from a small willage between the Vosges and Germany, Benoit Witz welcomes you around the table of the Jardin Secret with the most beautiful purpose: help you discover each and every flavor of Provence’s best products.
Having worked with Paul Bocuse, Alain Ducasse, and contributed to the reputation of various higly famous tables, he now harnesses all his talent to create an intimate, tailor-made cooking, firmly rooted in local traditions of Cotignac and its area.
Seduced by the exceptional setting in Cotignac as well as the deep desire of Lou Calen’s owners to make this somptuous and historic heritage live again, Benoit finds here a new source of inspiration, by mixing the pleasures of the table with the development of local economy, working with famous produce he really cares for. Now a Cotignac resident, Benoit is completely in his element, very willing to share his idea of happiness.
Une démarche écologique, du jardin à l’assiette
Le Jardin Secret is part of a comprehensive, sustainable and ecological plan that gives preference to short circuit, no waste cooking.
We are committed to work with carefully chosen producers in a 30 km radius around the village.
Our menu is created thanks to fresh fruits and vegetables coming directly from the garden, in a constant will to promote and honour the local products of Cotignac market.
We offer a short menu, different each day, as well as theme meals, concerts and other festivities.
The encounter between the Chef and Huguette Caren, the former owner of Lou Calen’s restaurant, definitely marks the rebirth ot this highly historic place in Cotignac.
By transfering all her precious recipes that created the reputation of Lou Calen between the 70s and 90s, Huguette helps keeping alive the heritage of the restaurant.
That’s why the whole team is pleased to enthusiastically offering you its cooking, a subtle mix of tradition and modernity, made from local ingredients, simple recipes and greedy notes.
Nestled in the very heart of the Cotignac village in the area « Haut-Var », Le Jardin Secret awaits you to share a real moment of sharing and conviviality in an exceptional setting.
Our domain is located an hour away from Aix-en-Provence and Marseille, and 45 mn away from the Gorges du Verdon.
13 Rue de l’Araignée 83570 Cotignac France
00 33 494 78 30 51
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