Domaine de Biar

For those who dream of a getaway to the countryside without having to leave home—surrounded by horses, local cuisine, and the charm of a historic Montpellier mansion.

Just outside Montpellier, the Domaine de Biar has the feel of a hidden country estate. This historic residence is nestled amid several hectares of unspoiled nature, surrounded by tall trees, farmland, and horses roaming in semi-freedom.

The hotel has only 13 rooms and suites, each one unique. Old stone, exposed beams, spacious rooms, and more contemporary details come together to create warm interiors that feel more like a lived-in home than a traditional hotel. Outside, the pace naturally slows down: a pool under the trees, lounge chairs in the shade of reed screens, massages, a eucalyptus-scented hammam, yoga, or simply strolling through the grounds.

Awarded the Clef Verte certification and honored with two Michelin Keys, the estate embodies a discreet and responsible approach to luxury—from its pesticide-free farmland to its gourmet restaurant. Chef Mathieu Garcin creates Mediterranean cuisine rooted in the Hérault region, emphasizing local, organic, and seasonal ingredients.

• Equicoaching—an experience as unexpected as it is fitting in this setting, where horses are an integral part of the landscape.
• The pool, bordered by the ranch and with horses roaming semi-freely in the background—it’s hard to imagine a more exotic setting just a few minutes from Montpellier.
• La Table du Chef, an intimate dining experience on the mezzanine, where you can enjoy Mathieu Garcin’s cuisine up close in an eight-course meal.
• Winter spa treatments in the 12th-century vaulted room—a rare touch that gives the wellness experience a truly unique character.