An innovative programme of activities at the on-site vineyard at Les Jardins de St Benoît provides guests with the opportunity to participate in the centuries' old traditions of wine-making: harvesting, pressing, assemblage and of course tasting the best wines the South of France has to offer!

The Olive Grove

Beside the vineyard is a three-acre olive grove producing the venerable Lucques de Bize. Recognized by the connoisseur as the finest of all olives, this plump green fruit has a fine pulpy flesh with a delicate flavour of butter and hazelnut. In partnership with the Oulibo olive co-operative guests at Les Jardins have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the lifecycle of the olive - from planting to harvesting, pressing to manufacture.

The Medieval Gardens

For centuries, the medieval Gardens of St Benoît have been a source of local produce and a retreat for relaxation and reflection for the local community. Now, together with the town council, Garrigae has restored the patchwork of gardens as a natural haven to be enjoyed by villagers and guests alike. Each garden has been restored as a distinct space with its own unique atmosphere - a quiet place to read a book; a herb garden alive with the scent of lavender, thyme, and rosemary; a water garden; a private arboretum for morning yoga or a shady glade for a picnic with the children. The gardens also grow organic vegetables for the restaurant, and give children the chance to learn about cultivating natural foods.