Superb and simply elegant Provençale country house
NOW AT LA MAGDELEINE: Festive Season Highlights
As the end of the year approaches, La Magdeleine – Mathias Dandine prepares to celebrate the most gourmet season of all and invites you to experience exceptional moments in the heart of Provence.
Around the table, at the Michelin-starred restaurant or at home, the Chef signs a series of festive experiences:
a gastronomic New Year’s Eve dinner on 31 December with live music, a New Year’s Day brunch on 1 January, a selection of festive dishes to take away, and special menus for group celebrations.
And to extend the pleasure, treat yourself to a stay in our 5-star hotel, combining elegance, serenity and the art of Provençal living.
Unique moments to reserve now and enjoy the warmth and refinement of the festive season at La Magdeleine.
A property with character
"A beautiful place, for beautiful moments around a beautiful table"
Mathias Dandine
A family property
Mathias Dandine and his wife Christel are the masters of this house which they have reinvented in their own image, with a motto: "A beautiful place, for beautiful moments around a beautiful table".
La Magdeleine naturally inspires a family spirit in every corner and through all its services. The smile, the attention, the involvement and the attention to detail are found in every employee, whether they work for the hotel or the restaurants. The care taken, quite simply, to ensure that everything runs smoothly, immediately evokes the feeling of entering a unique place where everyone feels full satisfaction in receiving and pleasing.
Families are also at the heart of the couple's thinking. Their house should benefit everyone, whatever their age. If on Sundays, everyone gathers around a traditional meal, games around the pool or under the trees, a game of pétanque or a film in the park should be options to create small moments of unforgettable happiness.
A large Park with Terrace
It is one of the most beautiful assets of La Magdeleine and a must, at any time, as soon as the weather permits. Here, you can enjoy the vast panorama of the park, sip an aperitif in the setting sun or enjoy a rejuvenating tea-time. A perfect symbol of the Provençal art of living, the terrace of the bastide is an essential step in understanding the heavenlyhappiness of this house.
In the heart of the vegetable garden, which transforms itself throughout the seasons and tells the story of the beauty of a nourishing nature, the Chef has imagined an exceptional ephemeral table, which a few privileged people can enjoy for a unique experience. Picked the same day, vegetables and fruits compose recipes and accompany, for example, some products cooked on a wood fire for bucolic moments where the disconnection is total. It is a time for sharing and exchange, in an obvious and joyful simplicity.
La Magdeleine also proves to be a place of life open to a number of events, inviting more than just its own customers and regularly creating surprises to assert itself as a real driving force in the heart of the village of Gémenos. Thus, the park of the bastide lives to the rhythm, each week, of an appointment around, for example, a musical evening, an open-air cinema session or a piano concert under the stars. Not forgetting the 14th of July, a festive and gourmet garden party that cannot be missed. Soon you can even imagine a yoga retreat in this marvellous park during a complete stay oriented towards peace and well-being. Each new visit is certainly a happy discovery...
A true haven of peace
Stay at the hotel La Magdeleine with swimming pool in Gémenos and live at the rhythm of Provence, through the superb park of the hotel, the exceptional preserved naturallandscapes (departmental, regional, national parks), the picturesque villages around, the numerous sports activities nearby (land and sea).
We are at your disposal to advise you and help you organise your activities and leisure activities during your stay at the hotel La Magdeleine in Gémenos.
Enjoy our hotel with swimming pool in Provence and its vast park with century-old trees.
The Café Magdeleine
Enjoy a warm and welcoming experience at the Café Magdeleine.
As the true beating heart of the house, this space invites you to relax—whether on the terrace shaded by majestic plane trees or in the cozy lounge by the fireplace.
Café Magdeleine is the perfect spot to enjoy a freshly pressed juice, the latest selections from our sommelier, or a glass of champagne. For smaller appetites, our “Light Bites” menu is available. In the afternoon, let yourself be tempted by our assortment of sweet treats paired with a refined tea.
Whether seated on the terrace overlooking the park or comfortably by the fire, allow the magic of the place to take over and savor a timeless moment. The café welcomes you every day, all day long.
Seminars and weddings in Provence
La Magdeleine hotel and restaurant is a unique venue in which to organise a seminar, a professional event, a wedding or a family party.
Close to major cities (Marseille, Aix-en-Provence), in the incredibly peaceful town Gémenos, surrounded by impressive grounds, this superb country house has several well-equipped rooms and a wide range of venues to suit your event, whatever the season, in addition to its professional teams and gourmet restaurant.
There’s everything you need for a successful event.
Welness Area and Spa in Provence
Wellness and Spa at La Magdeleine
Two places, two atmospheres at Patio Spa - Bien-être
Between lavender gardens and intimate interior spaces, the Patio Spa - Bien-être invites you to recharge your batteries in every season. Outside, enjoy the sauna, jacuzzi, fitness area and swimming pool, in a serene and enchanting natural setting. Inside, the first floor of the bastide features massage and relaxation rooms for a soothing, personalized wellness experience.
Soak up the art of Provencal living at the foot of the Sainte-Baume, facing the Garlaban mountains, and let yourself be seduced by the timeless charm of our bastide.
Breakfast at La Magdeleine
Begin your day with a breakfast that combines pleasure and refinement at La Magdeleine.
Carefully prepared by our pastry team, every morning from 7:00 a.m. a generous buffet awaits you in our grand dining room. Croissants, pain au chocolat, golden pastries and crusty breads, fresh fruit and freshly pressed juices are laid out with the utmost care, for a moment of pure indulgence.
Enjoy these delights on site or in the comfort of your room with our room service. Whether you are a lover of fine pastries or prefer more classic flavors, our breakfast promises an unforgettable awakening of the senses, reflecting the elegance and charm of La Magdeleine.
2 hectares of tree-filled grounds
Gardens
