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The Relais des Merveilles was established in 1985 by the Duhet family, Charmed by this true haven of peace, We invite you to come and discover this exceptional place and enjoy its' friendly atmosphere.

RESTAURANT

After a nice walk in the mountains or a night under the stars... We offer a Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, mainly made of organic products, evolving according to available fresh products of the season.

ROOMS & DORMITORIES

A night at the Relais des Merveilles is a unique experience for all nature lovers ... Take advantage of this moment to admire the Milky Way, totally disconnected from the usual everyday life. Choose between our different options...

  • star rating  bon petit restaurant aux portes de la Gordolasque, serveur sympathique, très bons filets de truite avec une julienne de légumes, en plus geste commercial notre dessert commandé n'étant plus disponible... read more

    avatar thumb nissaissa
    24 August 2018
  • star rating  Point de départ de notre rando dans la vallée des merveilles. Confort appréciable pour ce début avec douche et WC dans la chambre. Repas agréable mais pas mal de mouches.... read more

    Charlotte M
    16 August 2022
  • star rating  Cuisine de qualité avec un excellent menu à 32 €, très bons raviolis ainsi que la planche de charcuterie et fromages,ce jour la il y avait également un millefeuille d'aubergines... read more

    nissaissa
    14 June 2020
  • star rating  Restaurant bien, chambre bien, personnel sympathique, emplacement bien, tout est bien sauf découvrir en partant qu'il faut payer les draps des enfants ? Voilà, il faut savoir qu'en demi-pension, les... read more

    Elodie C
    20 July 2020
  • star rating  Endroit de qualité pour le randonneur notamment au départ ou à l’arrivée d’un périple dans la Vallée des Merveilles. L’accueil est bon. L’établissement est grand avec une portion dortoir bien... read more

    Toujourstoubab
    25 June 2022
  • star rating  Nous avons passé 3 nuits au relais des Merveilles en famille pour l’ascension. Tout était parfait ! Le chalet a été rénové avec beaucoup de goût, les chambre sont trés... read more

    avatar thumb Nathalie S
    4 June 2019
  • star rating  Dans la vallée de la Gordolasque, près de la vallée des Merveilles, cadre magnifique et cuisine authentique avec un bon rapport qualité prix
    La vue suffirait, mais la cuisine est... read more

    avatar thumb NiceSplendid
    12 August 2018
  • Fantastic place. Very comfortable layout. Friendly staff and good food.

    Declan Gavin
    20 June 2019
  • Only stopped for a coffee, but fabulous location and very friendly service. Great choice of seating both in and out.

    Paul Jones
    26 August 2018
  • Absolutely breath taking. Food amazing. Staff amazing. Limited menu but that makes the dishes super special. Trout is reared in fresh water ponds. Amazing

    Dan T
    8 July 2018
  • Stunning location. Immaculate accommodations. Extraordinary service. Located way up the Gordolasque Valley near the trailhead to the Valley of Marvels, Jean-Paul's Relais is everything good I'd read about Alps trekking accommodations. I was there to dovetail some wolf-tracking with Valley of Marvels petroglyph-viewing: found both in one long day-hike, though by mid-May the upper trails were still significantly snow-covered. The hike turned into a proto-Alpine, route-finding white-knuckler. Bring a good map/gear if you're going in May. As my hiking sandals weren't fit for steep snow-traverses, Jean-Paul loaned me a pair of hiking boots (and packed me a lunch of exceptional local cheese, meats and bread) that made the higher passes accessible: barely. Crampons and an ice axe would have helped. Many of the petroglyphs, including the famous sorcerers, remained buried under snow, but that disappointment was tempered by finding several chamois (they're everywhere) wolf-kills and parallel adult/pup wolf tracks - just 30 miles from the French Riviera. Sun-burned and exhausted, after a hot shower, I was treated to as fine a four-course meal as any I've ever had in the States. I booked the dormitory sleeping option several weeks in advance, and had the dorm to myself. The entire place is spotless. 2 nights, 3 meals: 75 euros. As marvelous as it gets.

    Christopher Spatz
    16 May 2015

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