Domaine Riberach, an ecological hotel in Occitania

A comfortable hotel on a human scale

The Domaine Riberach has 18 rooms installed in and above 24 converted wine vats. Discover rooms of standing in which the colored walls blend harmoniously with the exotic furniture and the slate floor. Some rooms offer beautiful terraces or panoramic balconies.

Comfortable lodgings in the Maison du Château

Another building, the Maison du Château, offers 4 gîtes facing the Canigou, which can accommodate 4 to 5 people. Discover the welcoming apartments that house superb 18th century historical remains:

• L'Arche. Treat yourself to the charm of old stones, with 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a private terrace: 
• La Pergola. Enjoy comfortable accommodation under the roof with a panoramic view of the Têt Valley and the Pic du Canigou;

• La Grange Gauche and La Grange Droite. These 2 lodgings are arranged on 3 floors and offer an atmosphere at the crossroads between industrial and traditional style.

Outside is a biotope pool, without chemicals, with a natural filtration and oxygenation thanks to its waterfall. Rainwater is used for watering and maintenance of the exterior spaces. No chemicals are used to treat the plants.

Tasty and varied dining options

Slow food is in the spotlight at Domaine Riberach with several dining options:

• A gourmet dinner at "La Coopérative" restaurant, an elegant combination of ethics and gourmandise, awarded a green star in the Michelin Guide;

• A grill at "Cargol'21" restaurant, which offers a casual atmosphere with upcycled decorative elements. Enjoy a selection of charcoal-grilled meats and fish;

• Local products at the "Comptoir-Cave". Enjoy platters of cold cuts and cheeses accompanied by a glass of wine from the store;

• a snack, a cocktail or an aperitif platter to enjoy on the Terrace Lounge.

Wellness and relaxation

Looking for a moment of relaxation? Then head to the private Mediterranean spa. Located in 5 wine-making vats, it includes a boudoir, an oriental hammam, a Finnish sauna, a double bathtub and a duo massage cabin.

Finally, take advantage of the natural swimming pool, fed by rainwater and filtered by plants, respecting the natural aquatic balance.

Discover the richness of the back country around the Domaine Riberach:

The castle-museum of Bélesta, with a museum of prehistory arranged around the collections of the archaeological site of the cave of Bélesta;

• The yellow train from Villefranche-de-Conflent to Latour-de-Carol. 63 km of railroad escapade on 1200 meters of unevenness await you to join the station of Bolquère, the highest of France;

• The site of the Orgues d'Ille sur Têt, offering a sumptuous landscape of fairy chimneys cut by the erosion;

• The Gorges de Galamus, with limestone walls of more than 500 meters deep carved by the waters of the Agly, to be discovered on foot or by canyoning;

• The hikes starting from Bélesta, in particular the Pic Aubeil, a beautiful walk with a view on the village and the lake of Caramany. The more athletic can embark on the hike "In search of the borders of 1258" which promises superb landscapes on the Pyrenees and the Corbières.

Are you tempted by a stay at Domaine Riberach? Let yourself be tempted by a getaway in this ecological hotel in Occitania.