80 ans de Baumanière

📍Les Baux de Provence, Baumanière

▪️ iDzia Installation: Sound, Lighting, Power Distribution

What an honor it was to support the Hôtel and Restaurant Baumanière in celebrating its 80th anniversary, an exceptional event in every way, reflecting the spirit of this iconic venue founded in 1945 by Raymond Thuilier, a passionate visionary who transformed a secluded Provençal farmhouse into a sanctuary of elegance, gastronomy, and art de vivre, crowned with three Michelin stars by 1954; Baumanière tells a story of legacy, passion, and innovation, carried today by Jean-André Charial, the founder’s grandson, a former apprentice of Troisgros and Bocuse, faithful to the values of refinement and sincerity while embracing modernity, notably alongside chef Glenn Viel, the driving force behind the restaurant’s return to a third star in 2020; celebrating such an anniversary isn’t just marking time, it’s honoring a living heritage, a place that hosted legends like Picasso, Cocteau, De Gaulle, Queen Elizabeth, Churchill, and never stopped evolving, constantly cultivating excellence with humility, innovation with tradition, and hospitality at its finest, within a domain that merges haute cuisine, boutique hospitality, wellness, organic farming, and deep respect for nature; for this unique gathering held in the gardens of La Cabro d’Or, we at iDzia were proud to contribute in a tangible and emotional way by delivering the full technical setup for sound, lighting, and power distribution, ensuring every key moment of the day was supported, enhanced, and elevated with precision and care; our mission was to design a complete and elegant technical environment, from crystal-clear sound for speeches and musical ambiance, to a warm and subtle lighting design across the outdoor spaces at dusk, including full video support for the documentary film projection that retraced eight decades of culinary history and heartfelt memories; our work followed two core values: respecting the essence of Baumanière and delivering flawless, seamless, premium-grade technical support that would remain invisible to guests but essential to the experience; every cable, cue, and transition was carefully planned to appear effortless and natural; the day began with a relaxed lunch in the garden, gathering friends, culinary figures, producers, journalists, and personalities, followed by a guided tour of the organic vegetable garden—symbol of Baumanière’s deep connection to the land—before transitioning into a refined evening cocktail and the emotional screening of the film, narrated with sincerity and sensitivity; in this enchanting setting, framed by cypress trees, olive groves, and golden stone walls, our technical setup quietly supported the atmosphere, allowing the beauty of the place, the people, the music, and the emotions to shine through; at iDzia, we believe that technical expertise has real value only when it enhances the magic of a moment—it’s not about doing more, but about doing right, understanding the soul of the space, listening to the needs of the organizers, collaborating with the on-site teams, and adapting to the domain’s natural constraints to deliver a performance that is discreet yet flawless, always aligned with Baumanière’s spirit of elegant simplicity; beyond the setup, we aimed to uphold an entire philosophy—that of discreet luxury, sincere hospitality, and excellence rooted in human connection; this unforgettable day was made possible thanks to perfect coordination among all parties, and we extend our warm thanks to @megastory.fr for their trust, as well as Sébastien, Fanny, Vincent, and all the technical and hospitality teams who helped bring this event to life; witnessing our setup come alive in such a historic place, hearing the music float through the trees, watching the lights dance on the stone façades, and feeling the emotion during the final projection was a powerful moment for our whole team; Baumanière is more than a location—it is a way of life, a place grounded in time and space, a celebration of the present that never betrays its past, and we are proud to have contributed, in our own way, to this symbolic chapter, for an 80th anniversary that will be remembered as elegant, vibrant, and profoundly human.

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