Les Sources de Caudalie
FRANCE
PERSONALITIES
Wellness aficionados. Foodies. Winos. Families looking for a peaceful countryside escape.
MOMENTS
Lazily biking through vineyards. Learning the magic of French cuisine from the masters. Getting lost in enchanting gardens. Wine with your dinner. Wine on your skin.
BEST VISITING MONTHS
May to October.
COST
WHY STAY
Les Sources de Caudalie is a luxury wellness hotel in Southwest France, surrounded by vineyards and forests, only 20 minutes from Bordeaux.
The retreat has been created in mind with the French Paradox that French diet and lifestyle lead to good health, and built with recycled local materials, complimenting the surroundings. Choose one of 40 rooms, one of 7 suites, or one of 6 private cottages, named after regional heritage, and complete with unique antique designs and terraces facing the Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte’s vineyard. For a unique experience, stay in “Le Village des Pêcheurs” (Fishermen’s village) - where each of 12 suites are on stilts around a small lake.
One of the main attractions of the hotel is the Vinothérapie® Spa. Treatments combine natural hot spring water from 540 meters beneath the earth, as well as grape and grapevine extractions. Take advantage of the steam room, relaxation rooms and the jet-stream. Try Crushed Cabernet scrub, Honey and Wine Wrap, Barrel Bath, or Winemaker's Massage for an unforgettable experience.
WHY WANDER
Les Sources de Caudalie has something for everyone. Discover the surrounding towns of Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux or Arcachon. Do yoga in the heart of a vineyard. Bike through famous wine estates of the region. See creations of local contemporary artists focussing on the senses and the natural elements. Take a tour of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, learning about the process of wine making that ends with a tasting. Take a boat through Arcachon bay to the famous « Ile aux Oiseaux ». Fly a helicopter to l’Ile de Ré, where you will have lunch and visit an oyster farm.
INDULGE IN
Eat at the hotel’s two-star Michelin restaurant La Grand' Vigne. Partake in Chef Nicolas Masse’s private cooking lesson. Learn about Bordeaux’s finest at Rouge wine bar. Taste fresh fruit, vegetables, and herbs from the onsite bee garden. Try Cadiot-Badie - Bordeaux’s best chocolates.
GETTING THERE
Fly into Bordeaux and rent a car for a short scenic drive. Alternatively, arrange your pickup with the hotel.
WILD INITIATIVES
From energy-efficient lighting and water conservation measures to the use of locally sourced, organic ingredients in its gourmet cuisine, Les Sources de Caudalie strives to minimize its ecological impact. The property also boasts an environmentally conscious spa, employing natural, cruelty-free products. The hotel's dedication to sustainability extends to waste reduction and recycling programs, showcasing a holistic approach to responsible tourism.
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