Lou Calen is an exceptional hotel located in the heart of the village of Cotignac, in the Var department of Provence. It's a jewel hidden in a verdant park with 34 rooms, 3 outdoor pools including an adults-only pool, a Michelin-starred restaurant, an artisanal brasserie, an art center and a summer wine bar. Some suites are independent and located in their own private home.

Enter promo code LETSGOMYLOVE when booking on Lou Calen 's official website and benefit from an exclusive romantic package: -5% discount on your stay, late check-out at 1pm, bottle of Mirabeau sparkling rosé and free upgrade subject to availability. The promo code works all year round, except between July 10 and August 25. Look at this image to see where to enter the promo code.

Between July 10 and August 25, simply mention Let's Go My Love during booking to benefit from all the above advantages, except the discount. Always fun!

When you book online, you can get your room key directly on your phone, so you can enter your room independently. Good news: small dogs are accepted in certain rooms, for a small extra charge.

Huguette Caren, a native of the area, acquired Lou Calen in 1971. Huguette had no hotel management qualifications, yet she quickly transformed the old building into a 16-room hotel-restaurant. In 1972, General de Gaulle's wife, Yvonne de Gaulle, moved into the hotel and helped make it famous. We found this old article from a newspaper of the time.

By the end of the 70s, Lou Calen (which means "oil lamp" in Provençal) was well known beyond French borders. Its cosmopolitan clientele included many artists who came to record their albums in the studios of the famous jazz pianist Jacques Loussier, located at Château Miraval, just a few minutes from Lou Calen: AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Sting as well as The Cranberries and The Cure, for example.

The hotel closed its doors in 1999, and Huguette decided to switch to fabric painting and writing. But 15 years later, the legendary hotel has risen from the ashes, in the form of a formidable eco-responsible project focused on people, nature and romance. By the way, do you know who has owned Château Miraval since 2011? Brad Pitt!

Lou Calen is home to 34 rooms, divided between the historic hotel lining the village's main square and the Mico zone, a large, leafy estate planted with trees. Here's a map of the estate to help you find your way around.

The rooms in the historic hotel are modern and comfortable, with stunning views over the village. Some have terraces where you can enjoy the scents of Provence.

Want more privacy? Choose a room or suite in the Mico area! They are scattered around the estate in independent buildings and range in size from 16m² to 90m² for the largest suite. We've fallen in love with these 3 rooms:

1. Le Bastidon: an authentically charming room with old stone walls and private terrace.
2. La Troglodyte: an unusual (and oh-so-romantic!) room embedded in the rock.
3. Le Pigeonnier: a particularly enchanting suite with a unique view of the Cotignac rock.

Depending on your choice, you'll enjoy the following amenities: king-size bedding, soft Tencel sheets from Mascioni Collection, private bathroom with bath and/or shower, welcome products from Une Olive en Provence, biodegradable slippers, fully-equipped kitchen, wood-burning stove, Japanese toilet and air conditioning.

Every morning, a delicious breakfast is served from 7.30am to 10.30am. The bread comes directly from the village bakery. If you have a special diet, please let the team know in advance, and we'll be happy to accommodate your wishes.

During the day and in the evening, you can choose between 2 places to eat well. At Jardin Secret, chef Benoit Witz's kitchens simmer with the joy and color of Provence. The restaurant has been awarded a Green Star by the Michelin Guide. We also love the new bistro, opened in 2024, which showcases local meats sublimated by flame cooking.

Looking for a drink? In summer, Didier welcomes you to his wine bar with a very specialized selection. Another idea is O'Fadoli, a pastis bar with over 80 different pastis and absinthes from all over France. And if you're a fan of good vibes and local beers, you'll definitely want to try the brewpub la TUF and its vintage atmosphere.

Lou Calen organizes numerous activities and workshops throughout the year, including ceramics workshops, wild basketry, clay modeling and wood carving. Take a look at the diary and add more activities to your stay.

Cotignac is considered one of the most beautiful villages in France. When you arrive, it's easy to see why. It's simply enchanting, and all you want to do is spend an entire summer there, enjoying the pleasures of life. It's nestled at the foot of an immense cliff of volcanic tuff, riddled with secret caves and topped by 2 12th-century Saracen towers. We love the colorful facades, fountains and venerable plane trees.

You're just 45 minutes from the Gorges du Verdon and 1 hour from Aix-en-Provence. A little further south, the Côte d'Azur and its superb beaches are literally waiting for you!