Chaudes-Aigues, France
Hôtel & Restaurant Sodade
Thermal village auberge
Thermal village auberge
The hotel runs as an intimate mountain inn, pairing relaxed regional dining with easy access to the village hot springs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Auvergne seasonal terroir cooking beside the Remontalou river in Cantal's thermal village.
Listed
A 2018 redesign introduced streamlined blond wood joinery into the old village building.
Listed
Private evening shuttles carry dining guests up to two-Michelin-starred Château du Couffour.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The hotel's rooms, redesigned in 2018, deploy wooden furniture and natural materials: straightforward but comfortable, with air conditioning and soundproofing that matter in an old building.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The Caleden thermal baths sit steps away, and Europe's warmest natural spring surfaces right in the village center.
The rooms
Rooms are simple and spacious, furnished with natural wood and soundproofed against noise from the village.
Restaurant Sodade
Custom banquettes fill the wood-paneled dining room, and a shaded riverside terrace serves seasonal regional bistro cooking.
At the table
At Château du Couffour, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant sits in a modern pavilion of glass and Corten steel.
How it began
The name comes from the Portuguese word for longing, honoring the family roots of the late chef Serge Vieira.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.