Pastoral vineyard hamlet
A pastoral Aquitaine hamlet of timber lodges and duck ponds, surrounded by Grand Cru vines on the historic Château Smith Haut Lafitte estate.
“Properties like Les Sources de Caudalie in France, which joined the elite ranks in 2016, have led efforts in eco-responsible luxury.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Palace distinction standards backed by internal Sources Academy hospitality training and attentive care.
Exceptional
Crushed cabernet scrubs and thermal waters drawn from a natural spring 540 meters underground.
Remarkable
Grand Cru Graves vines border permaculture kitchen gardens that feed the dining rooms.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of France and Monaco
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in AFAR.
Caudalie’s trademark ‘vinothérapie’ approach dispenses with boring old mud and seaweed in favor of treatments that make use of the byproducts of the wine-making process
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Forest of the Senses art trail winds through surrounding Graves vineyards and woodland, twenty minutes south of central Bordeaux.
The rooms
Bedrooms spread across themed wooden pavilions, styled with ash headboards, antique furniture, and private balconies overlooking the lake or vineyards.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The timber indoor pool contains underwater floor art by Mathilde de l'Ecotais, and an outdoor pool borders the gardens.
The spa
The timber spa hosts wine-infused barrel baths and signature winemaker massages, beside a hammam and outdoor hot tub.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Two-Michelin-starred La Grand'Vigne cooks with estate vegetables, and La Table du Lavoir serves bistro classics in a reconstructed washhouse.
The hotel itself—complete with the first-ever Caudalie spa—debuted in 1999 under the helm of daughter Alice and her husband Jérôme Tourbier.
How it began
Founded in 1999, the hamlet was built from regional stone and 18th-century timber beams salvaged from Médoc wine cellars.
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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.