Villa La Coste
Aix-en-Provence, France
Le Puy-Sainte-Reparade
Vibe
Hillside stone architecture opens to 600 acres of biodynamic vineyards, monumental outdoor sculptures, and quiet views across the Luberon valley.
“Modernist vineyard hideaway”
Modernist hillside suites feature solid aged timber, Vietnamese marble tubs, and site-specific original contemporary art.
Expansive hillside suites deliver attentive personal service, select private plunge pools, and bespoke botanical amenities.
Six hundred hillside acres encompass biodynamic vineyards, monumental sculpture trails, and open-flame Francis Mallmann dining.
In the Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade hills, surrounded by Château La Coste vineyards, sculpture walks, and architecture pavilions.
“Villa La Coste begins with a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by rambling stone buildings, but it’s the contemporary additions by architects like Frank Gehry…”
Rooms
Luminous suites feature solid aged timber, freestanding Vietnamese marble tubs, private terraces, and original drawings from the owner's art collection.
“Attention to detail resounds in everything, from the Prouvé-inspired desk lamp to the museum-quality original drawings on the walls.”
Wellness
An all-wood spa houses a traditional hammam, dry sauna, and treatment rooms using organic grape seed extracts, beside a heated lap pool.
Backstory
Irish hotelier Patrick McKillen transformed a historic Provençal vineyard into an expansive estate dotted with commissioned architecture and open-air sculpture trails.
Eat & drink
Michelin-starred menus celebrate kitchen-garden harvest, while casual terraces and an Argentine grill pair local produce with estate-grown wines.
The neighborhood
Tucked into the Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade hills, the estate sits fifteen minutes from the lively markets and plane-tree avenues of Aix-en-Provence.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.