What is the Les Sources de Caudalie, and why is it unique?
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Bordeaux, France, is famous for having some of the best French vineyards and wine in France. But what if the famous Bordeaux wine wasn’t just for drinking? Thirty minutes south of Bordeaux in Martillac stands Les Sources de Caudalie, a luxury hotel, spa, and Michelin Star restaurant in the French vineyards. There, visitors can not only enjoy drinking wine, but soaking in it as well (yes please!) through “vinotherapy”. A process in which during winemaking residue is rubbed into the skin.
Imagine taking a bubble bath infused with wine as you stare out into the French vineyards. This is just one of the many luxurious and one-of-a-kind treatments that Les Sources de Caudalie offers.
Caudalie, a French skincare brand, is best known for creating products using the grapes they harvest at Château Smith Haut Lafitte on the same property as the spa. In 1999, Caudalie discovered a hot spring 1,500 feet underground, and the Vinothérapie Spa was born.
It’s a Lifestyle
Alice and Jérôme Tourbier have managed Les Sources de Caudalie for the past 10 years, upholding the values central to the French Paradox: well-being, generosity, authenticity, high-quality service, and passion. You will experience all of these traits as soon as you enter the enchanting world of Les Sources de Caudalie.
How to get there
Whether you’re going for a day trip or staying at the hotel, the French vineyards of Martillac are easily accessible.
This hotel is based on a new way of looking at traveling, offering a moment of nature within a short distance of large cities.
Personal Driver:
If you’re coming from Bordeaux, you can hire a personal driver to take you to Martillac. My Driver is a professional, upscale company that arranges transportation for you online. A ride from the city to Les Sources de Caudalie averages 120 euros.
Uber:
The budget-friendly option, you can take an Uber from Bordeaux to Les Sources de Caudalie for around 30-50 euros, depending on surge pricing. However, Ubers are not available from Les Sources de Caudalie to Bordeaux. Instead, ask the receptionist in the hotel lobby to call you a car, and be prepared to shell out at least 100 euros for the driver.
Hotel
The Hotel at Les Sources de Caudalie is composed of 40 rooms and 21 suites that are located in 6 distinctive cottages. Most have spectacular views of the French vineyards; the feel is rustic, cozy, authentic, and luxurious. Wake up early in the morning and stroll or bike through the vineyards before heading over to the spa. Although Les Sources de Caudalie is a hotel, the rustic cottages provide a more intimate feeling, as if you’re living in your own home in the French countryside.
Marvel at the architecture and the Château Smith Haut Lafitte vineyards while finding hidden gems around the grounds, such as a small lake and benches nestled under enchanting trees.
Budget Tip:
If you want to stay overnight, look into the special offerings like the Country-Inn Night package. Prices for one night usually start at $600, so this package comes in as a great value.
- One night with breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the country-inn, La Table du Lavoir
- From 415 € per night for 2 persons
- Only available from Sunday to Wednesday
Vinothérapie Spa
After nurturing your taste buds with French wine, it’s time to nurture your body and mind. The Vinothérapie Spa uses only Caudalie brand products originally created by Mathilde Thomas on the Château Smith Haut Lafitte grounds. The spa itself lends to the nature of the Bordeaux vineyards with the wood and stone appointments and the size of the building, which is reminiscent of an old tobacco kiln. All of the designs harmonize perfectly with the French landscape.
The spa, along with the hot spring 1,500 feet underground, has an innovative new way of using active polyphenol, components found in grape pips. Caudalie was a pioneer of this concept decades ago and continues to use it in all of its treatments and products today.
Looking for a one-of-a-kind treatment? Try the famous Crushed Cabernet scrub, Honey and Wine Wrap, Barrel Bath, and Winemaker’s Massage. Your body will thank you as you emerge glowing after your day at the Vinothérapie Spa.
Budget Tip:
If the hotel is out of your budget, you can still indulge in the French Paradox experience by spending a day at the spa and eating at one of the hotel’s restaurants for a bucket list experience you’ll never forget.
Spa Offerings:
The Vinothérapie Spa has a variety of unforgettable options to choose from. The Treatment Menu offers the following services:
Baths and Wraps: Red vine and essential oil extracts help reduce tissue swelling by draining and boosting circulation for an exceptional moment of relaxation.
Scrubs and Massages: Ultra-fine grape-seed and essential oils, known for their nourishing and softening properties.
Facials and Massages: Patented grape and grapevine ingredients with the latest skincare techniques like the Resveratrol lift facial.
In addition to the treatments, you will have access to unlimited fresh grapes and Caudalie 100% Organic Draining Herbal Teas, a thermal bath with jet stream, an outdoor pool, and the relaxation rooms and hammam.
Spa Rates
Special Offers
Reservations:
[email protected]
+33 (0)5 57 83 83 83
Restaurants
After some much-needed R&R at the spa, stroll over to one of the three restaurants and bars that Les Sources de Caudalie has to offer. From tasting menus to light bites and wine that flows till midnight, there’s something for everyone to indulge in.
La Grand’Vigne:
Chef Nicolas Masse of La Grand’Vigne – “I decide how to cook something once I’ve seen the fresh ingredients. That is the start of everything.“
This two-star Michelin restaurant nestled in the French vineyards will guide you on a journey through “The Art of The Vine.” Chef Nicolas Masse likes to feel close to the region by using all local and native ingredients. Choose from a 5-course tasting menu for 130 euros or 7-course tasting menu for 170 euros, and pair it with a wine tasting for the ultimate French Paradox immersion.
Menu: Two Michelin Stars
Attire: Elegant outfit is appreciated, and jackets are recommended for gentlemen
Open from Friday to Sunday:
7:30pm-9:30pm,
on Sunday:
12:30pm-1:45pm
La Table du Lavoir: The Country-Inn
This rustic, bistro-style restaurant serves the finest seasonal products. From the country-inn style to the traditional and antique tablecloths, La Table du Lavoir feels like coming home. In the middle of this charming house, you’ll find a washroom that was built stone by stone. This feature pays tribute to the winegrowers’ wives, who used to come here to do the washing in the 19th century. Weather permitting, you can sit on the terrace for dinner and watch the sunset over the French vineyards.
Menu
Attire: Elegant Casual
Every day: 12:15pm-1:45pm & 7:15pm-9:45pm
Rouge Wine Bar:
Looking for a quick drink or light bites? Rouge Wine Bar offers a wide variety of Bordeaux wines and delicious traditional delicacies from the Southwest Region of France.
Menu
Attire: Casual
From Monday to Thursday, and on Sunday: 12pm-8pm
On Friday and Saturday : 10am-10pm
French Paradox:
This bar is open until midnight, so stop in for a nightcap or a before-dinner drink. French Paradox holds 1,200 bottles of wine as well as an impressive collection of old Armagnacs, Cognacs, and Whiskies.
Wine List
Wine tasting sessions
Attire: Elegant Casual
Open every day until midnight
Live Jazz: Every Friday and Saturday evening from 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm until December 28th.
Activities
Les Sources de Caudalie offers a variety of activities other than the spa, including:
Tour of Château Smith Haut Lafitte with wine tasting
Learn about the grapes that are used in Caudalie products as well as the vineyard’s wine while you tour the grounds.
Bicycle
Les Sources de Caudalie provides bikes for guests to use. Bike around the vineyards and explore all the property has to offer.
Fitness Trail Through the Woods
Book a guided tour, offered one Saturday each month, to experience a nature hike. Start off the morning with an enchanting guided walk through the forest followed by a vegetal lunch prepared by the chef at ROUGE, and finish off the afternoon by discovering the 5 Senses Forest.
Book it
Information and Reservations
Les Sources de Caudalie.
Chemin de Smith Haut Lafitte 33650 Bordeaux-Martillac
Tel: +33 (0)5 57 83 83 83 – [email protected]
www.sources-caudalie.com
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