Gargas, Luberon, Provence, France
A Relais & Chateaux vineyard estate in the Luberon, climate neutral since 2022. Organic gardens, geothermal heating, and an award-winning spa rooted in Provençal terroir.
Coquillade Provence sits on a working organic vineyard in the Parc Naturel Regional du Luberon. Ochre cliffs rise to the east near Roussillon. Lavender and rosemary grow between rows of vines at Domaine de la Coquillade. A 4,000m2 vegetable garden supplies the kitchens. Beehives produce the breakfast honey. The bakery uses only organic flour. It feels less like a hotel, more like a self-sustaining Provencal village.
Sustainability has shaped every decision since the resort opened in 2008. Geothermal heating warms the buildings. Wind and solar provide all electricity. The estate achieved climate neutrality in 2022. Art programming, cycling infrastructure, and Spa Coquillade add texture, but the land itself remains the defining presence. This is slow living with purpose, rooted in place and terroir.
Cycling is the flagship pursuit here. A Bike Clinic provides rentals, guided excursions through the Luberon, and triathlon preparation support. Riders pedal to Roussillon's ochre cliffs or past Senanque Abbey's lavender rows. Trail running routes thread through the Parc Naturel Regional du Luberon directly from the estate.
A semi-Olympic pool handles lap swimmers. The Technogym gym features a Kinesis wall, free weights, and cardio machines. A dedicated yoga room faces the gardens. Guided hikes explore the surrounding hills and valleys. On-site, guests taste wines at Domaine de la Coquillade and browse the rotating Art at Coquillade exhibitions.
Explore additional experiences in the surrounding area.
Area sceneryRoute length: 3.2km loopEstimated time: 42minLoop routeENS Les Près des Poulivets is an Espace Naturel Sensible (ENS) featuring wetland ecosystems and protected under protect_class 4. It is recognized as a nature reserve with official designation and protection statuses.
Route length: 0km loopLoop routeMines de Bruoux is a man-made adit path located underground (layer -1). It is a tunnel path accessible to hikers, with an official website providing more information.
Route length: 2km loopEstimated time: 27minLoop routeENS Les marnes Aptiennes de la Tuilière is a protected nature reserve with a protection class 4 designation. It is bounded as a protected area and known also as Les marnes Aptiennes de la Tuilière.
Area sceneryStraight-line distance from hotel: 5.5 km directÉcole d'Escalade de Pont Julien is a climbing site. The location is categorized as bare rock and supports climbing activities.
Route length: 1.1km linearEstimated time: 15minLinear routeFalaise de Buoux is a natural cliff well-known as a climbing site. This specific cliff is sport climbing designated.
Route length: 4.8km loopEstimated time: 1hLoop routeENS Le vallon de l'Aiguebrun is a protected nature reserve classified as protection class 4. It is officially recognized and managed as a sensitive natural area in Vaucluse.
Route length: 13.5km loopEstimated time: 3hLoop routeENS La forêt départementale de Sivergues is a classified nature reserve featuring forest landscapes. It is protected as a nature area under protection class 4.
Route length: 17.3km loopEstimated time: 4hLoop routeENS Forêt des cèdres du Luberon is a nature reserve featuring broadleaved forests and is recognized for tourism since 2012. It is protected under class 97, indicating its ecological importance.
Route length: 48km loopEstimated time: 3.5hLoop routeLes Ocres à Vélo (itinéraire blanc) is a 48 km roundtrip cycling route part of the local cycle network (lcn). Managed by La Provence à vélo, it features specific route markings and distinct colours to guide cyclists.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 6.3 km directENS La colline de la Bruyère is a protected nature reserve with protection class 4. It is recognized as an official sensitive natural area in Vaucluse, preserving natural habitats.
Les Vignes & Son Jardin serves dinner seven nights a week. The kitchen pulls vegetables and edible flowers from the estate's 4,000m2 organic garden, often harvested the same morning. Menus are seasonal, ingredient-driven, and deeply Provencal. Bold Mediterranean flavours meet refined technique.
Cipressa handles lunch and dinner daily with Italian-accented cooking the resort calls 'dolce cucina.' Breakfast features honey from the estate's own hives and bread baked with organic flour. Two bars round out the evening. The Lounge Bar opens to all visitors. Bar l'Ange Bleu is reserved for hotel guests.
Spa Coquillade holds a 2025 Conde Nast Johansens Award for Best Weekend Spa. The thermal circuit moves through sauna, hammam, Kneipp basins, ice fall, and sensory showers. Three outdoor hot tubs face the Luberon hills. A heated indoor pool connects to covered relaxation lounges.
Holistic practitioners offer naturopathy, osteopathy, and acupuncture. The yoga room sits beside the gardens. A private garden with sun loungers provides quiet recovery space between treatments. The spa cafe serves detox juices. The Technogym gym adds a Kinesis wall for functional training. Multiple World Luxury Spa Awards in 2020 recognised the yoga retreat, destination spa, and detox programming.
Coquillade Provence opened in 2008 with environmental stewardship as its operational framework. The guiding question has always been direct: if luxury is not also responsible, what is it worth? Every system, from vineyard cultivation to water management, reflects that principle. The estate achieved climate neutrality in 2022.
Geothermal heating warms the property without CO2 emissions. All electricity comes from wind and solar. Over 99% of lighting is high-efficiency Class A. Average water flow stays under 8.5 litres per minute. The organic vineyard and 4,000m2 garden supply the kitchens. All cleaning products are eco-certified. Bathroom amenities are refillable. Food waste is minimised through reservation-based prep, with surplus feeding staff meals.
Les Lodges Sainte Victoire (Luberon Villas at Domaine de la Coquillade – nature suites) offers 10 accommodation types.
Classic Room
A light-filled room with terrace, reflecting the natural beauty and heritage of Provence.
Charm Room
A Provençal-style room with terrace or balcony.
Junior Suite
Spacious suite with lounge area and private outdoor area, overlooking the Luberon landscape.
Junior Suite Terrace with View
Junior suite with lounge area, private outdoor area, and views.
Classic Suite
Suite with separate lounge and terrace or balcony, in a Provençal setting.
Family Suite
Loft-style family suite with lounge area and terrace or balcony.
Duplex Family Suite
Duplex-style family suite with living room and terrace or balcony.
Luberon Suites
Newly introduced suite category (marked 'NEW!') — detailed specifications not available in source data.
Exceptional Suites
Top-tier suite category listed separately under 'Our Exceptional Suites' — detailed specifications not available in source data.
Villa
Standalone villa option available on the estate — detailed specifications not available in source data.
Stay on a climate-neutral vineyard estate in the Luberon. Slow living, organic gardens, and Provencal terroir at Coquillade Provence.
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