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: 2km loopEstimated time: 27minLoop routeENS Les marnes Aptiennes de la Tuilière is a protected natural area, designated as an Espaces Naturels Sensibles with a protection class of 4. It preserves marl sediment landscapes in the Apt region.
Route length: 4.8km loopEstimated time: 1hLoop routeENS Le vallon de l'Aiguebrun is a protected nature reserve categorized with a protection class 4. It is part of the Vaucluse departmental network of protected natural environments.
Route length: 13.5km loopEstimated time: 3hLoop routeENS La forêt départementale de Sivergues is a protected forest nature reserve with protection class 4. It serves as a preserved natural wooded area within Vaucluse.
Route length: 17.3km loopEstimated time: 4hLoop routeENS Forêt des cèdres du Luberon is a protected nature reserve established in 2012, featuring broadleaved trees including cedar species. It has a protection class rating of 97.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 5.5 km directÉcole d'Escalade de Pont Julien is a climbing site located on natural bare rock formations. It offers outdoor climbing opportunities in a natural setting. The site is recognized as a multipolygon area dedicated to climbing activities.
Route length: 48km loopEstimated time: 3.5hLoop routeLes Ocres à Vélo (itinéraire blanc) is a designated local cycling route covering a distance of 48 kilometers. It is a roundtrip route operated by La Provence à vélo and marked with an orange, green, and white color scheme. This cycling path highlights the ochre landscape characteristic of the region.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 6.3 km directENS La colline de la Bruyère is a designated nature reserve recognized as a protected natural area. It preserves local ecosystems, making it suitable for activities like hiking and nature observation.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 7.2 km directParc naturel régional du Luberon is a regional natural park protected under IUCN level 5. It offers diverse landscapes suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking while preserving its natural and cultural heritage.
Route length: 236km loopEstimated time: 18hLoop routeThis is a cycling route named 'Autour du Luberon à vélo (itinéraire bleu)' that forms a roundtrip starting from Cavaillon. The route covers a distance of 236 km with an ascent and descent of 980 meters each. It is part of the local cycle network and is marked with a blue color code.
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.
Stone, terrace, and Luberon light — rooms here are rooted in Provençal materials and open onto private outdoor space, from balconies to garden terraces with views across the vineyards. Classic rooms and charm rooms sit at the heart of the estate, stepping up through junior suites with lounge areas to loft-style and duplex family suites, larger villas, and a collection of grander suites.
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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