Detailed Review
There is no word in English for caudalie. Nor does Les Sources de Caudalie have any equivalent. It is a unique concept that brings together the sophistication of the grape, the art of haute cuisine, the Grand Cru Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte and thermal springs. Rejuvenation finds many forms at this luxury hotel and spa house whose elegant style is a therapy in itself. The facilities The luxury hotel has two restaurants, La Grand’Vigne for refined classics and La Table du Lavoir with a country inn flavour, btoh are managed by Franck Salein. His Mediterranean style and quality of cuisine prove a major attraction for clientele. In the French Paradox bar guests are able to taste top wines by the glass, and at La Tour des Cigares a selection of fine cigars and Cognac are on offer. Last but not least, the Caudalie Vinotherapie Spa offers anti-ageing face, slimming and body tonic treatment based on grape seed extracts. A wide variety of unique activities are offered at this luxury hotel. Here guests have the option of participating in wine tasting courses which take place in the conferance rooms. The chef also offers cooking classes to to learn all about French cuisine. For more activity vist the outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis courts, gym or three hole golf course. The rooms Inside the luxury hotel there are 49 rooms. Each room maintains a sense of a previous life as all the building materials have a rustic appearace. All are surprisingly spacious and come with fantastic views.
Press Quotes
"The spa's location on the Smith Haut-Lafitte vineyard is ideal for wine enthusiasts: when you get bored with being scrubbed, you can take yourself off on a tasting tour of neighbouring vineyards, before returning for a light detox at the spa." Conde Nast Traveller
