Creating memories
Every season, Lou Calen transforms into a true hub of discovery. In the stunning cliff-side setting of Cotignac, a delightful collection of visual artists, writers, musicians, chefs, and wellness practitioners come together to share their expertise and offer visitors exceptional experiences. There are workshops, concerts, exhibitions, literary events, and gastronomy events: each moment can become a sensory journey to discovery, shaped by the authentic soul of Provence and the unique energy of those who guide it.
Upcoming workshops & events
From 2 Nov. To 7 Nov.
A six-day immersion into leadership and somatic practices to bring more creativity and power into your work, with Elisa Haggarty and Kim Buisson. This retreat is for women navigating threshold moments and who are holding both inner and outer worlds.
Tuesday 4 November
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Saturday 8 November
Sandra Dugenet models, sculpts and engraves using earth, stone or wood. While she allows herself to be guided by the material, she inspired by human beings and their philosophy. You will learn the principles and techniques of sculpture by creating a piece using Provence clay.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 9 November
Therapist based in Correns, Oriane Mutabazi invites you to immerse yourself in a sound bath using musical instruments and the voice. This will be followed by mantra chanting which will establish and extend the benefits of deep relaxation throughout your being.
Sunday 9 November
Head for the bayous and the festive vibe of New Orleans. On the menu: a selection of starters to share, followed by a generous buffet inspired by Cajun and Creole traditions — gumbo, jambalaya, crawfish, po’boys… One Sunday a month, spice up your evening and break the routine!
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
45€/adult ; 20€/child (<12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Tuesday 11 November
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Saturday 15 November
Mireille Bergès unveils Brins de thym et air marin, a short story collection where Provence appears by turns sun-drenched, wild or rugged. At the bookshop, she will also present her novels L’Envol and La Terre de Louise, inspired by southern landscapes and imbued with deep humanity.
Saturday 15 November
Provence is an inexhaustible source of creativity, where Gilles Dugenet invites you to dive in and find your inspiration. Using simple drawing and painting techniques, the artist will encourage you to create a series of small drawings and paintings in a sketchbook, that can be cherished long.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 16 November
For lovers of good English grub and pub gourmet comfort food! Every second Sunday of the month, Lou Calen's Bistrot restaurant serves the traditional Sunday Roast: roast beef accompanied by all the trimmings: plentiful seasonal vegetables and a tasty sauce ate go with them.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Tuesday 18 November
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Sunday 23 November
Are you interested in learning about wild plants? Vera Schütz, a native of the country, takes you on a tour of Lou Calen’s gardens to discover Provençal plants and their forgotten virtues. After studying phytotherapy and herbalism, she shares all her knowledge about wild plants.
Sunday 23 November
Treat your taste buds to a journey to the Orient. From Japan to China, from India to Thailand, the Bistrot celebrates traditional cuisines where spices reign supreme. A zen atmosphere, colorful dishes, and a spirit of escape… a round trip to Asia without leaving your seat.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
45€/adult ; 20€/child (<12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Tuesday 25 November
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Saturday 29 November
Julie Ewa is coming to present Au-delà, her new book about her repeated out-of-body experiences. Between shock, investigation and search for meaning, she explores the limits of reality and, with clarity, challenges what we believe possible, shaking our certainties about consciousness.
Sunday 30 November
Mathieu Segret invites you to practice mindfulness. You will use wood carving as a means of relaxation and liberation. Each gesture, each sculpted form will nourish your relationship with yourself and nature. Your work will bear the imprint of this inner journey.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
95€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 30 November
How about a culinary getaway to Italy? On the last Sunday of each month, our chef prepares the very best of Italian cuisine: a generous antipasti board to share, delicious made-to-order pasta, and indulgent desserts. An irresistible invitation to savour la dolce vita.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult ; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
From 1 Dec. To 15 Mar.
The Canut family has been growing black truffles on their farm in Aups. Every winter Patrick and his daughter Lisa wander through their oak plantation, guided by their dogs, to harvest the truffle. Take part in the art of truffle hunting, before treating yourself to tasting your finds!
Location:
Aups
Availability :
Saturday to Tuesday, 1:30 to 3:30 pm
Price:
35€/adulte, 20€/enfant, gratuit/-12ans
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Tuesday 2 December
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Saturday 6 December
Spiral basket-weaving craft is an ancestral technique which countryfolk have used for centuries here, in Provence, and made famous now. Julia Lebouc shares her artisanal know-how through the creation of a “secret box” basket made from wild straw.
Location:
Lou Calen
Schedule :
9 am to 1 pm
Price:
65€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 7 December
Once a month, Le Bistrot transforms into a true winstub. With family or friends, guests gather around generous buffets of starters, main dishes and desserts—an homage to this beautiful region, proud of its convivial spirit and traditions. A breeze of Alsace drifts across Provence.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult – 15€/child (-12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Tuesday 9 December
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Saturday 13 December
Therapist based in Correns, Oriane Mutabazi invites you to immerse yourself in a sound bath using musical instruments and the voice. This will be followed by mantra chanting which will establish and extend the benefits of deep relaxation throughout your being.
Sunday 14 December
For lovers of good English grub and pub gourmet comfort food! Every second Sunday of the month, Lou Calen's Bistrot restaurant serves the traditional Sunday Roast: roast beef accompanied by all the trimmings: plentiful seasonal vegetables and a tasty sauce ate go with them.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Tuesday 16 December
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Saturday 20 December
Sandra Dugenet models, sculpts and engraves using earth, stone or wood. While she allows herself to be guided by the material, she inspired by human beings and their philosophy. You will learn the principles and techniques of sculpture by creating a piece using Provence clay.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 21 December
Treat your taste buds to a journey to the Orient. From Japan to China, from India to Thailand, the Bistrot celebrates traditional cuisines where spices reign supreme. A zen atmosphere, colorful dishes, and a spirit of escape… a round trip to Asia without leaving your seat.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
45€/adult ; 20€/child (<12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 21 December
Are you interested in learning about wild plants? Vera Schütz, a native of the country, takes you on a tour of Lou Calen’s gardens to discover Provençal plants and their forgotten virtues. After studying phytotherapy and herbalism, she shares all her knowledge about wild plants.
Tuesday 23 December
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Wednesday 24 December
Le Bistrot dresses for the season to host a convivial Christmas Eve. A Provençal kir welcomes you before chef Yvan Franceschi unveils his menu: three or four courses for diners torn between Mediterranean sea bass with langoustines and a capon and foie gras Pithiviers.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
80€–95€ (3 or 4 courses, 1 Provençal kir)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Wednesday 24 December
In the old house of Jardin Secret, Christmas Eve is savoured by the fireside, a glass of champagne in hand. Chef Benoît Witz presents a five-course menu where black truffle, blue lobster and crispy capon precede a pear-praline yule log adorned with gold leaf.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
150€ (5 courses, 1 glass of Champagne)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 25 December
On Christmas night, we’re doing it again at Le Bistrot, with a delicious buffet to enjoy together. Bring your good vibes and your best Christmas jumper — no fear of looking silly, we’re counting on you! A joyful, colourful evening, like one last gift beneath the tree.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
40€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 25 December
Santa Claus has been and gone, and now it’s time for lunch. A Provençal kir opens the meal before chef Yvan Franceschi orchestrates his three- or four-course menu of foie gras, langoustines and lamb, ending with the ultimate indulgence of a chestnut and blueberry Yule log.
Location:
Schedule :
12 pm to 2 pm
Price:
75€–85€ (3 or 4 courses, 1 Provençal kir)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 27 December
Provence is an inexhaustible source of creativity, where Gilles Dugenet invites you to dive in and find your inspiration. Using simple drawing and painting techniques, the artist will encourage you to create a series of small drawings and paintings in a sketchbook, that can be cherished long.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 28 December
When winter settles in, nothing beats a hearty raclette to warm up! The Bistrot invites you to a meltingly delicious and convivial evening by the fire, with that cosy mountain spirit. The perfect kind of Sunday night – indulgent, comforting and just the way we like it.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult ; 15€/child (<12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 28 December
Guided by Mathieu Segret, you will painstakingly sculpt a vase, scrape by scrape, using a kiridashi, a traditional Japanese knife. You will learn different sculpting gestures and leave with your wood creation as well as with the tools needed to carve wood at home should you wish to.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
95€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Tuesday 30 December
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Wednesday 31 December
The year’s final dinner promises to shine: at Jardin Secret, chef Benoît Witz honours the great tradition of French festive feasts. An apéritif in the Glasshouse, five elegant courses at the table and a lively dance floor together spark the magic of an unforgettable New Year’s celebration.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
250€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Wednesday 31 December
Le Bistrot sparkles to celebrate the year’s final night. Chef Yvan Franceschi has created a four-course menu where French cuisine embraces flavours from around the world. Aperitif in the Glasshouse to begin, followed by a dancing party to welcome 2026 with music.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
150€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 1 January
The first evening of the year at Le Bistrot — a toast to Italy! On the tables, colourful bruschetta: golden bread, grilled vegetables, melted cheese, olive oil and basil… The chef has fun, and so will you. A simple, joyful evening to keep the festive spirit alive. Buon anno a tutti!
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
40€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 1 January
Welcome the New Year with your loved ones over a festive brunch at the Bistrot ! Generous sweet and savoury buffets, exceptional produce and indulgent dishes from our chefs — a perfect way to extend the joy of New Year’s Eve and gather around a delicious table together.
Location:
Schedule :
11 am to 3 pm
Price:
65€ (including hot drinks and fruit juices)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 3 January
Spiral basket-weaving craft is an ancestral technique which countryfolk have used for centuries here, in Provence, and made famous now. Julia Lebouc shares her artisanal know-how through the creation of a “secret box” basket made from wild straw.
Location:
Lou Calen
Schedule :
9 am to 1 pm
Price:
65€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 10 January
Sandra Dugenet models, sculpts and engraves using earth, stone or wood. While she allows herself to be guided by the material, she inspired by human beings and their philosophy. You will learn the principles and techniques of sculpture by creating a piece using Provence clay.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 11 January
For lovers of good English grub and pub gourmet comfort food! Every second Sunday of the month, Lou Calen's Bistrot restaurant serves the traditional Sunday Roast: roast beef accompanied by all the trimmings: plentiful seasonal vegetables and a tasty sauce ate go with them.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 17 January
Therapist based in Correns, Oriane Mutabazi invites you to immerse yourself in a sound bath using musical instruments and the voice. This will be followed by mantra chanting which will establish and extend the benefits of deep relaxation throughout your being.
Sunday 18 January
Are you interested in learning about wild plants? Vera Schütz, a native of the country, takes you on a tour of Lou Calen’s gardens to discover Provençal plants and their forgotten virtues. After studying phytotherapy and herbalism, she shares all her knowledge about wild plants.
Saturday 24 January
Provence is an inexhaustible source of creativity, where Gilles Dugenet invites you to dive in and find your inspiration. Using simple drawing and painting techniques, the artist will encourage you to create a series of small drawings and paintings in a sketchbook, that can be cherished long.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 25 January
How about a culinary getaway to Italy? On the last Sunday of each month, our chef prepares the very best of Italian cuisine: a generous antipasti board to share, delicious made-to-order pasta, and indulgent desserts. An irresistible invitation to savour la dolce vita.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult ; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 25 January
Mathieu Segret invites you to practice mindfulness. You will use wood carving as a means of relaxation and liberation. Each gesture, each sculpted form will nourish your relationship with yourself and nature. Your work will bear the imprint of this inner journey.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
95€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 7 February
Spiral basket-weaving craft is an ancestral technique which countryfolk have used for centuries here, in Provence, and made famous now. Julia Lebouc shares her artisanal know-how through the creation of a “secret box” basket made from wild straw.
Location:
Lou Calen
Schedule :
9 am to 1 pm
Price:
65€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 8 February
For lovers of good English grub and pub gourmet comfort food! Every second Sunday of the month, Lou Calen's Bistrot restaurant serves the traditional Sunday Roast: roast beef accompanied by all the trimmings: plentiful seasonal vegetables and a tasty sauce ate go with them.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 14 February
Therapist based in Correns, Oriane Mutabazi invites you to immerse yourself in a sound bath using musical instruments and the voice. This will be followed by mantra chanting which will establish and extend the benefits of deep relaxation throughout your being.
Saturday 21 February
Sandra Dugenet models, sculpts and engraves using earth, stone or wood. While she allows herself to be guided by the material, she inspired by human beings and their philosophy. You will learn the principles and techniques of sculpture by creating a piece using Provence clay.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 22 February
How about a culinary getaway to Italy? On the last Sunday of each month, our chef prepares the very best of Italian cuisine: a generous antipasti board to share, delicious made-to-order pasta, and indulgent desserts. An irresistible invitation to savour la dolce vita.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult ; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 22 February
Are you interested in learning about wild plants? Vera Schütz, a native of the country, takes you on a tour of Lou Calen’s gardens to discover Provençal plants and their forgotten virtues. After studying phytotherapy and herbalism, she shares all her knowledge about wild plants.
Saturday 28 February
Provence is an inexhaustible source of creativity, where Gilles Dugenet invites you to dive in and find your inspiration. Using simple drawing and painting techniques, the artist will encourage you to create a series of small drawings and paintings in a sketchbook, that can be cherished long.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 1 March
Guided by Mathieu Segret, you will painstakingly sculpt a vase, scrape by scrape, using a kiridashi, a traditional Japanese knife. You will learn different sculpting gestures and leave with your wood creation as well as with the tools needed to carve wood at home should you wish to.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
95€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 7 March
Spiral basket-weaving craft is an ancestral technique which countryfolk have used for centuries here, in Provence, and made famous now. Julia Lebouc shares her artisanal know-how through the creation of a “secret box” basket made from wild straw.
Location:
Lou Calen
Schedule :
9 am to 1 pm
Price:
65€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 14 March
Therapist based in Correns, Oriane Mutabazi invites you to immerse yourself in a sound bath using musical instruments and the voice. This will be followed by mantra chanting which will establish and extend the benefits of deep relaxation throughout your being.
Sunday 15 March
For lovers of good English grub and pub gourmet comfort food! Every second Sunday of the month, Lou Calen's Bistrot restaurant serves the traditional Sunday Roast: roast beef accompanied by all the trimmings: plentiful seasonal vegetables and a tasty sauce ate go with them.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
From 15 Mar. To 20 Mar.
A six-day immersion into leadership and somatic practices to bring more creativity and power into your work, with Elisa Haggarty and Kim Buisson. This retreat is for women navigating threshold moments and who are holding both inner and outer worlds.
Saturday 21 March
Sandra Dugenet models, sculpts and engraves using earth, stone or wood. While she allows herself to be guided by the material, she inspired by human beings and their philosophy. You will learn the principles and techniques of sculpture by creating a piece using Provence clay.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 22 March
Are you interested in learning about wild plants? Vera Schütz, a native of the country, takes you on a tour of Lou Calen’s gardens to discover Provençal plants and their forgotten virtues. After studying phytotherapy and herbalism, she shares all her knowledge about wild plants.
Saturday 28 March
Provence is an inexhaustible source of creativity, where Gilles Dugenet invites you to dive in and find your inspiration. Using simple drawing and painting techniques, the artist will encourage you to create a series of small drawings and paintings in a sketchbook, that can be cherished long.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 29 March
Mathieu Segret invites you to practice mindfulness. You will use wood carving as a means of relaxation and liberation. Each gesture, each sculpted form will nourish your relationship with yourself and nature. Your work will bear the imprint of this inner journey.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
95€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 29 March
How about a culinary getaway to Italy? On the last Sunday of each month, our chef prepares the very best of Italian cuisine: a generous antipasti board to share, delicious made-to-order pasta, and indulgent desserts. An irresistible invitation to savour la dolce vita.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult ; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 4 April
Spiral basket-weaving craft is an ancestral technique which countryfolk have used for centuries here, in Provence, and made famous now. Julia Lebouc shares her artisanal know-how through the creation of a “secret box” basket made from wild straw.
Location:
Lou Calen
Schedule :
9 am to 1 pm
Price:
65€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 11 April
Therapist based in Correns, Oriane Mutabazi invites you to immerse yourself in a sound bath using musical instruments and the voice. This will be followed by mantra chanting which will establish and extend the benefits of deep relaxation throughout your being.
Sunday 12 April
For lovers of good English grub and pub gourmet comfort food! Every second Sunday of the month, Lou Calen's Bistrot restaurant serves the traditional Sunday Roast: roast beef accompanied by all the trimmings: plentiful seasonal vegetables and a tasty sauce ate go with them.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 18 April
Sandra Dugenet models, sculpts and engraves using earth, stone or wood. While she allows herself to be guided by the material, she inspired by human beings and their philosophy. You will learn the principles and techniques of sculpture by creating a piece using Provence clay.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 19 April
Are you interested in learning about wild plants? Vera Schütz, a native of the country, takes you on a tour of Lou Calen’s gardens to discover Provençal plants and their forgotten virtues. After studying phytotherapy and herbalism, she shares all her knowledge about wild plants.
Saturday 25 April
Provence is an inexhaustible source of creativity, where Gilles Dugenet invites you to dive in and find your inspiration. Using simple drawing and painting techniques, the artist will encourage you to create a series of small drawings and paintings in a sketchbook, that can be cherished long.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
60€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 26 April
How about a culinary getaway to Italy? On the last Sunday of each month, our chef prepares the very best of Italian cuisine: a generous antipasti board to share, delicious made-to-order pasta, and indulgent desserts. An irresistible invitation to savour la dolce vita.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult ; 15€/child (<12 years)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 26 April
Guided by Mathieu Segret, you will painstakingly sculpt a vase, scrape by scrape, using a kiridashi, a traditional Japanese knife. You will learn different sculpting gestures and leave with your wood creation as well as with the tools needed to carve wood at home should you wish to.
Location:
Schedule :
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Price:
95€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Past workshops & events
Sunday 2 November
Once a month, Le Bistrot transforms into a true winstub. With family or friends, guests gather around generous buffets of starters, main dishes and desserts—an homage to this beautiful region, proud of its convivial spirit and traditions. A breeze of Alsace drifts across Provence.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
35€/adult – 15€/child (-12 years old)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 1 November
Spiral basket-weaving craft is an ancestral technique which countryfolk have used for centuries here, in Provence, and made famous now. Julia Lebouc shares her artisanal know-how through the creation of a “secret box” basket made from wild straw.
Location:
Lou Calen
Schedule :
9 am to 1 pm
Price:
65€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Friday 31 October
Gangsta Paradise Edition — Shadows rise, basslines rumble. DJ Modesty summons an otherworldly flow for a 100% hip hop night. Get ready to party like it’s your last. Costume required, rap theme suggested.
Tuesday 28 October
Tuesday is market day! What could be better than a gourmet pause with a platter of oysters and a crisp glass of white wine. Settle on the terrace, taking in the village’s finest view over Cours Gambetta, and let Cotignac’s joyful spirit carry you away.
Saturday 25 October
Kilou, a child of the streets of Zaou, and Jacques Antoine, a biographical author, have joined forces to revive stories long buried. They will present three works: La maison d’Angèle (2023), Ze et la croix des pins (2024), L’ombre du manoir (2025).
Saturday 25 October
DJ, musician, and programmer for FIP and Radio Grenouille, Milena is known for rocking Marseille with her Bal Tropical. Cumbia, calypso, Afro funk, rumba, and Thai disco: a whirlwind of solar rhythms to set the La TUF dance floor ablaze! Let's dance until we can't!
Saturday 18 October
These high-voltage musicians have only one goal: to set La TUF ablaze. Expect an electric night where wild riffs, raging solos and a furiously Rock’n Roll atmosphere shake every body and make every spectator vibrate from beginning to end.
Friday 17 October
As part of Vignobles en Scène, a major wine tourism event, Jardin Secret restaurant invites you to savour a refined food and wine pairing menu featuring Château Duvivier. Guided by oenologist Tamara, this gourmet evening promises a warm and convivial journey into the art of wine.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9 pm
Price:
94€ (4 courses, 3 glasses of wine)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Friday 17 October
As part of Vignobles en Scène, a major wine tourism event, Le Bistrot invites you to savour a refined food and wine pairing menu featuring Château Carpe Diem. Guided by winemakers Albéric and Marie-Caroline, this evening promises a convivial journey into the art of wine.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 10 pm
Price:
60€ (4 courses, 3 glasses of wine)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 11 October
La Beky is an explosive personality with an overwhelming passion for music. From mainstream to deep house, funky or disco, she delivers tailor-made, always eclectic sets that ignite the dancefloor and get even the shyest to dance with joy.
Thursday 9 October
Culinary soul of Lou Calen, Benoit Witz is the patron of the 6th edition of Le Grand Repas, a unique experience of togetherness centered on healthy and sustainable food. On the same day, the same menu is shared by all the citizens of a given region.
Location:
Schedule :
12 pm to 2:30 pm
Price:
35€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 4 October
Clanrox is a musical family from the Var region united by their passion for music: Pascal on guitar and vocals, Nathalie, a singer and actress, and their daughter Victoria, a remarkably soulful singer. Together, they blend pop, rock, and groove by bringing a vibrant universe to life.
Saturday 4 October
Based in Provence, writer Bruno Carpentier crafts crime novels and historical thrillers deeply rooted in the region. At the bookshop, he will present and sign his works, including Arma Christi, his latest investigation and Coup de Cœur 2025 at the Blues & Polars Festival.
Wednesday 24 September
Blue Steel revive the golden age of Blues, Pop and Rock, performing with power, energy and passion the greatest legends: Gary Moore, Carlos Santana, SRV, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Guns N’ Roses, Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Satriani and many more.
Wednesday 17 September
The Space Cowboys passionately revisit the great funk-rock classics of recent decades, from Prince to Bruno Mars, with stops at Jackson, Madonna, and many more. A guitar-vocals and percussion-synth duo delivering a festive musical journey that makes you want to dance.
