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 13 Feb. To 31 Dec.
Every Saturday lunchtime, lobster takes centre stage. Hot or cold, simmered, sautéed or flame-grilled, Benoit Witz cooks it in line with the kitchen garden and market. A four-course set menu, renewed weekly, ending with creations from our pastry chef.
Location:
Day :
Saturday
Hours :
12 pm to 2 pm
Price:
84€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
From 4 Jul. To 19 Sep.
Born in the 1970s, Narrative Figuration left its mark on art history through its critical view of consumer society. Bringing together major artists of the movement, this exhibition highlights the enduring relevance of its social, political and ecological concerns.
Location:
Schedule :
Tue–Sat, 10am–12.30pm & 4.30pm–7.30pm
Price:
4€
Free access
Saturday 1 August
Hailing from Ulm, Germany’s rock capital, the band combines powerful riffs, anthemic choruses and electrifying stage energy. Spotted early on, the six-piece has shared the bill with Alice Cooper, Whitesnake, Nickelback, Bon Jovi and other major names in the genre.
Sunday 2 August
Move and eat well: two simple pleasures come together one Sunday a month at Lou Calen. A Pilates session with Fabé Dia, former Olympic athlete, awakens the body and releases tension, before enjoying the Bistrot’s generous buffet.
Location:
Schedule :
11 am to 12 pm
Price:
Pilates only : 25€ ; Pilates + Brunch : 76€
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 6 August
A few acoustic guitar chords set the tone for the evening as Provence wines accompany the aperitif. At sunset, Patrick Périe and Benoît Witz host a convivial dinner among the vineyard rows, celebrating the generous spirit of traditional Provençal feasting.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
150€ (Provence wines included)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 6 August
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.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, beer or soft)
Booking:
Recommended
Saturday 8 August
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 August
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.
Wednesday 12 August
This summer, as dusk settles over Lou Calen, the big screen comes to life. After dinner at Le Bistrot, the evening continues with a screening of *The Grand Budapest Hotel*, a whimsical comedy to watch, rewatch and share. An open-air cinema night where time happily slips away.
Location:
Schedule :
Dinner from 7:00 pm – Film at 9:30 pm
Price:
55€ (3-course menu + cinema)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Wednesday 12 August
Let yourself be captivated by the enchanting scent of lavender and enjoy a timeless moment, rooted in the traditions of Provence. From the early morning harvest to the delicate art of weaving, discover a time-honoured craft that blends patience and precision.
Thursday 13 August
Niko and Stan, from the band Naloo, perform a sun-soaked acoustic repertoire filled with good vibes. Guided by the rhythm of guitar and percussion, the duo creates a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere, like the end of a summer day by the sea.
Location:
Schedule :
From 7 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, beer or soft)
Booking:
Recommended
Thursday 13 August
For this four-hands dinner, Benoît Witz and Théo Sanchez make the tree the centrepiece of an original menu. Medlar, quince, mulberry, fig and apricot trees inspire a five-course culinary journey where wood, leaves, blossoms, fruit and young shoots reveal unexpected flavours.
Location:
Schedule :
Please arrive at 7:30 pm
Price:
120€ (5-course) – Wine pairing: 30€
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Friday 14 August
Medicinal plant, artists’ muse or notorious spirit? Vera, our herbalist, dedicates this new workshop to the fascinating world of absinthe. Discover its uses through the centuries and the secrets of its production before tasting two elixirs and exploring their full aromatic richness.
Saturday 15 August
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 16 August
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.
Thursday 20 August
A few acoustic guitar chords set the tone for the evening as Provence wines accompany the aperitif. At sunset, Patrick Périe and Benoît Witz host a convivial dinner among the vineyard rows, celebrating the generous spirit of traditional Provençal feasting.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
150€ (Provence wines included)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 20 August
Hailing from Lorgues, Leszam blend guitar, vocals and bass, at the crossroads of organic and electric sounds. Moving freely across eras and styles, their repertoire embraces pop, folk, reggae, rock, rap and retro jazz, sung in French and English, with influences from near and far.
Location:
Schedule :
From 7 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, beer or soft)
Booking:
Recommended
Thursday 27 August
Open-air concert with Mattias, a singer-songwriter from the Draguignan area! Join him to revisit an international musc repertoire with his signature groovy style, blending energy, emotion, and music. Enjoy his unique voice... and his usual trademark hat!
Location:
Schedule :
From 7 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, beer or soft)
Booking:
Recommended
Saturday 29 August
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 30 August
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
From 4 Sep. To 5 Sep.
Monty Python legend Eric Idle is coming to Cotignac for a very special weekend. Open-air film screenings, a signing of his book Idle in Provence, an aperitif and dinner at Le Bistrot will mark this unique opportunity to meet the British comedian, who has been in love with the Var for more than fifty years.
Location:
Friday :
From 8.30 pm
Saturday :
From 3 pm
Price:
Friday : 12€ / Saturday : 68€
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 5 September
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 6 September
Move and eat well: two simple pleasures come together one Sunday a month at Lou Calen. A Pilates session with Fabé Dia, former Olympic athlete, awakens the body and releases tension, before enjoying the Bistrot’s generous buffet.
Location:
Schedule :
11 am to 12 pm
Price:
Pilates only : 25€ ; Pilates + Brunch : 76€
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 12 September
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 13 September
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 19 September
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
Saturday 19 September
For this four-hands dinner, Benoît Witz welcomes chef Théo Sanchez around a shared idea: cooking the tree in its entirety. Through fermentation techniques, five tree species found on the estate reveal themselves on the plate through their myths, uses and ecosystem.
Location:
Schedule :
Please arrive at 7:30 pm
Price:
120€ (5-course) – Wine pairing: 30€
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 20 September
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 27 September
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 4 October
Move and eat well: two simple pleasures come together one Sunday a month at Lou Calen. A Pilates session with Fabé Dia, former Olympic athlete, awakens the body and releases tension, before enjoying the Bistrot’s generous buffet.
Location:
Schedule :
11 am to 12 pm
Price:
Pilates only : 25€ ; Pilates + Brunch : 76€
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 10 October
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 11 October
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 October
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 25 October
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
Wednesday 29 July
Let yourself be captivated by the enchanting scent of lavender and enjoy a timeless moment, rooted in the traditions of Provence. From the early morning harvest to the delicate art of weaving, discover a time-honoured craft that blends patience and precision.
Wednesday 29 July
This summer, as dusk settles over Lou Calen, the big screen comes to life. After dinner at Le Bistrot, the evening continues with a screening of *A Good Year*, a sun-drenched comedy to watch, rewatch and share. An open-air cinema night where time happily slips away.
Location:
Schedule :
Dinner from 7:00 pm – Film at 9:30 pm
Price:
55€ (3-course menu + cinema)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Sunday 26 July
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 25 July
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
Thursday 23 July
From Queen to Amy Winehouse, via The Police, Lenny Kravitz and Téléphone, this guitar-and-bass duo takes audiences on a journey through more than three decades of Pop and Rock with songs everyone knows. No frills, just the pleasure of live music.
Location:
Schedule :
From 7 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, beer or soft)
Booking:
Recommended
Sunday 19 July
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 18 July
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 18 July
Medicinal plant, artists’ muse or notorious spirit? Vera, our herbalist, dedicates this new workshop to the fascinating world of absinthe. Discover its uses through the centuries and the secrets of its production before tasting two elixirs and exploring their full aromatic richness.
Thursday 16 July
DJ, musician and music programmer for FIP and Radio Grenouille, Milena ignites the dancefloor with fearless DJ sets. Cumbia, calypso, afro-funk, rumba and Thai disco collide in a vibrant mix of sun-soaked rhythms made for dancing.
Location:
Schedule :
From 8 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, beer or soft)
Booking:
Recommended
Wednesday 15 July
Creator of the blog AiL MA COCOTTE, Valérie Wolf presents her new book, 100 Easy Recipes for Outdoor Dining. Brunches, picnics, barbecues, afternoon treats and aperitifs to enjoy outdoors: generous, portable cooking designed to make the most of sunny days.
Thursday 9 July
Tselonina is one of the leading figures in Malagasy music. Through his distinctive “Vazo miteny” style, he blends traditional folk sounds, expressive guitar arrangements and socially engaged lyrics into music that tells stories, passes on traditions and brings people together.
Location:
Schedule :
From 7 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, 25cl beer or soft drink)
Booking:
Recommended
Wednesday 8 July
This summer, as dusk settles over Lou Calen, the big screen comes to life. After dinner at Le Bistrot, the evening continues with a screening of Life Is Beautiful, a moving film to watch, rewatch and share. An open-air cinema night where time happily slips away.
Location:
Schedule :
Dinner from 7:00 pm – Film at 9:30 pm
Price:
55€ (3-course menu + cinema)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Friday 3 July
This summer, as dusk settles over Lou Calen, the big screen comes to life. After dinner at Le Bistrot, the evening continues with a screening of .with a screening of Prête-moi ta main, a comedy to watch, rewatch and share. An open-air cinema night where time happily slips away.
Location:
Schedule :
Dinner from 7:00 pm – Film at 9:30 pm
Price:
55€ (3-course menu + cinema)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 25 June
A singer from the Var with a captivating voice, Narundi revisits international pop classics, dressing them in smooth jazz-lounge tones. Her vocal mastery and expressive interpretations bring new depth and elegance to these timeless melodies.
Location:
Schedule :
From 7 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, 25cl beer or soft drink)
Booking:
Recommended
Thursday 18 June
This Marseille-based band unleashes the infectious rhythms of cumbia, salsa and merengue. Their explosive blend of percussion, keyboards, bass and vocals brings a wild energy to their Afro–Latin American repertoire, sweeping the audience into a colourful fiesta.
Location:
Schedule :
From 7 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, 25cl beer or soft drink)
Booking:
Recommended
