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
Past workshops & events
Friday 27 June
Executive chef of the four restaurants within the prestigious Pimalaï Resort in Thailand, Watcharavee Rujeechotiphat, honours us with her culinary residency in Cotignac. Join us at Jardin Secret restaurant to discover her fantastic Thai cuisine during an exclusive lunch.
Location:
Schedule :
12 pm to 2 pm
Price:
64€ (3 courses, excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Thursday 26 June
Executive chef of the four restaurants within the prestigious Pimalaï Resort in Thailand, Watcharavee Rujeechotiphat, honours us with a visit to Cotignac for a delicious culinary residency. She invites you to La TUF to discover her delicious Thai skewers.
Location:
Schedule :
7pm to 10 pm
Price:
16€ (4 skewers and 1 bowl of rice)
Free access
Sunday 22 June
Executive chef of the four restaurants within the prestigious Pimalaï Resort in Thailand, Watcharavee Rujeechotiphat, honours us with her culinary residency in Cotignac. Join us at Lou Calen's Bistrot to discover this rich cuisine in a generous buffet.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 10 pm
Price:
45€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 21 June
Executive chef of the four restaurants within the prestigious Pimalaï Resort in Thailand, Watcharavee Rujeechotiphat, honours us with a visit to Cotignac. Join us at Lou Calen's Bistrot for a Thai cooking demonstration, before tasting and tucking into her delicious creations.
Location:
Schedule :
10 am to 12 pm
Price:
45€ (lunch included)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Wednesday 18 June
Open-air concert at La TUF 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!
Saturday 14 June
Jeany Cronk, co-founder of Maison Mirabeau, and Frankie Unsworth, food stylist and creative, celebrate the Provençal art de vivre with their new cookbook. Enjoy the delicacies of Jeany’s recipes, accompanied by a glass of the Mirabeau estate's newest vintage.
Saturday 17 May
Poetry comes to life through book chat! Antoine Simon invites you to the Lou Calen bookstore for a book signing. A wonderful opportunity to chat with this author, learning all about their unique approach to poetry and discovering their latest literary works.
Saturday 3 May
Talented actress turned thriller writer, Alice Pol will be presenting her two bestselling novels at a book signing session. This is a unique opportunity to discover the sharp writing of a woman who captivates her readers on paper as much as her audience on screen.
Friday 2 May
Liqueurs, pastis, absinthe, gin… For decades, the society of the Distilleries and Estates of Provence have been crafting culinary treasures which have been enjoyed around the world. Jennifer Manez takes us on a journey through the saga of these fabulous places during a tasting session.
Saturday 12 April
A collector of old works, Guillaume Ferroni breathes new life to forgotten liqueur recipes. Founder of the Maison Ferroni, Guillaume invites you to discover, through various tastings, his collection of Marseille rhums - one of the oldest emblems of Marseille, before the arrival of pastis!
Saturday 12 April
Markus A. Will will present his thriller The Dark Banker during a reading (in English) at the Lou Calen bookstore. This former financial journalist and investment banker first gained recognition with Bad Banker, his debut suspense novel, which became a bestseller in Switzerland.
From 29 Mar. To 31 May.
For the biennial celebration of Arts’Falaise, La Falaise Art Centre presents an eclectic exhibition where the creative diversity and creative originality work together to form a single whole, reflecting the incredible richness of expression coming from these up-and-coming contemporary artists.
Location:
Days :
Tuesday to Saturday
Hours :
10 am to 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm to 6 pm
Price:
4€
Free access
Saturday 22 March
Dive into this experience alongside the ancestral know-how of Lolita, founder of the Sentema Distillery. She will explore the many secrets of making natural liqueurs based on organic eaux-de-vie from Provence, and then lead a tasting that will awaken all your thirst-quenching senses.
Saturday 15 March
Born in the heart of rural Provence, Jéromine Dalmasso drew from her country bumpkin experiences to write her vibrant and emotional debut novel. With a sincere and evocative pen, she immerses us in her universal quest to find identity and true fulfillment.
Sunday 2 March
This cooking class will take place after a truffle hunting demonstration with specially-trained truffle dogs. Meet at 2pm at the Canut family’s farm in Aups (with your own vehicle), before meeting chef Benoit Witz at 4pm in the kitchen of the Jardin Secret restaurant.
Location:
Schedule :
2 pm to 6 pm
Price:
235€
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
