Events in Lou Calen
Lou Calen invites you to enjoy our unique and fun events based within the hotel’s three hectare estate in the heart of Cotignac, whether at the Jardin Secret restaurant, Didier’s wine bar, or the microbrewery bar, La Tuf. Engage with the many aspects of true Provencal living through these fun experiences, all the while meeting local people and discovering local practices.
Upcoming workshops & events
From March 23rd to May 25th
S. Lovighi-Bourgogne Exhibition
Location : La Falaise art centre
Days : Tuesday to Saturday
Times : 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost : 4€ (excluding special rates)
Saturday April 27th
Gong & Sounds Session
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 11 am to 12 pm
Cost : 35€
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Wednesday May 1st
Clay Modelling Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9 am to 1 pm
Cost : 75€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday May 4th
Drawing & Painting Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 55€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Sunday May 5th
Botanical Walk
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12 pm
Cost : 25€
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday May 11th
Ceramics Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 85€ (materials and apron provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Sunday May 19th
Drawing & Collage Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 55€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Wednesday, May 22nd
Clay Modelling Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9 am to 1 pm
Cost : 75€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday June 1st
Drawing & Painting Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 55€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Sunday June 2nd
Botanical Walk
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12 pm
Cost : 25€
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday June 8th
Ceramics Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 85€ (materials and apron provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Wednesday June 12th
Plant Painting Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 3 pm to 5 pm
Cost : 40€ (materials provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Wednesday June 19th
Clay Modelling Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9 am to 1 pm
Cost : 75€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Sunday June 23rd
Drawing & Collage Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 55€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday June 29th
New Bistrot and Pastis Bar
Location : Lou Calen
The Bistrot : 6 days a week
The Pastis Bar :7 days a week
Reservation : Available soon
Sunday June 30th
Lavender Spindle Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12 pm
Cost : 40€ (materials provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday July 6th
Drawing & Painting Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 55€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Sunday July 7th
Botanical Walk
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Cost : 25€
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Wednesday July 10th
Plant Painting Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12 pm
Cost : 40€ (materials provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Friday July 12th
Drawing & Collage Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 55€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday July 13th
Ceramics Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 85€ (materials and apron provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday July 20th
Lavender Spindle Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12 pm
Cost : 40€ (materials provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Wednesday July 24th
Clay Modelling Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9 am to 1 pm
Cost : 75€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Wednesday July 31st
Plant Painting Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12 pm
Cost : 40€ (materials provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday August 3rd
Drawing & Painting Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 55€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday August 10th
Ceramics Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 85€ (materials and apron provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Sunday August 18th
Drawing & Collage Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 55€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Wednesday, August 21st
Clay Modelling Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9 am to 1 pm
Cost : 75€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday August 24th
Lavender Spindle Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 10 am to 12 pm
Cost : 40€ (materials provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
Saturday August 31st
Drawing & Painting Workshop
Location : Lou Calen
Times : 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Cost : 55€ (material provided)
Reservation : Booking is mandatory
September 6th to 8th
Classic en Provence
Location : Lou Calen
Times : Available soon
Cost : Available soon
Reservation : Available soon
Saturday Sept. 28th
Soap Box Race
Location : Lou Calen
Times : Available soon
Cost : Available soon
Reservation : Available soon
Past workshops & events
Yoga & Ayurveda Retreat
Location : Lou Calen
Eastertide Buffet
Cooking Wild Plants
The Secret Song of Plants
Location : Lou Calen
Cooking Lobster
Oursinade
Valentine's Day
Louisiana Style
The Truffle Harvest
Location : Aups
An Evening of Truffles
Cooking Truffle
Festive Feasts
Auvergne Cheese Day
The Fascinant Week-end
Dinner with Huguette Caren
Location : Jardin Secret restaurant
Patrick Périé's come back
Location : Jardin Secret restaurant
Lebanese Cuisine
Location : Jardin Secret restaurant
Japanese Cuisine
Location : Jardin Secret restaurant
Gathering Saffron
Location : Le Safran du Cabanon