# Private events > Whether for a wedding, a baptism or a family reunion, Lou Calen is the perfect setting for your private events and special gatherings. Source : https://www.loucalen.com/en/private-events/ Mis à jour : 2026-09-23 ## Private events At Lou Calen, every event resonates in its own unique way, whether a wedding, a christening, a birthday, or a family reunion. Within its three luscious hectares, the hotel estate offers a myriad of different atmospheres: the intimacy of a bastide surrounded by vineyards, or the fun of rows of long bistro tables, or the lively atmosphere of an outdoor village bar, or the authenticity of a Provençal tavern. Everywhere, decorative poetry prevails: a wrought-iron bench beneath a hackberry tree, a pergola laden with grapes, a few carefully chosen objects, old stones, colourful shutters… This is a vibrant and deeply inspiring setting to capture your special moment, perfect for all your party needs! [My wedding in Provence](https://www.loucalen.com/en/wedding-in-provence/) [SEE ALSO : PROFESSIONAL EVENTS](https://www.loucalen.com/en/professional-events/)       ## Jardin Secret Restaurant True to Lou Calen’s warm and welcoming luxury, Benoît Witz breaks free from the classic codes of gastronomy. The chef creates instinctive cuisine, guided by the local produce on offer, the current season, and his knowledge of the perfect balance of flavours. Here, you eat “just like at home,” in the intimate setting of a Provençal country house built over 200 years ago. From the first rays of sunshine, guests are invited to lunch or dinner on the large terrace and in the luscious gardens that surround it. Jardin Secret is included in the Michelin Guide’s 2026 selection. **Capacity:** 60 people seated, 120 people for standing cocktails and canapés **Noise curfew:** 10:30 pm ## Le Bistrot by Lou Calen Yvan Franceschi cooks Provençal food in his own generous and sincere style, blending local and international flavours. Under the large glass roof of the Bistrot restaurant, the light-filled dining room opens onto a shaded terrace, extending the space and creating a lovely open setting for entertaining. Then, a private room has been set aside for private events. Its stone walls, industrial bar, warm colours, and eclectic furnishings create a unique setting, perfect for special, more intimate moments. **Capacity:** 100 people seated, 120 people for standing cocktails and canapés **Private room:** 45 people seated **Noise curfew:** 10:30 pm                 ## O'Fadoli, the Cocktail & Spirits Bar On Cours Gambetta, O’Fadoli moves with the rhythm of village life, from coffee to after-dinner drinks. Behind the bar, delicious cocktails are mixed, while a fine collection of pastis, absinthes and spirits attracts the curious. It is the kind of bar where people linger over a few bites, with good bottles on the table and conversations that stretch on. For private events, the two terraces overlooking Cours Gambetta, the beating heart of Cotignac, offer a true taste of Provençal life. Inside, the warmth and intimacy of the setting lend themselves perfectly to celebrations with a small gathering of guests. **Capacity:** 30 people for standing cocktails and canapés **Noise curfew:** 10:30 pm ## La TUF, the festive bar In Cotignac, La TUF is the place to celebrate, laugh, and dance – it is a space of complete freedom dedicated to having a good time. On the ground floor, the bar welcomes you under a large limestone cliff vault, a raw, natural setting that immediately sets the tone. Upstairs, the mezzanine takes on the air of a loft-style friendly hangout: vintage furniture, graffiti on the walls, with table football, a dartboard, an arcade machine… and more. In warmer weather, an outdoor pop-up bar opens onto a large terrace amidst lush greenery, ideal for entertaining guests outdoors. Here, everything lends itself to fun, chatter, and letting loose. **Capacity:** 150 people for standing cocktails and canapés **Noise curfew:** 10:30 pm                ## “La Farandole” event hall With an area of 150m², this superb room can comfortably accommodate around a hundred people. Whether you want to create friendly or more intimate events, “La Farandole” fits every requirement. With its wave-shaped bar, its leather sofas, aits colourful murals, and its grand piano, this space has all that is necessary for a special event and sharing unforgettable moments with your loved ones. **Capacity:** 150 people for standing cocktails and canapés **Noise curfew:** 2:00 am ## “La Verrière” event hall Bathed in light, “La Verrière” overlooks the cours Gambetta, the village square, and offers a breathtaking view of Cotignac. On the other side the doors open onto a large terrace with a view of the hotel estate gardens. The photovoltaic glass ceiling of the hall and its strikingly colourful reflections delight every visitor. This room can contain a large number of people. **Capacity:** 100 people for standing cocktails and canapés **Noise curfew:** 10:30 pm          ## "La Grange" event space Bathed in natural light, La Grange is a pavilion opening onto the gardens. Perfect for relaxed celebrations, post-wedding gatherings or outdoor birthday parties, it offers a natural, laid-back setting where your guests can enjoy the full beauty of Provence. Covering 120 m², it was carefully built by local craftsmen. **Capacity:** 60 people seated, 120 people for standing cocktails and canapés. **Noise curfew:** 10:30 pm ## Accommodation Close your eyes, and imagine the sound of the cicadas, the wind passing through the pine wood forest and the olive trees, the smells of lavender and juniper, the bubbling water flowing all over the estate… In this true Provençal setting there are [36 unique rooms and suites](https://www.loucalen.com/en/overnight-in-cotignac/) on offer. From La Troglodyte, built from a rambling ruin dug into the tuf rock, to the Bastidon, with its traditional old stony architecture, to the Pigeonnier, with its circular building on three levels – each bedroom option promises its own exclusive experience. Most rooms have their own private terrace and a breathtaking view of the Maures hills in the distance or the imposing troglodyte cliff of Cotignac. Then, just opposite Lou Calen, [La Falaise hotel](https://lafalaisehotel.com/en/home/) offers an extension to the hotel’s capacity with its 9 rooms bathed in sunlight. **Capabilities** **Hôtel Lou Calen:** 36 rooms (26 bedrooms and 10 suites) **Hotel La Falaise:** 9 rooms (8 bedrooms and 1 suite)        ## Organise your event at Lou Calen