Creating memories
In the kitchens of Lou Calen, the local region and its produce comes to the fore. Chef Benoit Witz and his team explore seasonal foods with dishes that celebrate the bounty of Provence. Between the elegance of the Jardin Secret restaurant, awarded a Michelin green star, and the cheerful spirit of the Bistrot restaurant at Lou Calen, each meal becomes an experience where tradition and creativity meet. Furthermore, the tacos at the La TUF microbrewery, as well as the oysters and tapas at the O’Fadoli pastis bar, offer even more new gourmet experiences. Here at Lou Calen, dining is an art, and every meal a celebration!
Upcoming workshops & events
Past workshops & events
Sunday 18 January
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
Thursday 1 January
On the first evening of the year, we toast the Italian way at Le Bistrot! On the tables, colourful bruschette: pesto with seasonal vegetables, shellfish and seafood, braised ham and confit poultry… A generous and joyful evening to extend the festive spirit. 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:
Restaurant fully booked
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
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
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
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:
Restaurant fully booked
From 1 Dec. To 22 Feb.
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
Monday 1 December
Lou Calen kicks off the festive season in Cotignac! The hotel lights up on December 1st at 5:30 p.m. Want to experience the moment? Neighbours, friends and visitors, join us at O’Fadoli, the little bar on Cours Gambetta, to share a magical moment over a delicious mulled wine (on us).
Friday 28 November
A powerful and complex Italian wine, Barolo will be the wine pairing for this dinner that features two historic Piedmontese establishments: the Félicin restaurant, led by Chef Nino, and the Manzone estate, represented by wine connaisseur Mauro, who shares his finest wines during the evening.
Location:
Schedule :
7 pm to 9:30 pm
Price:
120€ (6-course menu with 4 wine pairings)
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
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
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
