Sources de Caudalie
Warm, countryside-luxe. Think antique furniture, noble fabrics, wood beams, and Aquitaine craftsmanship — but with the sharpness of a serious wine estate behind it. Not stuffy or gilded. Feels more like a very refined French family home dropped into a vineyard.
Book La Grand'Vigne well in advance, especially for weekends — it's only open Wed–Fri evenings and Sat–Sun lunch and dinner
Why It Matters
Invented Vinothérapie spa treatments in 1999 — grape-seed derivatives as anti-aging actives, drawn from the estate's own wine-making byproducts. The world's first Vinothérapie spa is still here. Add a 2-Michelin-starred restaurant, a working organic Grand Cru vineyard with public access, and Michelin's 3 Keys designation for the overall property experience.
Les Sources de Caudalie sits on the working estate of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a Grand Cru Classé de Graves, about 20 minutes south of Bordeaux city center. The whole concept hinges on one genuinely unusual fact: there's a natural thermal spring 540 meters below the vineyard, which the Tourbier family used to invent Vinothérapie — grape-derived spa treatments that put vine polyphenols to work on your skin. Sixty-two rooms and suites spread across six cottage-style houses, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant run by Chef Nicolas Masse, and a wine bar stocked with serious Bordeaux. It's the only Palace-rated hotel in Bordeaux, and the first eco-labelled Palace in France.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Au Cœur des Sources Apartment
Launched April 2025. Overlooks the lake and vineyards. Private entrance from the hotel gardens. Chic, classic decor in keeping with the rest of the property. Available for exclusive rental for families up to 6 people — a genuinely private option within the estate.
Comfort Room
Entry-level rooms spread across the six cottage houses, each with individual Aquitaine-themed decor. Antique furniture, French-made bedding, and views over the forest or gardens. Cozy scale — not oversized, but thoughtfully finished.
Twin or double · 27 sqm
Junior Suite
Three adults or a family. Each one carries a distinct Aquitaine regional theme — Espelette (Basque Country) and Lys in the Valley among the named options. All have a cosy, bright sitting area separated from the bedroom. A real step up in space without going full suite pricing.
Twin or double · 45 sqmL'Île aux Oiseaux
The most iconic room at the property and among the most talked-about in Bordeaux. Designed by couturier Rabih Kayrouz as a single luminous living space — white walls, handcrafted Lebanese objects, purity over decoration. Built on stilts over the estate's lake, evoking the 'cabanes tchanquées' of the Arcachon Basin. Strictly two people. The terrace hangs over the water. Time here does actually seem to slow down.
Twin or double · 61 sqmLa Chartreuse du Château Le Thil — Rooms & Suites
A separate property 1.5km from the main hotel, in a centuries-old park. Nine rooms and two suites in a historic country house built in 1737. Each room has a distinctive name (Jaune Soleil, Rouge Merlot, Retour des Indes, Lascaux) evoking its own character, mixing antique furniture and fine fabrics. Guests use all main hotel facilities. Good for those who want more forest quiet and less hotel buzz.
Prestige Room
Recently redecorated in a sleek, timeless palette — mineral and earthy tones, fine woods, precious fabrics, and curated art pieces. Can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. A step up from Comfort in both size and design finish.
Twin or double · 32 sqmPrestige Suite
Recently renovated with whitewashed wooden panelling, rattan and cane furniture in an Atlantic cabin spirit. Collector's pieces throughout; the artistic curation by Amélie, Maison d'art, evokes a Bassin d'Arcachon family home. Private balcony. Sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children.
Twin or double · 50 sqm
Signature Suite
Set apart from the main cluster of rooms for maximum privacy. The payoff: uninterrupted views of the white grapevines of Château Smith Haut Lafitte from a private terrace. Recently renovated, with an Atlantic coastal breeze to the aesthetic. Marshall speaker included.
Twin or double · 50 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary bikes for guests to ride through the estate and into the forest, or to visit neighboring wine estates in the Graves appellation.
Gym overlooking the vineyards. Personal trainer available to book.
Marked jogging trail through the château's private woodland.
Outdoor tennis court on the estate.
Direct access to the working Grand Cru Classé de Graves estate. Barrel-making by hand (one of very few wineries in Europe still doing this), cellar visits, and tutored tastings. Also includes guided exploration of the surrounding Pessac-Léognan appellation.
Hands-on cooking classes led by the La Grand'Vigne culinary team, exploring Bordeaux and Aquitaine cuisine.
Cocktail and mixology workshops at the French Paradox bar, available year-round.
Pastry-making classes run by the hotel's pastry team.
Guided forest bathing experiences in the estate's private woodland.
Yoga sessions offered by on-site coaches.
A contemporary art trail on the château estate themed around the five senses. Outdoor sculptures and installations integrated into the natural landscape.
Concierge-organised excursions to Arcachon Bay, Saint-Émilion, the Dune du Pilat, Bordeaux city, Médoc, Sauternes, and Pomerol appellations.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Daily breakfast buffet served at La Grand'Vigne or available in-room. Buffet priced at approximately €35 per adult; may be included in some packages.
On-site kitchen garden supplying herbs, vegetables, and fruits to La Grand'Vigne and other restaurants. Open to explore.
Indoor pool complimentary for hotel guests. Separate from the Spa facilities.
Outdoor heated pool, seasonal — open spring through autumn.
Official gift vouchers available for stays, spa treatments, and dining.
Gym with vineyard views. Personal trainer available to book separately.
France's first eco-labelled Palace hotel. Active CSR charter covering water, waste, biodiversity, and local supply chains.
Natural hot spring water outdoor jacuzzi, overlooking a peaceful lake.
Sauna accessible to hotel guests complimentary.
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