Les Sources de Caudalie - Blending the French Art of Living with Everyday Pleasures…
A (Virtual) conversation WITH Alice Tourbier, founder of the group “Les Sources de Caudalie”
Tell us about Les Sources…
With my husband Jérôme, we have transformed our passion for the French lifestyle into a lifelong project.
For over 20 years, our warm family home has reflected our love of beauty and well-being amidst the Bordeaux vineyards. Far from city bustle, our timeless property offers guests an escape filled with serenity and relaxation in luxuriant nature.
This year, we are proud to write a second chapter in the tale of our collection of vineyard hotels by opening Les Sources de Cheverny in the Loire Valley. An estate true to the special atmosphere of Les Sources de Caudalie, where harmony and authenticity reign supreme.
For us, as passionate hotel-owners, what could be more precious than the emotion and indelible memories of timeless moments shared with loved ones? We are deeply committed to blending the French art of living with everyday pleasures in rich, well-preserved wine producing regions and sharing this with our guests.
what does a perfect day look like at Your Properties?
A perfect day in our Maisons would be a relaxing one. Wake up and enjoy a gourmet breakfast before spending the morning discovering the vineyards and immersing oneself in nature.
For lunch, we suggest having a traditional meal in our farm-to-table restaurant - La Table du Lavoir. The smell of meat roasting on the huge period fireplace will be sure to draw you into the rustic setting.
Head to the spa to enjoy a signature Caudalie vinotherapy treatment with a grape-based treatment.
Spend the late afternoon in Bordeaux where we can organize a wine tasting at the Château Smith Haut Lafitte. In Cheverny, we would suggest visiting of one of the historical chateaus before taking a sunset hot air balloon ride over the vineyards.
Finally, for dinner, we would suggest the tasting menu at La Grand’Vigne run by world-renowned chef Nicolas Masse.
Do you have a famous menu item we can share with our clients?
CANNELÉS - When it comes to pastry, you cannot get more "classic French" than cannelés…
Ingredients
2 cups milk
3.5 TBSP butter
1 vanilla pod or 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
2 eggs
3 egg yolks
1/4 cup rum
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup of flour
Technique
Boil the milk with the sugar, butter and vanilla. Once warm, add the eggs and egg yolks. Finish by adding the flour and rum. Transfer to the Cannelés mold and leave to stand for at least 24 hours. Bake for about 50 minutes at 180 degrees.
Charity of choice to support?
We are convinced that small gestures by everyone ensure the future of the planet. Our group has joined Solikend, a platform proposing stays in aid of solidarity. With Solikend, the full amount of your booking at Les Sources de Caudalie is handed over to one of the associations backed by the hotel or to an association of your choice. Through this eco-citizenry initiative, Les Sources de Caudalie offer you the chance to support environmental causes and protect the planet while staying in an outstanding natural setting.
LUXE & NYx PICK - Take a cooking class
You can find us in the kitchen learning how to cook French classics in a cooking class with chef Nicolas Masse. The classes happen two Saturday’s a month. After the class, we are enjoying our meals with a hearty bordeaux on their sun-drenched patio…. Then we are taking a nap!
Luxe and nyx amenity -
On top of our standard amenities, all L&N guests will receive one complimentary glass of wine per stay.
Ready to Book or Have Questions?
We can’t wait for you to experience Les Sources de Caudalie and Cheverny!
Visit us here or reach out - hello@luxeandnyx.com.
xx, The team at luxe & nyx
