LES SOURCES DE CAUDALIE

An experience not to be missed during a stay is sampling the benefits of ‘vinotherapy’ - a wellbeing concept championed by Les Sources de Caudalie - which harnesses the power of polyphenols found in grapes. Follow your treatment with generous amounts of relaxation time in the extensive spa complex, which also boasts a natural jacuzzi heated by thermal waters from the nearby hot springs.

Those seeking to return their attention to the fine wines of the region will find plenty to keep them occupied. The hotel's vineyard setting affords priority access to the tours and tastings on offer at historic Château Smith Haut Lafitte, and you may also wish to venture out to explore the wider region by bicycle -  a blissful way to absorb the scenery at a leisurely pace and discover some of the neighbouring wine estates. Those seeking a dose of culture and history will enjoy the opportunity to spend the day in Bordeaux, dining in the city’s renowned eateries and exploring its medieval heart and baroque architecture. The local brocante markets are also well worth a browse, offering opportunities to acquire original antiques and unique gifts.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Spa lovers
• Gourmands
• Wine buffs

 THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Take a cookery class with the hotel’s culinary team
• Explore the estate by bicycle to discover the region at your own pace
• Take a tour of Château Smith Haut Lafitte's historic vat room, wine cellars and cooperage
• Relax with a grape-powered ‘vinotherapy’ treatment in the award-winning spa
• Take a water yoga class at the indoor pool
• Indulge in a forest bathing session followed by a plant-based lunch

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Spend the day in Bordeaux, absorbing its rich history and culinary scene
• Set out on a bicycle ride through the idyllic vineyards of the region
• Take a relaxing paddle-boarding expedition along the Garonne river
• Explore the other wine producing regions of the area – nearby Sauternes for world class dessert wines; Saint Emilion for renowned reds; or Pauillac and the Médoc for some of the biggest names in wine making.