Les Sources De Caudalie

What Les Sources De Caudalie does

Les Sources de Caudalie is the brand name for a French luxury hotel collection operated under the parent entity SAS La Collection des Hôtels du Vignoble (registered in Paris, share capital €132,000,000). The group operates three 5-star properties integrated into historic châteaux and working vineyards across France's most prestigious wine regions: Les Sources de Caudalie near Bordeaux (a Palace-classified property at Château Smith Haut Lafitte, awarded 3 Michelin Keys), Les Sources de Cheverny in the Loire Valley (49 rooms and suites, 2 Michelin Keys, with the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Favori), and Les Sources de Vougeot in Burgundy (a 14th-century former Abbots' residence adjacent to Clos Vougeot). A fourth property, Les Sources en Alsace at Château d'Isenbourg near Colmar, is scheduled to open in 2028. Each property combines luxury accommodation, fine dining, the proprietary Caudalie vinotherapy spa, and curated wine tourism experiences including sommelier-led tastings, cellar tours, and curated visits to partner grand cru estates. The group also produces its own estate wine, La Grand'Vigne, an organic Cour-Cheverny cuvée from Romorantin grapes planted on the Cheverny estate.

The business runs multiple revenue streams: accommodation (rooms and suites), restaurants and bars (Michelin-starred and bistronomic), spa and wellness services, wine tourism activities, gift voucher boxes, themed stay packages, and corporate seminars and events. Pricing is per-night and per-package, with promotional early-bird and last-minute discounts and half-board supplements; ancillary services (spa access, wine tastings, pet supplements) are priced individually. Distribution combines direct website booking, four GDS systems (Amadeus, Apollo/Galileo, Sabre, Worldspan), Virtuoso and Kiwi Collection luxury travel network affiliations, traditional travel agencies, and dedicated corporate event inquiry channels. The underlying technology stack consists of third-party booking and reservation platforms (Secure Hotel Booking, Zenchef for restaurants, Asterio/Myasterio for spa), standard digital marketing tooling (Google Analytics, AdWords, Facebook Custom Audience), and SSL-secured payment processing — there is no proprietary technology platform.

The customer base spans wine enthusiasts, affluent leisure travelers and couples, families, and corporate MICE groups, all served predominantly in French. No external investors, acquisitions, or public-market activity are referenced; ownership appears to remain with founder/management (Alice and Jérôme Tourbier are identified as operators of the Vougeot property). The company is privately held, with no app, no disclosed headcount, and no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Les Sources De Caudalie

Legal name

SAS La Collection des Hôtels du Vignoble

Website

https://sources-hotels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Les Sources de Caudalie is a privately held French luxury hotel collection under SAS La Collection des Hôtels du Vignoble, operating 5-star château properties in Bordeaux, Loire, and Burgundy that integrate accommodation, Michelin-rated dining, Caudalie vinotherapy spas, and curated wine tourism, with an Alsace property opening in 2028.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hospitality and Wine Tourism

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Gastronomy & Wine-Focused Boutique Hotels (THAGADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel services
• Wine tourism experiences
• Vinotherapy spa
• Fine dining restaurants
• Chateau hospitality

Headquarters

HQ city

Martillac

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Hotel accommodation: Core revenue from renting rooms and suites across four 5-star hotel properties in French wine regions. Pricing varies by room category, season, and package type.
2. Restaurant and bar: Revenue from on-property dining at multiple restaurants including Michelin-starred gourmet restaurants and casual bistronomic auberges.
3. Spa and wellness services: Revenue from Caudalie vinotherapy treatments, spa packages, and rituals, with standalone access available for non-hotel guests.
4. Wine tourism activities: Paid wine tasting experiences, vineyard tours, and curated visits to partner estates across Bordeaux, Loire, and Burgundy regions.
5. Gift boxes and packages: Pre-packaged stay bundles combining accommodation, dining, spa, and activities sold as gift vouchers for special occasions.
6. Events and seminars: Corporate event hosting including residential seminars, team-building activities, and private celebrations, with dedicated meeting spaces and custom catering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Les Sources De Caudalie operates 5-star luxury hotels and palace properties located within historic châteaux and working vineyards across France's premier wine regions (Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Burgundy, and Alsace). The collection provides high-end accommodation, Michelin-rated restaurants (including the starred Le Favori), Caudalie vinotherapy spas, and curated wine tourism experiences including vineyard visits, sommelier-led tastings, and exclusive estate access.

Product overview

Les Sources de Caudalie is a luxury hotel brand operated under La Collection des Hôtels du Vignoble, comprising multiple 5-star palace and hotel properties across France's premier wine-growing regions. The portfolio includes: Les Sources de Caudalie (Bordeaux, 3 Michelin Keys), Les Sources de Cheverny (Loire Valley, 2 Michelin Keys), and Les Sources de Vougeot (Burgundy, 5-star), plus a forthcoming Les Sources en Alsace (2028). Each property combines high-end accommodation, restaurant and bar services, Spa Caudalie vinotherapy wellness facilities, and curated wine tourism experiences tied to the local terroir. Supporting services include gift voucher packages, themed stay packages (romantic, gastronomic, spa, family), and private event/seminar hosting. The group also produces its own estate wine, La Grand'Vigne, a Cour-Cheverny AOC organic white from Romorantin grapes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• La Collection des Hôtels du Vignoble: The umbrella brand for the collection of luxury wine tourism hotels operated across France.

Products and services

• Les Sources de Caudalie – Bordeaux 5-star Palace hotel set among 78 hectares of vineyards at Château Smith Haut Lafitte (grand cru classé from 1365) near Bordeaux. Features Spa Caudalie, multiple restaurants, and direct access to wine tourism experiences. Awarded 3 Michelin Keys, the highest Michelin hotel rating.
• Les Sources de Cheverny – Val de Loire 5-star hotel at Château du Breuil in the Cheverny appellation of the Loire Valley, between forests and vineyards. Features the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Favori, L'Auberge bistronomic restaurant, Spa Caudalie, outdoor pool, and event facilities. Awarded 2 Michelin Keys. Total of 49 rooms and suites across categories including the signature Le Baron Perché suite.
• Les Sources de Vougeot – Bourgogne 5-star hotel at Château de Gilly in Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, Burgundy, steps from Clos Vougeot in the Côte-d'Or. Set in a 14th-century former residence of the Abbots of Cîteaux. Features restaurants Le Clos de la Tour and L'Auberge des Cîteaux, plus Spa Caudalie housed in a 14th-century wine cellar.
• Spa Caudalie (Vinotherapy Spa) Vinotherapy spa offering grape-based skincare treatments, massages, facial treatments, and wellness rituals using Caudalie's grape seed polyphenols and vine extracts. Available at all three operating Les Sources properties, with standalone access for non-hotel guests (€42/person for 2-hour pool and hammam). Spas are located in restored historic buildings including a 14th-century wine cellar at Vougeot.
• Le Favori Restaurant Gastronomic restaurant at Les Sources de Cheverny awarded one Michelin star, led by a chef inspired by local and seasonal Loire Valley products. Open for dinner Wednesday to Sunday and lunch on Saturday and Sunday.
• L'Auberge (Cheverny) Bistronomic inn restaurant at Les Sources de Cheverny offering generous, traditional cuisine using fresh, seasonal regional products. Open daily for lunch and dinner in a warm, rustic atmosphere.
• Le Clos de la Tour Gourmet restaurant at Les Sources de Vougeot under chef Julien Martin, offering modern, vibrant cuisine inspired by Burgundy's regional products. Dinner service in a setting near the Clos Vougeot.
• L'Auberge des Cîteaux Authentic inn restaurant at Les Sources de Vougeot offering regional specialties and Burgundy wines. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
• Wine Tourism (Œnotourisme) Curated wine tourism experiences across Bordeaux, Loire, Burgundy, and Alsace wine regions, including visits to partner estates (Domaine des Huards, Domaine Le Portail, Domaine de Veilloux, Domaine de la Taille aux Loups, François Chidaine, Vincent Foreau), sommelier-led tastings, vineyard walks, and encounters with winemakers. The Bordeaux hotel is directly located at Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a grand cru classé dating to 1365.
• La Grand'Vigne (Proprietary Cuvée) La Grand'Vigne is the proprietary Cour-Cheverny cuvée produced by Les Sources de Cheverny from 7 hectares of Romorantin grapes cultivated in organic and biodynamic farming on the estate. A white wine with notes of white flowers, citrus, and honey, labeled organic and biodynamic.
• Gift Vouchers (Coffrets Cadeaux) Pre-packaged gift voucher packages available for all Les Sources properties, offering fixed-stay experiences including accommodation, dining, and spa treatments for special occasions. Purchases are non-refundable and reservations made with vouchers cannot be modified.
• Stay Packages (Idées Séjours)

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 Michelin Keys awarded to Les Sources de Caudalie (highest Michelin hotel rating)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VirtuosocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury travel network affiliation providing Virtuoso member clients with exclusive benefits at Les Sources de Cheverny: personalized welcome, breakfast, €85 restaurant credit, spa access, pool/jacuzzi access, fitness, bike/boot lending, château lounge access, and room upgrades on arrival.
• Kiwi CollectioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury hotel collection affiliation offering curated access for discerning travelers, providing similar preferential benefits and booking support as Virtuoso.
• Emma Lab Press BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial press and media relations agency for Les Sources. Contact: [email protected], +33 (0)6 72 91 87 71. Handles media inquiries, editorial requests, and press coverage coordination.
• Philippe Tessier (winemaker)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading organic and biodynamic winemaker from Cheverny/Cour-Cheverny. Partnered with Les Sources de Cheverny to plant 7 hectares of Romorantin on the estate to create the hotel's own La Grand'Vigne cuvée. Represents a co-development of a proprietary wine product and wine tourism experience.
• Domaine Le Portail, Domaine des Huards, Domaine de VeillouxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring Loire Valley wine estates featured in exclusive guest tasting tours and visits organized by hotel concierges.
• Château Smith Haut LafittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric grand cru classé estate (1365) adjacent to Les Sources de Caudalie, spanning 78 hectares. The hotel is integrated with this working winery, offering guests immersive wine tourism access including cellar tours and tastings.
• Domaine de la Taille aux Loups, François Chidaine, Vincent Foreau (Clos Naudin)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured estate recommendations from hotel concierges for guest wine tourism experiences, representing curated access to acclaimed Loire Valley producers.
• Caudalie (skincare brand)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive spa brand partnership providing proprietary vinotherapy treatments using Caudalie's grape seed extract and polyphenol-based skincare products. Present at all three operating Les Sources properties. Caudalie is a well-known premium French skincare brand originating from Bordeaux wine country.
• Maison des Vins de ChevernyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative wine tasting institution dedicated to AOC Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny wines, featuring 100 wine references available through a unique self-service tasting system. Les Sources de Cheverny actively promotes and integrates visits to the Maison.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Belmond: Luxury hotel group with European wine-country properties such as Castello di Casole (Tuscany) and historic European estates. Comparable for château/estate luxury hospitality in European wine regions with curated gastronomy and experiences.
• Aman Resorts: Ultra-luxury hospitality group with intimate, design-led properties in heritage and wine-country settings (e.g., Aman Venice, Amangiri). Comparable for top-of-pyramid positioning and wine-region/estate integration, though at smaller room counts.
• Oetker Collection: Portfolio of ultra-luxury hotels including Le Bristol Paris, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, and The Lanesborough. Broader incumbent with greater scale and global brand reach, but overlapping French palace-grade positioning and Michelin-affiliated dining.
• Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts: Global ultra-luxury operator including Four Seasons George V Paris and Le Meurice. Competes for the same HNW leisure and corporate incentive spend in France with broader geographic reach and stronger global brand awareness.

Direct peers

• Relais & Châteaux: Global association of 580+ luxury hotels and restaurants, many set in historic estates and wine regions. Directly comparable to Les Sources for château-style wine-country luxury hospitality, gastronomy-led positioning, and Michelin-affiliated properties.
• Airelles Collection: French luxury hotel collection (Château de Versailles, La Mirande, Bastide de Gordes) operating palace- and château-grade properties with Michelin-recognized dining. Comparable multi-property French luxury playbook with similar heritage-asset, gastronomy, and spa positioning.
• Château de la Treyne: 4-star Relais & Châteaux property in the Dordogne overlooking the Dordogne river with Michelin-starred dining. Closely comparable for French château-hotel operations pairing heritage architecture, gastronomy, and curated regional experiences.
• Domaine Les Crayères: Legendary luxury château hotel in Reims set within a grand estate and adjacent to Champagne vineyards, with a Michelin-starred restaurant. Closest single-property comparable to Les Sources' wine-tourism-plus-fine-dining model in a French grand terroir region.

Emerging players

• Champagne Lodge (Maisons & Hotels d'Exception): Curated collection of luxury guesthouses and small château-hotels across French wine regions (Champagne, Loire, Burgundy, Provence). Comparable boutique wine-region competitor with overlapping terroir and gastronomy positioning, though at smaller scale and without Palace classification.

Regional players

• La Réserve Paris - Hotel and Spa: Ultra-luxury Parisian hotel competing for the same HNW French leisure and corporate incentive market. Adjacent comparable for premium ADR realization and Michelin-tier dining, though without the wine-country multi-region angle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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