The village of Cotignac is a magnet for souls of all kinds! Some come to feast their eyes on one of the most beautiful villages in France, others seek spiritual moments in the only place in the world where the entire Holy Family appeared. And then there are those... well, just ask AC/DC, Pink Floyd, or Sting, who dropped by between recording sessions at the nearby Château Miraval (yes, the one now owned by Brad Pitt).

At the heart of it all? Lou Calen – a hotel with a story straight out of a Hollywood script. Picture this: a modest country house transformed into a summer refuge for orphaned girls, only to later become a favorite retreat for rock legends! Lou Calen is a hotel with soul, surrounded by gardens straight out of a Renaissance painting. And the best part? It’s just an hour away from the stunning Verdon Gorge and the beaches of the French Riviera.

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