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Villa La Coste,
Where “art is a harmony that runs
parallel to nature.”
Deep in Cézanne country, between Aix-en-Provence and the
magnificent Lubéron National Park, stretches over 200
hectares the magnificent vineyard of Château La Coste,
with an astounding collection of privately commissioned
art and architectural works, opened to visitors in 2011.
Put on the map five years later,the much-awaited five-star
Villa La Coste, blends so harmoniously with its natural
surroundings that you might not suspect the presence of
a luxury hotel. Like the artwork that surrounds it, Villa
La Coste looks like it may have just sprung out of the
earth and offers a unique perspective on the nature of
luxury.
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enowned for its wine-growing excellence, Château La Coste offers an amazing
experience: in a preserved natural setting, contemporary art and architecture
blend into the Provençal landscape, blending beauty and contemplation. Scattered
across forests of green oaks, centuries-old Aleppo pines, vineyards and wildflowers,
30 major works, created by a stellar squad of architects and contemprary artists,
notably Louise Bourgeois and Jean Nouvel, stand in open sky to offer happy visitors an
unpreced ented journey. Château La Coste is an ever-expanding cultural project, where
creativity can be expressed freely.
To date, the Châteaux’s many offerings include Villa La Coste’s spectacular glassed-in
gastronomic restaurant, headed by three Michelin-starred chef Gérald Passadat.
Nestled on a hillside, the all-suite hotel composed of 28 villa suites, each with private
terrace offering views over vines and valley. The hotel’s contemporary architecture
is emphasized by local materials such as light wood, marbles and raw stones, and
embraces the natural setting. With a lovely, cypress-lined pool for guests, an all-day
open-air dining area, a private wine-tasting room and the forthcoming year-round spa,
the quietly glamorous range of art-de-vivre options abound. ‫ا‬ www.villalacoste.com
- Une des 28 villas de rêve de l’hôtel © Richard HAUGHTON, 2016
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