Les Sources de Caudalie is an icon of sustainable luxury in Bordeaux, nestled among the grand cru vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte. This five-star spa hotel, recognized as France’s first eco-certified “Palace,” has embodied a harmonious blend of elegance and environmental responsibility for more than two decades.

Green Architecture & Eco-Certifications

Built in 1999 using reclaimed regional materials — from centuries-old oak beams to salvaged stone and antique wine warehouse bricks — the property reflects the timeless spirit of Bordeaux while keeping its footprint low. In 2023, Les Sources de Caudalie earned the European Ecolabel, cementing its reputation as one of France’s most sustainable luxury hotels.

Organic Gardens & Farm-to-Table Dining

The estate grounds feature organic kitchen gardens, beehives, and a small farm with chickens that supply the hotel’s acclaimed restaurants. The two Michelin-starred La Grand’Vigne offers tasting menus based on hyper-local ingredients, with vegetables from the hotel’s 250 m² permaculture garden and eggs from its coop.

The culinary philosophy minimizes food miles: at breakfast, nearly everything except coffee, tea, and sugar comes from within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. This commitment makes dining at Les Sources de Caudalie a true farm-to-table Bordeaux experience.

Vinotherapy Spa & Sustainable Wellness

The world-renowned Vinotherapy Spa is fueled by a natural hot spring 540 meters underground, providing mineral-rich warm water without energy-intensive heating. Treatments use Caudalie’s eco-friendly, grape-based skincare products, making the spa a global pioneer in sustainable wellness. In fact, it is the first spa in the world to be certified by Ecocert as a Sustainable Wellness Facility.

Guests can soak in outdoor thermal pools, relax in wooden barrel baths, and enjoy therapies that combine indulgence with eco-conscious innovation.

Energy, Water & Waste Innovation

Les Sources de Caudalie reduces its impact through cutting-edge systems: geothermal wells and heat exchangers heat pools and buildings, LED lighting is used throughout, and rainwater combined with well water irrigates the gardens and vineyard.

A creative vermicomposting system transforms kitchen scraps into compost for the gardens, while a partnership with local recycling social enterprise Elise ensures that glass, paper, and plastics are recycled responsibly while creating jobs for disabled workers. Even in the kitchens, a zero-waste training program ensures that carrot tops, grape skins, and peelings are repurposed into soups, staff meals, or cosmetic ingredients.

Atmosphere of Romantic French Country Living

Despite its ambitious sustainability initiatives, Les Sources de Caudalie remains deeply romantic and authentically French. Ivy-covered facades, a tranquil lake with swans, and art created by local artisans shape the ambiance. Guests may enjoy a glass of organic Graves wine by the fireplace, cycle through the vineyards, or simply stroll the gardens surrounded by the gentle rhythms of nature.

A Bordeaux Retreat That Blends Elegance With Awareness

By marrying indulgence with eco-consciousness, Les Sources de Caudalie proves that sustainability can enhance luxury. Recognized as one of Bordeaux’s finest sustainable retreats, the hotel invites guests to enjoy fine dining, vinotherapy, and authentic French country living while knowing their stay contributes to a greener future.