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Coquillade
Gargas, Provence, France · Independent · Core Luxury
An eleventh-century Luberon hamlet at Le Perrotet, once worked by Cistercian monks from Sénanque, is now Coquillade: Swiss entrepreneur Andy Rihs bought the hill in 2006 and opened the hotel in 2008 after two years of restoration. Sixty-three rooms look across 18 hectares of Aureto vines toward Mont Ventoux, with the Roman Pont-Julien on the old Via Domitia down the valley.
- 63 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Le Perrotet
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
About Coquillade
- The resort is built around an eleventh-century hamlet whose land was historically worked by Cistercian monks of the nearby Senanque Abbey.
- Swiss entrepreneur Andreas 'Andy' Rihs, former CEO of hearing-aid group Sonova and owner of the BMC bicycle brand, bought the estate in 2006 and opened it as a hotel in 2008.
- The property grew to more than sixty rooms and includes the on-site Aureto winery, earning MICHELIN Two Keys in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Coquillade Provence is a resort built around an eleventh-century hamlet at Gargas in the Luberon, land historically worked by the Cistercian monks of the nearby Sénanque Abbey. The estate was bought in 2006 by the Swiss entrepreneur Andreas "Andy" Rihs, former chief executive of the hearing-aid group Sonova and owner of the BMC bicycle brand.
After a two-year restoration, Coquillade opened as a hotel in 2008. A member of Relais & Châteaux, it grew to more than sixty rooms and includes the Aureto winery on its grounds. It continues to be run by the Rihs family.
The setting
Coquillade occupies the hilltop hamlet of Le Perrotet in Gargas within the Luberon Regional Natural Park, on a site whose oldest structures date to the 11th century. Local tradition holds that Cistercian monks first settled here amid vines and lavender. The property commands panoramic views across 18 estate vineyard hectares toward Mont Ventoux and the Luberon ridgeline. Gargas lies in Provence's historic ochre belt: the Sentier des Ocres at Roussillon is 38 minutes by car, while the underground Mines de Bruoux ochre galleries are minutes away. The Roman Pont-Julien bridge on the ancient Via Domitia is reachable in 42 minutes, placing Coquillade at the crossroads of Provence's natural, cultural, and viticultural heritage. 8 km from ruins of Château de Lacoste. 4 km from Ochre Trail.
Restaurants and bars
- Cipressa — Restaurant · Italian
Experiences
- Cipressa Italian restaurant — Wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas from a traditional oven and Italian specialties under a canopy of citrus trees.
- Bachelorette weekend — Champagne welcome in the Private Spa Suite, exclusive sauna, hammam and jacuzzi access, and lunch nearby or an overnight stay.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hammam
- Steam room
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
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