Long a leader in Provence’s culinary revolution, Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa announces a new chef collaboration as it re-opens for the 2023 season, following a brief hiatus in January and February. The resort reopened its doors this week, fresh off the announcement of its Forbes Five Star Award, with a new dining offering, unlike any other in Luberon, joining forces with trailblazing chef Pierre Marty. In his new role as Executive Chef, Pierre brings a master’s touch to the resort’s three restaurants – the fine-dining Avelan, Les Vignes, La Cipressa, and Le Bar, for the 2023 season.
Working as Alain Ducasse’s disciple for over fifteen years, Marty has cultivated exceptional talent and expertise in fine dining experiences around the world. He began his culinary career in 2008 at three-Michelin star, Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse at Hôtel de Paris in Monte Carlo, followed by Hotel Belles Rives and Beaulieu Reserve in Côte d’Azur, and later Qatar. In 2018 triumph mounted as Ducasse opened Morpheus in Macau with Marty as Chef de Cuisine. After only six months in operation, the fine dining restaurant received a two-Michelin star rating.
Chef Pierre Marty’s role and exceptional talent and skill in executing an unparalleled dining experience makes this partnership the ideal pairing as he forges his own path at this Relais & Châteaux resort in the heart of Luberon, which has been luring connoisseurs of wine, adventure, and the great outdoors for many seasons. Guests to Coquillade will savour the full flavour of Provence with both traditional and innovative French gastronomy on offer.
Les Vignes and its ourdoor terrace, Les Jardins des Vignes, is the hotel’s Provençal restaurant, sourcing locavore produce such as grains and legumes, whilst showcasing fruit and vegetables from the hotel’s incredible potager. Meat and fish will be cooked over embers. A selection of à la carte dishes will be available to share, alongside traditional starters, mains and desserts.
Le Bar will continue to serve Thai classics and seasonal canapes, but Marty is set to put a new twist on these dishes, with his secret Thai vinaigrette recipe accompanying the Thai Beef Carpaccio, alongside house cocktails.
Le Cipressa, the relaxed poolside Italian restaurant, will serve up brightly coloured dishes inspired by the Mediterrean diet from Italy and Sicily. Guests can also enjoy delicious wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas.
Finally, Marty invites guests to explore a personalised experience at Coquillade’s signature restaurant Avelan which will ‘delight the taste buds with thrilling seasonal fare’ over five courses.
At the heart of France’s sun kissed Luberon Valley, Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa epitomises the quintessential tranquillity of a Provençal retreat. Located on a 100-acre estate studded with historical vineyards, cypress tree alleys and 300-year-old olive groves, Coquillade Provence is a 63-room hotel within a restored 11th century hamlet. Accommodation is spread across a collection of bastides (country houses), meticulously decorated to reflect the history and allure of a quintessential Provençal retreat and five luxury pool suites were added in Summer 2023. The estate also includes the Aureto winery, and on-site BMC Cycling Centre.
Coquillade Provence Resort & Spa offers rooms from 750€ per room, per night including a welcome gift, a selection of the minibar, breakfast, access to the Spa, fitness classes, and access to the Aureto Winery throughout your stay.
www.coquillade.fr / +33 4 90 74 71 71
