Coquillade Provence Launches Coquillade Vitalité
A retreat in rhythm with the Provençal way of life. October 12-15, 2025
Coquillade Vitalité to be held at Coquillade Provence October 12-15, 2025.
Coquillade Provence introduces Coquillade Vitalité, an immersive three-day retreat rooted in the slow pulse of the Luberon and designed to awaken the body’s innate capacity for healing and renewal. The first retreat will take place from October 12-15, 2025.
Curated by Frédérique Verley, celebrated former Beauty & Wellness Editor-in-Chief at Vogue France, and guided by holistic practitioner Charlène Muscat of Hertz & Feel, this new program reimagines wellness through the lens of Provençal living. Joining them is Coquillade Spa Director Cécile Gaillard, a true daughter of the region—born among the lavender fields and the daughter of a local grower. A graduate of a prestigious hotel school, Cécile began her career in hospitality before embracing her passion for nature and wellness. As part of the original opening team of Spa Coquillade, she brings years of expertise rooted in phytotherapy and ancestral knowledge of the land.
Also contributing her expertise is Sonja Kuikstra, a naturopath, hydrotherapist, and author of multiple health books. Having overcome an autoimmune disease, Sonja channels her personal journey into guiding others with compassion and clarity. She helps participants align their diet and lifestyle to restore harmony to the autonomic nervous system and cultivate long-term wellbeing.
Set amidst Coquillade’s sunlit vineyards and lavender-swept hills, the retreat draws from the principles of epigenetics—movement, nourishment, rest, emotional balance, and connection—integrating ancient wisdom with modern longevity science. Guests are invited to slow down, realign, and restore themselves across three purposeful days of breathwork, sound therapy, forest bathing, energy healing, thermal rituals, and deeply nourishing cuisine.
Coquillade Vitalité to be held at Coquillade Provence October 12-15, 2025. Credit: Carla Segues
Each moment is designed with intention, tuned to the natural frequencies of the land. Olive groves and ochre canyons become sacred space. Cold plunges reset the vagus nerve. Aromatic oils and local botanicals ground the senses. And silent stargazing replaces screen time.
The experience is anchored by Coquillade’s award-winning spa, the largest in the region. Spanning 2,000 square meters, Spa Coquillade offers a holistic haven featuring an indoor heated swimming pool, saunas, hammams, steam baths, and sensory showers. Guests can unwind in tranquil indoor and outdoor relaxation areas, take in the serenity of the Provençal gardens, or enjoy soothing herbal infusions in the calming tea lounge. Treatments are powered by premium skincare lines, including Tata Harper and Nescens, offering a luxurious, results-driven approach to wellness that aligns seamlessly with the retreat’s holistic philosophy.
In blending elevated accommodations, bespoke wellness programming, and a steadfast commitment to sustainability, Coquillade Provence has firmly established itself as a premier destination for those seeking deep rejuvenation, longevity and meaningful reconnection with nature.
Rates start from €3,330 single occupancy. For more information or to make a reservation, please email events@coquillade.fr or visit coquillade.fr/
What’s Included:
- 3-night stay at Coquillade Provence
- Full retreat program including yoga, sound baths, forest walks, and energy healing
- Daily plant-based meals, herbal infusions, and tisanes
- Personalized consultation with spa or naturopath expert
- Access to spa, pools, thermal circuit, and fitness center
- Coquillade Vitalité wellness amenities (sleep aids, herbal blends, organic bodycare)
Optional à la carte enhancements:
- Additional spa treatments or private sessions
- Longevity-focused supplements and herbal formulations
- Artisan boutique shopping (ceramics, oils, Provence-inspired goods)
L-R: Frédérique Verley, Charlène Muscat, Sonja Kuikstra, and Cécile Gaillard.
Meet the Curators
Frédérique Verley is one of France’s most trusted voices in wellness. As Beauty and Wellness Editor-in-Chief at Vogue France for two decades, she championed an intuitive, holistic approach to beauty. Today she contributes to BEAU magazine, exploring topics from longevity to ethical living.
Charlène Muscat is a holistic therapist and founder of Hertz & Feel, a practice devoted to sound healing and energetic alignment. She curates sensory retreats throughout France, creating transformative experiences rooted in nature and vibration.
Sonja Kuikstra is a certified naturopath and hydrotherapist, as well as the author of several health and wellness books. Having personally overcome an autoimmune condition, she brings empathy and insight to her holistic practice. Sonja guides participants in aligning lifestyle and nutrition to support the autonomic nervous system, fostering long-term vitality and emotional balance.
Cécile Gaillard is the Spa Director at Coquillade Provence and a native of the Luberon, where she was raised among lavender fields and local botanicals. A graduate of a prestigious hotel school, she began her career in luxury hospitality before embracing her passion for wellness. As part of Coquillade’s original opening team, Cécile brings deep expertise in phytotherapy and ancestral healing practices, blending Provençal tradition with modern spa innovation.
Sample Itinerary:
DAY 1: Ground & Gather (October 12th)
- Afternoon | Arrival & Check-in
- Evening | Meet & Greet with curators
DAY 2: Root & Receive (October 13th)
- Morning | Nature Awakening – breathwork, grounding, QiGong
- Seasonal Breakfast
- Movement & Treatment Rotation – Yoga / Forest Walk / Spa
- Regenerative Lunch
- Afternoon | Energy & Alignment – Sound bath, Energy work, Aufguss + Cold plunge
- Evening | Evening Calm – Mantra meditation
- Dinner & Stargazing
DAY 3: Integration & Lightness (October 14th)
- Morning | Morning Earthing Ritual – walking meditation, stretching
- Breakfast
- Morning | Movement & Treatment Rotation – Yoga / Forest Walk / Spa
- Regenerative Lunch
- Afternoon | Connection & Rejuvenation – E-bike ride / Energy therapy / Aufguss
- Evening | Circle of Gratitude
- Dinner & Herbal tisanes
- Moon Reflection
DAY 4: Integration (October 15th)
- Morning | Final Morning Practice – breathwork, grounding
- Farewell Breakfast
- Closing Movement – gentle yoga or Pilates
- Midday | Departure Preparation & Optional Consultation
Coquillade Vitalité to be held at Coquillade Provence October 12-15, 2025.
ABOUT COQUILLADE PROVENCE
Nestled in the heart of the Luberon, Coquillade Provence is a luxury Relais & Châteaux resort with 69 rooms and suites that blend historical charm with contemporary sustainability. Originally an 11th-century hamlet founded by Cistercian monks, the estate has been transformed into an elegant sanctuary surrounded by lavender fields and organic vineyards. Since its founding in 2008 by Swiss visionary Andy Rihs, Coquillade has earned accolades from Travel + Leisure,Forbes, and Michelin Guide.
The resort features three restaurants, bars and lounges, multiple swimming pools, a cycling center offering Tour-de-France-inspired packages, and its own biodynamic vineyard, Domaine de la Coquillade. At the heart of the wellness experience is Spa Coquillade—the largest in the region—featuring treatments powered by Tata Harper and Nescens, as well as vinotherapy, herbal rituals, and thermal circuits. Additional amenities include a tranquil tea lounge, hair salon, cigar room, library, outdoor amphitheater, and curated cultural experiences supported by a dedicated Clefs d’Or concierge team—plus an evolving private art collection. With its seamless blend of heritage, design, and sustainability, Coquillade Provence sets the standard for next-generation luxury hospitality.