In an unprecedented accolade from the esteemed Michelin Guide, Coquillade Provence and Hôtel Belles Rives, have been honoured with Michelin Keys, a new benchmark for outstanding hotel experiences. La Coquillade Provence has been awarded two Michelin Keys, and Hôtel Belles Rives has received one Michelin Key, which comes in addition to a Michelin Star for its restaurant, La Passagère, which it has held for eight years.
This month, Michelin unveiled its first selection of Michelin Keys in France, distinguishing 189 hotels that offer the most exceptional stays. This recognition comes directly from the Michelin Guide’s selection team based on anonymous visits, independent of any existing labels, ensuring a genuine and unbiased selection process. In the guide, 23 establishments have been awarded three keys, 37 have received two keys, and 127 have earned one Michelin Key. These Keys are soon to become the international standard for travellers seeking accommodations with unique hospitality concepts, distinctive character, and remarkable service.
About Coquillade Provence
Coquillade is a 69-room luxury resort nestled in Provence, renowned for seamlessly blending historical charm with modern sustainability. Originating from an 11th-century hamlet, it has been transformed into a haven of luxury, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Luberon’s lavender fields and vineyards. Launched in 2008 by Swiss visionary Andy Rihs, the resort has earned global recognition, including accolades from Travel + Leisure, Forbes and the Michelin Guide, solidifying its position as a premier destination for discerning travellers. The property aims to be a sanctuary for guests, the environment, and the local community, with a focus on sustainable excellence and innovative luxury. With commitments to eco-friendly practices and promoting biodiversity, Coquillade Provence envisions a future where luxury hospitality contributes positively to the planet and fosters a community united in conscious practices and mindfulness. Home to three restaurants, bars and lounges, three swimming pools including a family pool, a short-course Olympic-sized lap pool aswell as an indoor pool, a cycling centre with BMC bikes, a spa featuring Tata Harper and Nescens skin care as well as local herbal and vinotherapy treatments and a tea lounge, hair salon, a cigar room, library, meeting and event spaces, an amphitheatre, and an evolving private art collection.
About Hôtel Belles Rives
Situated on the stunning coastline of the French Riviera, Hôtel Belles Rives stands as a beacon of 1930s glamour and enduring romance. Once the home of literary icons Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, the Art Deco mansion, now awarded one Michelin Key, boasts a legacy woven through its frescoed walls and gilded chandeliers. Today, the same family that opened its doors nearly a century ago continues to uphold its heritage of luxury, ensuring each guest’s service surpasses expectations, with terraces offering candlelit tables by the sea and private sandy retreats just steps from the sparkling Mediterranean.
The spirit of the Jazz Age thrives within its rooms, where elegant décor meets modern amenities, offering balconies with water views and sophisticated touches of Hermès and Penhaligon’s. La Passagere, the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, is a testament to its exceptional character. Here, chef Aurélien Véquaud’s high-flying Mediterranean menu infused with Vendée origins delivers unforgettable dishes, from raviole of crab with caviar to regional specialties reimagined. Each meal concludes with the artful desserts of pastry chef Steve Moracchini, as sumptuous as the view over the Esterel mountains, ensuring a stay at Hotel Belles Rives is an exquisite journey of the senses, rich in history and gastronomic delight.
