Dining out at Christmas: three festive occasions at Le Bistrot by Lou Calen
24 December: a Christmas Eve feast
Dressed for the festive season, Le Bistrot welcomes you for a Christmas Eve celebration with your loved ones. Chefs Benoît Witz and Yvan Franceschi pull out all the stops: sea bass and lobster Wellington, roast venison and, to crown the menu, a chocolate and pear Yule log. Enjoy a special Christmas Eve dinner, with an attentive team taking care of everything so you can savour every moment.
From 7pm – €95 per person, four courses, excluding drinks.
25 December at lunchtime: the joy of gathering together
The presents are unwrapped, and it’s time to sit down to lunch! At Le Bistrot, the chefs from Lou Calen’s two restaurants put their own twist on Christmas favourites: scallops, sole and capon feature in a generous menu, rounded off with a frozen meringue dessert with calisson and Provençal citrus fruits. In the festively decorated dining room, enjoy all the warmth of a family meal without having to put on your apron.
From 12 noon to 2pm – €100 per person, four courses, excluding drinks.
25 December in the evening: bring out your Christmas jumpers!
It’s time to wear your finest Christmas jumper… or your most outrageous! To reward your efforts, Le Bistrot offers a complimentary glass of sparkling rosé to everyone who joins in. Then tuck into a generous festive buffet, choosing whatever takes your fancy and saving room for dessert. Tonight, the jumpers may be tasteless, but the food certainly won’t be.
From 7pm to 9.30pm – €50 per person, excluding drinks.
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For those last-minute gifts, the Lou Calen Bookstore offers a wide selection of books in French and English for the whole family, alongside carefully chosen products that capture the scents of Provence.
Open daily in the reception area of Hôtel Lou Calen
In Cotignac, the New Year is celebrated around the table too
31 December: a New Year’s Eve celebration at Lou Calen
A glass of champagne in the Verrière, a dinner jointly created by Benoît Witz and Yvan Franceschi, followed by a few hours of dancing: Lou Calen takes you into the early hours of 2027. Savour the last evening of the year, raise a glass to the plans ahead and take to the dance floor, where the DJ keeps the celebrations going until 3am.
From 7pm – €160 per person, including an aperitif, dinner and dancing. Booking essential, limited places.
1 January at lunchtime: an unhurried start to the year
After the midnight celebrations, it’s time for a leisurely brunch. At Le Bistrot, the chefs fill the buffets with sweet and savoury dishes, giving festive delicacies pride of place. Arrive at your own pace, fill your plate and share the highlights of the night before. New Year’s resolutions can surely wait until after dessert!
From 11am to 3pm – €70 per person, including hot drinks and fruit juices. Booking essential, limited places.
1 January in the evening: an Italian buffet
For the first dinner of the year, Le Bistrot celebrates Italian cuisine. Antipasti, pasta and traditional recipes make up a buffet with seasonal touches, where everyone can help themselves to whatever takes their fancy. Gather with family or friends for one last festive evening, enjoying a taste of everything and lingering a little longer at the table.
From 7pm to 9.30pm – €50 per person, excluding drinks.
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Your room, just a few steps from the festivities
Staying at La Falaise Hotel means enjoying these evenings without having to drive: after dinner or a final dance, your room is just a short stroll away. Why not extend your stay to explore Cotignac’s narrow streets and the surrounding villages in the soft winter light?
