The Reawakening of Château de Cabanes
Where history breathes again — and the future grows from the soil.
When we first arrived at Château de Cabanes, the air was still and heavy with time. Vines crept across centuries-old stone; sunlight filtered through broken shutters; the fields around the estate had long since gone to seed. Yet beneath the quiet decay, something undeniable stirred — a pulse of possibility.
What many might have seen as a forgotten relic, we saw as a living promise. This 12th-century estate had endured revolutions, wars, and generations of working the land. Its walls had been both witness and shelter — to farmers, families, and dreamers. And we knew, from the first moment, that Château de Cabanes was not meant to be a museum. It was meant to live again.
A Living Legacy
The story of Cabanes is one of endurance. Built first as a rural stronghold, it became a thriving farm estate under the Roger de Cabanes family — merchants turned land stewards whose legacy shaped the region of Courniou for generations. Through centuries of change, one truth remained constant: this land was made to provide, to nurture, and to gather people together.
Today, as new caretakers of the estate, we continue that lineage — not through preservation alone, but through participation. Our vision is not to recreate the past, but to let it evolve naturally into something modern, soulful, and deeply human.
A New Chapter in Farm Hospitality
When Château de Cabanes opens its gates, it will do so not as a hotel, but as a working farm stay — an immersive experience that redefines what family travel can be. Children will spend their days discovering independence through nature: feeding animals, learning the language of the land, and exploring the woods that surround the estate. Parents will find space to exhale, surrounded by elegant simplicity, culinary excellence, and the quiet rhythm of life lived close to the earth.
This is luxury rooted in authenticity — where the beauty of design meets the honesty of agriculture. Every suite, every field, and every meal will carry the same intent: to reconnect families with what truly matters.
From Restoration to Reimagination
The reawakening of Château de Cabanes begins stone by stone, season by season. We are rebuilding with purpose — using local artisans, reclaimed materials, and sustainable design that honors both history and habitat. Each phase will unfold transparently, with stories shared through our Renovation Journal: from the first beams raised, to the first harvest, to the first child laughing in the courtyard again.
This is not a project hidden behind scaffolding — it’s a living transformation that we invite you to witness.
Looking Forward
What begins as a farm stay will grow into something far greater — a world-class family resort that keeps its heart in the soil. Cabanes will remain a place of discovery, connection, and quiet renewal — for children, for parents, and for the land itself.
Because to us, the true luxury of the modern world isn’t found in excess. It’s found in belonging.
And here, on this ancient estate, belonging begins with the earth beneath our feet.
Coming Soon
Follow our Renovation Journal for updates as we restore the Château, replant the fields, and share the small moments that mark the rebirth of Cabanes.