The Buchinger family is delighted to announce the opening of a new Buchinger flagship in the hills above the Côte d’Azur, bringing over 100 years of expertise in Buchinger fasting, cutting edge research and longevity medicine to the south of France.
Founded in 1920 by Dr Otto Buchinger, Buchinger is now led by the fourth generation of the European family, with renowned residential clinics at Lake Constance, Germany (1953) and in Marbella, Spain (1973). Guests at the new flagship will experience the same commitment to enabling people to enjoy healthier, more fulfilling lives by supporting the body’s natural ability to heal. A series of medically supervised fasting programmes will feature comprehensive medical and nutritional therapies, sport and fitness, diagnostics, yoga and meditation, and a rich choice of cultural activities.
The opening of a third Buchinger centre in the South of France reflects the family’s identity and commitment to establishing a European ecosystem of integrative medicine. The goal is to add health and longevity to the many attributes of the Côte d’Azur.
The new centre brings the Buchinger Method to life through architecture: the new health resort will be designed by renowned architect firm GOMIS & Associés from Nice, and esteemed interior designer Matteo Thun from Milan. Together, the team will create spaces that embody the brand philosophy of health, sustainability, and longevity.
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The project has been awarded the “Gold Standard” of the BDM – Bâtiment Durable Méditerranéen sustainability certificate by an expert jury. This prestigious recognition highlights the resort as a pioneer of sustainable construction in the region. According to the jury, it is one of the first projects of its kind to translate the Buchinger philosophy into a contemporary architectural form while meeting the highest environmental standards. The award is rarely bestowed and acknowledges the substantial effort invested in planning, with the project also receiving the ECRAINS certification for outstanding air quality.
Leonard Wilhelmi, great-grandson of Dr Otto Buchinger and CEO of Buchinger Wilhelmi, Lake Constance, says: “We are proud to bring the Buchinger Method to the Côte d’Azur, a place which reflects the Buchinger spirit – beautiful natural surroundings, the Mediterranean Sea, cultural offerings in art and music, and bio dynamic agriculture. The French culture and language has long been engrained into our family. French is one of the most spoken languages in our Lake Constance and Marbella clinics, so we feel a deep affinity with the French people, and are proud of our ongoing collaborations with French universities and research institutions.”
At this 95-room Buchinger centre, guests will benefit from a fasting method underpinned by a unique combination of scientific research, the warmth of family care and a sense of community. Guests can also expect an emphasis on creative inspiration, with planned collaborations with French and international artists enhancing the overall experience.
Key figures at a glance
- Planned opening: 2029
- Jobs created for local employees: 212
- Land area: 44 hectare plot with 2.5 hectares of constructable land
- Total building area: approx. 18,000 m²
- Number of rooms: 95
- Spa and wellness area: 3,400 m²
- Medical centre with 8 doctors
- 4 pools including 25m outdoor pool, separate indoor pools for aquagym and relaxation, and a Kneipp basin
- 1,500 m2 biodynamic agriculture supplying the kitchens
- 4 private fully-serviced villas
- Art and sculpture park
- Large concert hall and Art Atelier
- 400 m² of photovoltaic panels and 300 m² of climate wells
- BDM Gold standard planning (first of its kind in France)
- Silent car-free zone
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2025-09-17 00:37:00