# Cotignac gets US nonstop to Marseille in 2027

> George Clooney reportedly opens restaurant in Cotignac, France, with new US flight.
- Title: Cotignac gets US nonstop to Marseille in 2027 · Seattletimes
- Summary: George Clooney reportedly opens restaurant in Cotignac, France, with new US flight. United Airlines starts direct US flights to Marseille in 2027, with…
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## Cotignac gets US nonstop to Marseille
United Airlines will fly the only U.S. nonstop to Marseille starting June 4, 2027, from Newark.
## George Clooney reportedly opens restaurant
George Clooney and Graham Porter are reportedly working on an upscale Italian restaurant in Les 3 Marches, Cotignac.
## Clooney and family in France
George Clooney and his wife Amal became French citizens in December 2025 and live near Cotignac since 2021.
## Cotignac is a beautiful village
Cotignac is one of 186 Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, joining the list in 2022.
## Lou Calen restaurant
Lou Calen's restaurant Le Jardin Secret holds a Michelin Green Star and uses local ingredients.
## Cotignac's attractions
Cotignac has a waterfall, troglodyte dwellings, and is near lavender fields and rosé vineyards.
## US travelers to Provence rise
US travelers increased overnight stays in Provence by 19% in early 2026 compared to 2025.
## Key takeaway

United Airlines starts direct US flights to Marseille in 2027, with George Clooney planning an Italian restaurant in Cotignac, France.