Relais & Châteaux is a world in and of itself, unlike any other. A warm, welcoming, gourmet affair awaits where outstanding quality is coupled with each individual property's passion for their own region and its terroir.
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Relais & Châteaux offers you a veritable world tour. Whatever the occasion, however long you stay, each of our hotels will offer you the very best of its culture and region. Our TV Channel See our thematic videos
When you experience Relais & Châteaux, you experience a whole array of sensations. Each of our properties offers the opportunity to enjoy an unparalleled range of sensory experiences, where the beauty of a particular place, the warmth of the hospitality and the quality of the cuisine are in perfect harmony. Scents and tastes, landscapes and colours make every stay a rare and intense experience.
Discover the excellent cuisine served in our properties: traditional or contemporary, it never fails to be wonderfully creative. This creativity is recognised throughout the world, as our Grands Chefs are considered to be the pinnacle of fine dining.
The TGV EST EUROPEEN puts Switzerland on your doorstep!
From 10 June 2007 the TGV EST EUROPEEN will link up 30 new towns in France and Europe. Why not come aboard with us and discover some amazing places that are now within easy reach?
Basle
In the centre of the triangle between Switzerland, Germany and France, Basle focuses on young people and culture. A university city, its cultural dynamism is reflected by over thirty theatres, opera houses, art galleries and museums.
3h20 from Paris
1h00 from Strasbourg
1h15 from Zurich
Zurich
On the shores of the lake of the same name, Zurich is a large town full of life and history. Its historic centre (including its cathedral, the Fraumünster, famous for its stained-glass windows by Chagall and the Grossmünster with stained-glass windows by Giacometti) and quayside make it a destination full of charm.
At nightfall, the city comes to life with cultural events, trendy bars, clubs for dancing and high-quality restaurants packed with people seeking entertainment.
4h35 from Paris
2h15 from Strasbourg
1h15 from Bâle
Schwarzwald-Hotel Adler Hotel and restaurant in a village This is a delightful Black Forest hotel that has been owned by the Zumkeller family for six generations, with more than half a century’s experience of serving gourmet cuisine. The restaurant features several small dining rooms. In summer, the garden or terrace extends a warm invitation to sample regional specialities of Baden cuisine as well as creations with a French or Italian flourish. Zumkeller’s Spa features a pool complex, different saunas and steam baths as well as various massages, body and beauty treatments. The beautiful landscapes of the south Black Forest with Lake Titisee, Lake Schluchsee and the Feldberg, coupled with the warm hospitality of the Zumkeller family, guarantee enjoyment and relaxation. ...Read more Germany, Häusern
Rheinhotel Fischerzunft Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on a river This former house of the fishermen’s guild has been standing on the banks of the gently-flowing Rhine for almost four centuries. Jana Zwesper and Grand Chef André Jaeger have given their hotel a modern interior without compromising any of its charm or intimacy. A stay here appeals to all the senses, particularly time spent on the fragrant, flower-filled terrace. The modern, light cuisine with an Asian influence is delightful and rooms feature zen-inspired lines. Boat excursions, golf and other outdoor activities are a wonderful way to see this region that has so much to offer. ...Read more Switzerland, Schaffhausen
Hotel Schwarzmatt Hotel and restaurant in a village Badenweiler, a town of waters par excellence that was given the name of “Aqua Villae” by the Romans, is now more popular than ever because of the therapeutic powers of its thermal springs. At the Hotel Schwarzmatt, renowned for its excellent cuisine, the Sano & Salvo Spa extends an invitation to enjoy the exceptional benefits of thermal baths, steam baths, biosauna and Finnish sauna. Relax in the charming indoor pool and on the sunny terrace. Located on the border of Germany, Switzerland and France, at the crossroads of Europe, this is the ideal place for a reviving break. ...Read more Germany, Badenweiler-Therme
Park Weggis Hotel and restaurant on a lake Escape to a small paradise on the banks of Lake Lucerne, surrounded by the majestic Swiss Alps. At Park Weggis, guests enjoy a complete wellness experience and excellent hospitality. Watch stress levels dissipate as a new sense of calm and tranquility settles in at the hotel’s spa. In the middle of the Japanese garden with ancient Bonsai trees, six exotic wood and natural stone cottages have been designed as individual private spas where guests can enjoy different types of baths, saunas and treatments. Gourmets will have a treat choosing from the three restaurants and several bars, including a caviar bar, beach bar, and wine bar with an exceptional cellar. ...Read more Switzerland, Weggis
Georges Wenger Restaurant & Hôtel Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country This Mecca of fine dining, in the heart of the Franches Montagnes in the Swiss Jura, just a few kilometres from the watch-making town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, a Unesco World Heritage site, is the epitome of relaxed elegance. Everything here simply exudes authenticity. Grand Chef Georges Wenger serves a seasonal cuisine that is light, creative and full of flavour. A cuisine based on ingredients, pairings and contrasts, which constantly seeks to invent anew its rich local heritage. Morels, asparagus, trout, rhubarb, game, truffles and wild berries have pride of place on his table. Georges Wenger is also a true wine enthusiast: he has built up an outstanding cellar with more than 1,000 wines, which alone is reason enough for a visit. ...Read more Switzerland, Le Noirmont