Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive collection of 500 of the finest charming hotels and gourmet restaurants in 60 countries. From the vineyards in Napa valley to the beaches in Bali, from the olive trees in Provence to the lodges in South Africa, Relais & Châteaux offers all the stops on the finest route for discovering each special place and country.
In all our properties, each maître de maison draws upon his unique experience and passion to share the authentic culture and tastes of his region with every guest.
Magical places and memories of a lifetime: whether it be a romantic weekend or to celebrate the important moments of life such as birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoon or family reunions.
Established in France more than 50 years ago, Relais & Châteaux has become a renowned reference of excellence in the hotel and restaurant world. The Association's mission is to spread its unique art de vivre across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on a river (Joigny) The Côte Saint Jacques is a captivating destination. Most of the pleasant rooms have nice terraces, and there are panoramic views from the jacuzzi on the banks of the river Yonne. With an array of activities available, from cooking lessons, to strolling along the canal, an indoor swimming pool, a spa and special programmes for children, you will not be at a loss for things to do. Grand Chef Jean-Michel Lorain, the hotel’s exuberant owner, will welcome you like a friend, and if you’re lucky, he will let slip the secrets of his recipes. It’s worth a trip here just to enjoy his Genesis of a Dish. Lys offer valid throughout the year except for weekends (“weekend is defined as the period from Friday evening to Sunday noon included)
L’Espérance
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country (Saint-Père-sous-Vézelay) Throughout history, the town of Vézelay has charmed artists, poets and kings. Grand Chef Marc Meneau is leading his own crusade for taste in Saint-Père, two kilometres from this mediaeval village from which the second and third crusades started, and now a Unesco World Heritage site. L’Espérance, set in twelve acres of parkland bordered by brooks, offers a very individual, both classical and bold produce-based cuisine. The restaurants, guest rooms and lounges have all been designed with warmth, passion and sophistication. Superb hospitality with particular attention paid to children as budding diners. Lys offer valid throughout the year except for weekends (“weekend is defined as the period from Friday evening to Sunday noon included)
Château de Germigney
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in a village (Port-Lesney) Renowned interior designers Roland and Véréna Schön have turned this former home of a marquis, located amongst pristine lakes, into an astonishing hotel. Cedarwood parquet floors, period furniture and silky wall hangings make each room like a work of art. Enjoy a swim in the environmentally friendly pool with 100% natural water, sink into an armchair to read a book or sample the best wines of the Jura, before sitting down to savour generous, subtle cuisine. The hallmark dishes, like Bresse chicken from the Roussel-Voisard farm in a sealed terrine with Vin Jaune, are worthy of feasts from bygone days.
Hostellerie de Levernois
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard (Levernois/Beaune) On the banks of the river Bouzaize sits a large white house with an elegant French-style garden and a majestic park with century-old trees. Susanne and Jean-Louis Bottigliero, the owners of this property, have turned it into a truly charming haven that skilfully blends tradition and modernity. In the ancient kitchen there is a double-hearth chimney that dates back to 1750. Le Bistrot du Bord de l’Eau produces simple, delicious dishes and the Gourmet Restaurant serves traditional dishes with a modern flair.
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on a river (Joigny)
