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.
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront (Roscoff) Formerly a smuggling port and refuge of privateers, Roscoff has remained a unique destination, with its waves of emerald, its fishing houses of granite and its manor houses nestled amongst the cliffs. Your hideaway: an ancient trader’s property with a swimming pool, spa and direct access to the beach. For cuisine, Loïc Le Bail can tell you better than anybody about the local speciality: the pink onion, tender and sweet, the only sweetener that the Roscoff pirates took with them on their sea journeys. Being less reckless, you will only need a quarter hour’s boat journey to discover the small island of Batz, a “tropical” pearl misplaced in the English Channel with its palm trees and beaches of fine sand.
Castel Clara Thalasso & Spa
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront (Bangor) Belle-Île-en-Mer… “The appropriately-named” island, as the XIXth century poet Eva Jouan remarked about this “Beautiful-Island-at-Sea”. Accessible by boat, this little island has a secluded feeling about it that makes an ideal retreat for a contemplative spa break. Between indulging in the “Light legs” and “Massages of the world” body treatments, your gaze will stray over the Aiguilles de Port-Coton (amazing rocky formations that jut out in the middle of the ocean), the small pastel-coloured port of Sauzon, and your own imaginings. An occasion for absolute well-being and relaxation.
Domaine de Rochevilaine
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront (Billiers) A vast, typically Breton area can be found in Morbihan, on the Vilaine estuary, at the tip of Pen-Lan. A site born of architectural prowess: these historic manors were taken apart stone by stone and then rebuilt by the sea. Right by the waves, spa bath therapy offers a rejuvenating, iodized therapeutic treatment. As for the restaurant, the Breton lobster does honour to its reputation. Is a lobster prepared better anywhere else in the world? This is also where you can meet Bertrand Jaquet, its owner, and also an art lover and genuine fan of Brittany. This place is the culmination of all of his passions. They might rub off on you… (Lys offer valid throughout the year except for weekends (“weekend is defined as the period from Friday evening to Sunday noon included))
Hôtel et Spa de la Bretesche
Hotel and restaurant on a golf course (Missillac) Next to a 15th century castle, this 200-hectare property steeped in history, skilfully combines comfort and hospitality. Five truly unforgettable atmospheres are found here: a hotel in harmony with its setting, a gourmet restaurant, a brasserie with its relaxed ambience and inventive cuisine, a spa dedicated to physical and spiritual wellness and a golf course with velvety greens. This is a true haven of tranquillity where courtesy and sophistication are the order of the day.
Castel Marie-Louise
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront (La Baule) Its six kilometres of fine sand have made the beach at La Baule one of the most beautiful promenades on the Atlantic coast. Opposite this beach sits the Belle Époque manor where every detail is perfect. The vast lawns are immaculately kept, a tribute to the owners’ perfectionism. The delicious breakfast already hints at the other culinary delights in store such as scallops marinated in grapefruit juice and olive oil. Another great feature is the thalassotherapy centre just steps away. The ultimate chic is to go there by bike…
