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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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.
Hotel and restaurant in the country (Bort-l’Etang) In the heart of Auvergne, country of winding rivers, pure water lakes, Romanesque art and volcanoes, stands a 15th century fortress. This truly exceptional place, just a few kilometres from Clermont-Ferrand, has exquisite guest rooms and an outdoor pool in the middle of nature. If the magical towers, dungeons and royal chambers are not enchanting enough for you, our restaurant, with a cellar boasting 500 different labels, will seduce you with a cuisine which makes excellent use of the best local produce.
Villa Florentine
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in town (Lyon) Atop an enchanting hill, the Villa Florentine offers all the spirit and charm of the Italian Renaissance right in the heart of Lyon. The lush green terraces of this 17th century former convent offer exceptional panoramic views of the historical city of Lyon, a Unesco World Heritage site. Period furniture and contemporary works meet harmoniously in the rooms, havens of peace and softness… An exquisitely calm pool and Jacuzzi invite you to a voyage of the senses… In the kitchen Grand Chef Davy Tissot deploys treasures of refinement and reminds your palate of forgotten savours. At nightfall, the sparkling city lights join together with the stars, and this Italian villa becomes even more magical.
Le Pavillon de la Rotonde & Spa
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a village (Charbonnières les Bains) Indulge in every shade of pleasure and facet of art of living in the peaceful, sophisticated surroundings of Le Pavillon de la Rotonde. Magnificent landscaped parkland is home to the Art-déco inspired curves of this superb contemporary building, nestling in the heart of the ancient spa town of Charbonnières-les-Bains. Peace and well-being are its principal attractions: enjoy feelings of renewed well-being with treatments at the nearby spa, and try Grand Chef Philippe Gauvreau’s talented cuisine, served in a restaurant overlooking the grounds, which provides the ideal opportunity to discover his creative dishes, such as tagine-baked lobster. The library and the lounge bar embody a gentler way of life. Lys offer valid throughout the year except for weekends (“weekend is defined as the period from Friday evening to Sunday noon included)
La Pyramide
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in town (Vienne) Located south of Lyon in the once Roman town of Vienne, La Pyramide has a long legacy in excellent hospitality. Still, Grand Chef Patrick Henriroux, his wife and their children never rest on their laurels; they constantly innovate and update, making La Pyramide an exciting and dynamic destination. The gourmet restaurant Patrick Henriroux has been extensively renovated with contemporary interiors in fresh colours by Régis Dho. Guests will be surprised and delighted at every turn, particularly when they discover the exceptional cellar as well as the impressive collection of Chartreuse liqueurs. The rule of three applies to the good things at L'Espace PH3, the hotel’s second restaurant: three starters, three main courses, three desserts, three white wines, three rosé wines and so on. The open kitchen adds a touch of theatre to the dining experience. Lys offer valid throughout the year except for weekends (“weekend is defined as the period from Friday evening to Sunday noon included)
Maison Decoret
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in town (Vichy) On the edge of the Parc des Sources in Vichy, Grand Chef Jacques Decoret and his wife Martine have taken over a brick chalet dating from the time of Napoleon III. The chalet has a delightful conservatory and a planted roof. With its gentle, spacious guest rooms and kitchen with large picture windows, it blends contemporary and classical style, just like the chef himself. Decoret has created a new art de vivre in a historical thermal spa town. He favours fine produce, to which he applies his innovative skills, concocting combinations of hitherto unsuspected flavours. Gourmets can also sign up to introductory cookery classes. Lys offer valid throughout the year except for weekends (“weekend is defined as the period from Friday evening to Sunday noon included)
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in town (Lyon)
