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.
1 gastronomic lunch for 2 persons (drinks included)
or 1 gastronomic dinner for 2 persons (drinks included)
Le Jardin des Sens
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in town (Montpellier) “We created this restaurant in the same way we create our dishes: the first ingredient was our imagination.” At the age of 24, the famous Pourcel twin brothers found this abandoned house in the centre of Montpellier and it was love at first sight. These Grands Chefs opened their first property here: a “garden” where the flavours of Languedoc and the Mediterranean are manifestly sweet or salty, mild or bitter but always a joy. The attention to detail here is remarkable and there is a glorious twin assault on the senses. The hotel’s décor was entrusted to Bruno Borrione who bestowed a contemporary look, with a unique design to express a true art de vivre.
Restaurant Alexandre
Restaurant eines Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux auf dem Land (Garons) With exceptional cuisine and an inviting and sophisticated interior crafted by the artisans of the Gard region, the Restaurant Alexandre is a unique place. Grand Chef Michel Kayser has perfected the art of pleasing the palate. The pleasures of the table are enhanced by the elegantly arranged food, the special aromas of seasonal products skillfully prepared and paired with wines tended and nurtured in the Languedoc-Rousillon. The île flottante with Provence truffles on a velouté of Cévennes cep mushroons and the “écrin des gourmandises Alexandre”, a selection of desserts, are both not to be missed. A passionate chef, Kayser imbues the restaurant with his own values as he takes you on a culinary journey through deeply-rooted southern cuisine.
Oustau de Baumanière & Spa
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country (Les Baux-de-Provence) L’Oustau de Baumanière is renowned for its gourmet dining and its elegant and welcoming hotel – the epitome of unaffected Mediterranean art of living. This very special place, on the periphery of the community in the midst of the amazing Baux-de-Provence rocky outcrops, is a veritable icon. None of the different rooms and suites (spread over three buildings: the main building L’Oustau, La Guigou, 500 metres away and Le Manoir, 900 metres away) restored by Geneviève Charial looks anything like any of the others. Authenticity blended with contemporary style. Superb dining, in an ancient 16th century farmhouse in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages of France – the perfect place to enjoy the refined, subtle, simple cuisine of chef Sylvestre Wahid. Jelly-glazed egg, red mullet, basil and thyme flowers… The flavours explode in your mouth and take you by surprise... Light-drenched and quintessentially peaceful, the Spa Baumanière opens up to an aromatic garden.
Bastide de Capelongue
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country (Bonnieux en Provence) Guests come to this elegant Provencal bastide in the heart of the Luberon triangle to savour the gourmet cuisine of Grand Chef Édouard Loubet. His cuisine shows the greatest respect for the land, the seasons and the environment. Guests are privy to magical moments in a real family home where the welcome is attentive and sincere. Time really does stand still while enjoying breakfast beside the fountain, iced tea near the pool and lavender meadows, fruit harvesting with the chef, followed by a cookery class. And then of course there are aperitifs at sunset, to take in the exceptional view. Lys offer valid throughout the year except for weekends (“weekend is defined as the period from Friday evening to Sunday noon included)
Le Petit Nice-Passédat
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on the seafront (Marseille) Nobody loves Marseilles more than the Passédat family. To love Marseilles means to love the Mediterranean, inseparable from the city, just like Gérald Passédat’s cuisine. Fish, naturally, is the basis of his cooking; fished locally, including little-known fish such as galinette and chapon which, served with shellfish, give you the delicious impression of being immersed in a sea of blue. The cult dish of course is “Bouille Abaisse”, light, iodized and zephyrlike, but also the famous loup Lucie (sea bass). Save some room for the desserts which are “extravagant”, admits the chef. As for the view of the sea, it is everywhere… from the terrace and from the restaurant. And since it’s a dreamlike view, you can continue to enjoy it as far as your bedroom, with its spacious and open view of the horizon…
Domaine de Châteauneuf
Hotel and restaurant on a golf course (Nans-les-Pins) The Sainte-Baume is a mountain ridge that has taken its place in legend thanks to its centuries-old beech grove and the cave where Mary Magdalene was said to have taken refuge, thus becoming a pilgrimage site since the Middle Ages. At the foot of the mountains you will find the Châteauneuf Estate and the 18th century house where Bonaparte stayed in 1794. Discover this little summer palace with old hexagonal floor tiles in red brick, ceramic friezes and Moroccan tiles in the bathrooms. Sit underneath the chestnut trees on the terrace to enjoy a fabulous view of the international golf course of Sainte-Baume and the almost religious calm.
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in town (Montpellier)
