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.
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains (Crozet) Modern, architect-designed buildings show off their clean lines in the heart of 80 acres of magnificent parkland. Gaze through the huge picture windows of the guestrooms at a magnificent panorama of mountains, not to be beaten by the views of Mont Blanc to be enjoyed from the restaurant’s panoramic terrace. And as you stroll through the public areas, sample a vast collection of contemporary art celebrating the joys of nature. The French cuisine with its modern twist and the well-being rituals of the Sangoma Spa are just what you need to soothe body and mind alike as you relax in these stunning surroundings. Outdoors, golf lovers will enjoy the synthetic greens and the 18 tees of the innovatively eco-friendly 9-hole course. Finally, an artificial lake dedicated to water sports and equipped with a jump is available for water-skiing and wakeboard for young and old alike.
Hameau Albert Ier
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the mountains (Chamonix) At the foot of mont Blanc, Pierre Carrier, Perrine and Grand Chef Pierre Maillet have taken over this hotel, devoted to exceptional cuisine and local delicacies, founded in 1903 by “great grandfather Carrier”. The rooms in the main hotel or the chalets in the garden offer both modern and warm comfort. On the one hand, there is the superb menu at the Albert Ier with its elaborate recipes influenced by the Piedmont and Liguria and, on the other, the Maison Carrier with its specialities to be enjoyed in the atmosphere of an old farmhouse or on the terrace while gazing out at the majestic beauty of mont Blanc. The indoor/outdoor swimming pool also boasts views of the eternal snows on the roof of Europe. An equally stunning and delicious address.
Chalet du Mont d’Arbois
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains (Megève) In the heart of the French Alps, overlooking the village of Megève, you will be seduced by the charm of the Chalet du Mont d'Arbois and its adjoining chalets Noémie and Alice. This unique place steeped in history is a mix of warm elegance and discreet luxury in the pure tradition of the Rothschild family.
The authentic Savoy architecture of the three chalets, their outstanding location, a stone’s throw from the strategic starting point for the Mont-Blanc Évasion ski slopes and the Mont d’Arbois golf course in summer as well as its gourmet cuisine guarantee successful stays. At the Chalet du Mont d’Arbois well-being means that you can enjoy the hot tubs, benefit from the spa and its broad range of beauty treatments and swim indoors and outdoors in the pool heated at 30°. The wealth and originality of the activities combine pleasure, sports and relaxation and turn this exceptional place into a superb resort both in summer and winter.
Hôtel Le Savoie & Spa
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains (Val d'Isère) This chalet, set against a backdrop of mountains and perfectly located at the centre of the ski resort, has been welcoming skiers into its informal, welcoming atmosphere since 1937 and for four generations. The elegant, spacious rooms are ultra-comfortable, a “treasure room” full of games awaits the children, and a spa decorated in stone and untreated timber offers treatments and the opportunity to relax. After a day of sport in the open air on the magnificent ski slopes of the “Espace Killy”, you can enjoy a drink in the relaxed atmosphere of the wine bar, or the delicious dishes served by the restaurant, a combination of local ingredients and great classical cuisine. And as a finishing touch, there are the magnificent views over the Bellevarde Olympic run which you can see from the terrace and the veranda.
Ombremont
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on a lake (Le Bourget-du-Lac) Jean-Pierre Jacob loves poetry and has named his restaurant after Rimbaud’s famous poem, The Drunken Boat. Like the visionary poet, this Grand Chef audaciously plays with colours and images, turning each dish into a voyage for the senses. The splendid view of France’s largest natural lake, Bourget, may even awaken the poet in you.
Hôtel Au Cœur du Village
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains (La Clusaz) The beauty of the alpine surroundings of the Aravis ski slopes, the creativity of its cuisine and the way every guest’s expectations are listened to, turn this chalet with its elegant design into an exceptional destination in the heart of the village of La Clusaz. After a vigorous day on the slopes, relax in the superb Cristal Spa where, in addition to the fantastic treatments, guests can do laps in the recreational pool, steam in the hammam made of semi-precious stones or unwind in the sauna. Lovers of fine cuisine will adore Le 5 restaurant, which offers dishes made from responsibly sourced local and regional products. After dinner, cap the night off with a cigar in the English-style smoking room before retiring to a rustic but refined guest room.
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the mountains (Chamonix)
