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 in the country (Le Noirmont) Georges Wenger never stops reinventing the cuisine of the Swiss Jura region that he loves so much. “For me gastronomy is a cultural gesture, a way of expressing a region and its identity”. At his table you will find morel mushrooms, asparagus, cress, trout, rhubarb, game, truffles and wild berries depending on the season. For him the mountain plateau is the best market you could wish for. He is passionate about his country and is constantly leafing through ancient cookbooks to reinvent a contemporary cuisine inspired by tradition. This is how the “tomme au foin” (a mountain cheese left to ripen in hay), which had been forgotten since the 17th century, made its comeback on his menu. In the birthplace of Swiss watch making, or “watch valley”, be sure to take the time to discover this great gastronomic address…
Domaine de Châteauvieux
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a vineyard (Peney-Dessus) At the age of seven, Philippe Chevrier knew that he would be a cook. It was a childhood dream nourished by the dishes created by his mother and his aunt. “They gave me a taste for good food. For my birthday I was allowed mussels followed by sole with red wine and a diplomate, the dessert with vanilla cream, candied fruit and sponge fingers…” Philippe’s dream is now very real and he has become a chef to be watched: one of the many reasons for stopping off at this old vineyard farmhouse transformed into a palace of elegance. Perch cooked in coarse salt flavoured with lemon grass, fried langoustine tails with peas and dried ham, preserved claw ravioli with tomato…
L’Ermitage de Bernard Ravet
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in a village (Vufflens-le-Château) Bernard, Ruth, Nathalie, Isabelle, Guy… Putting your bags inside the family home, you will already be on a first-name basis with the entire Ravet family and you will feel right at home. The Ravet family gives you an exceptionally warm welcome and have a knack for getting things just right. In the kitchen, Bernard and Guy, the chefs, conjure up masterpieces. Isabelle is the pastry fairy. In the “boutique”, Ruth and Nathalie, renowned sommeliers, select the finest local and other specialties for you … A gourmet, welcoming and wonderfully endearing place to stop.
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country (Le Noirmont)
