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 in the country (Washington) Set on a hill in the Texas countryside, about an hour from Houston, this ranch with its elegant architecture, private swimming pools and interiors awash with leather and silky fabrics offers you the chance to experience the life of a gentleman rancher, surrounded by horses, organics farms and rolling hills. There are five large villas, and five additional rooms on this expansive 120 hectares property. Its organic farming program produces over 900 different crops. The food is extraordinary, as this property features what is arguably the finest food in Texas. It’s a tough choice between horseback riding, organic gardening lessons, fishing, tennis, and all of the other activities of a country retreat.
Hotel Les Mars
Hotel and restaurant in town (Healdsburg) Hotel Les Mars is an exquisite jewel located in Healdsburg, a small town offering all the magic of the Wine Country. Enjoy superb cuisine and wine, art galleries, and boutique shopping. Meticulous attention to detail sets Hotel Les Mars apart. From the limestone facade and wrought ironwork of its exterior to its dramatic interior finishes and antique furniture, every element has been chosen to enrich your stay. A 17th century Flemish tapestry hangs in the lobby, and walnut panels and leather-bound books line the library. Nearby, country roads meander through vineyards and rolling hills to more than one hundred world-class wineries and tasting rooms including nearby appellations Chalk Hill, Alexander Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Russian River Valley. Experience the treasures of the Sonoma Wine Country in the luxury of one of its loveliest jewels.
Auberge du Soleil
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard (Rutherford) Between the Cabernet-sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay vines of Napa Valley, the French restaurateur Claude Rouas and his partner Robert Harmon have created an elegant hotel hidden amongst a grove of olive trees that evokes a love of Provence and the South of France. Stay in one of a handful of spacious “maisons” perched on the hillside overlooking the sculpture garden which features over 100 works by renowned artists. Each “maison” has a private terrace, chenille fabrics, abstract paintings and fireplaces, which create an air of romance. The Mediterranean-inspired cuisine features the very best of the region. The spa, which also draws on the land, offers treatments based on grapes, olives, herbs, flowers, mud and minerals. The 15,000 bottles in the wine cellar will transport wine connoisseurs to heaven, as they watch the sun setting on the horizon.
