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.
A new way of saying thank you or rewarding someone, Offer a Gift Certificate valid at Restaurant The Fat Duck
Snail Porridge, Mock Turtle Soup, Nitro-scrambled Egg and Bacon Ice Cream, “Sound of the sea”… As you might have guessed by now, Heston Blumenthal’s cooking is unique. His restaurant, The Fat Duck, is located in the English countryside just a few miles outside London in a building dating back 450 years with an updated minimalist décor. From a very young age, this “culinary alchemist” has had a modern approach to his cooking – the study of the physical phenomena that effect the taste and flavour of a dish – and he likes nothing better than to develop new possibilities including his current research into historic British gastronomy in a bid to recreate dishes inspired by the past. One of his multi-sensory creations is a seafood dish with a twist. For those who like creativity and imagination when they go out for a meal, this is definitely the place to go…