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Relais & Châteaux set off fireworks with special july offer
In honor of its French roots and expansion to America, select North American Relais & Châteaux hotels are celebrating Independence Day, Bastille Day and Canada Day during July with special packages and gourmet offerings. A round up of these packages is listed below. For additional information, reservations and restrictions about these and other Relais & Châteaux offers, please contact 1-800-735-2478.
Long touted as one of Napa’s best French inspired culinary destinations, Auberge du Soleil is offering the French-American Culinary Escape, from July 4–14. Guests will be enticed with the cuisine of Chef Robert Curry and the pairings of Opus One – the joint venture of Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The package, from $1,237 per couple, includes one night stay in a Main House Hilltop View room; in-room wine amenity; breakfast for two; four–course dinner with paired wines featuring Opus One, Bollinger champagne greeting (taxes and gratuities included).
The celebration starts with your private French/American gourmet picnic to enjoy at Carmel Beach, or perhaps Big Sur, and continues with a fabulous dinner for two at award-winning Aubergine Restaurant. The Create the Fireworks Package includes one night’s deluxe accommodations for two; a $250 dinner credit at Aubergine restaurant; a gourmet picnic basket for two complete with a blanket and split of wine; two 60-minute in-room massages or golf for two at Quail Lodge; special holiday treats at turndown and a L’Auberge breakfast for two. Package starts at $1,159 per night and is available from July 1-29, Sunday through Thursday.
A festive barbeque will be held on the 4th of July; and from July 4–14, guests can enjoy free admission to Hildene, home of the Lincoln family. A French gourmet picnic basket, filled with French brie, baguette, grapes, pastries and a bottle of Chateaux Valcombe Rosé wine can be prepared for the visit. Room rates start at $215 per room per night, including breakfast; picnic basket is $55.
For Bastille Day, a French Culinary Package is available July 13-14 or July 14-15. It includes two nights lodging; a French tasting menu with wine pairing on the 14th; a garden tour with Chef Gill and a French-inspired present upon departure. Rates begin at $691 per package.
White Barn Inn (Kennebunk Beach, Maine)
Festivities begin on July 4th with a barbeque on the beach prior to the fireworks. From July 4-14, French-inspired pastries will be served with afternoon tea. On July 14th, diners can enjoy a selection of reserve French wines paired to accompany a four-course dinner as a tribute to Bastille Day and French winemakers. A French-inspired after dinner drink will follow. Total cost of dinner plus reserve pairing is $193 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).
The town of Milford has an interesting connection to France and guests can learn about it with the Discover Milford’s French History package from July 4-14. The package includes two nights stay; two glasses of wine and typical French pastries upon arrival; continental breakfast each morning; a three-course French themed dinner for two; and a trail walk to learn about the French influence in Milford. Superior room: weekday: $550.00; weekend $700.00; deluxe room: weekday: $650.00; weekend $800.00; premium room: weekday: $700.00; weekend $850.00. A three-course prix fixe Storm the Bastille Dinner will also be offered to celebrate Bastille Day on July 14.
On Saturday, July 10, the hotel will present the third installment of their “Historical Poison Dining Series.” The Bastille Day Wine Tasting Buffet will reflect on the role that poison has played in politics and power throughout history. Specialty dishes, wine and champagne will be featured that celebrate the flavors of the Mediterranean in honor of France’s independence. Cost is $75 per person.
From July 4-14, guests of Blantyre will enjoy a complimentary gourmet lunch on the terrace of “The Mount,” the historic home of Edith Wharton, just a stone’s throw from Blantyre.
The Heritage Celebration package, offered from July 1-14, includes a special Relais & Châteaux welcome of a deluxe plate inspired by the colors of the Canadian, United States and French flags and two complimentary passes to the magnificent Tofino Botanical Gardens.
Rates start at $380 per night for new reservations only, based on availability.
From July 1-14, guests of Wedgewood will receive complimentary express-entry admission tickets to see the Vancouver Art Gallery’s exhibit, “The Modern Woman: Drawings by Degas, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec and other Masterpieces from the Musee d’Orsay in Paris.” Room rates start at $198 and are subject to availability. Gallery tickets will be available by request upon arrival.
For Bastille Day, celebrate the gastronomique culture of France and the French Canadians of Quebec. Chef Scott Johnson will feature unique twists on French classics, some handed down from his Quebecoise grandmother. In addition, non-pasteurized cheeses, made in the French style in New Brunswick at the La Bergerie aux 4 Vents, will be featured in a special July 14 dinner tasting for hotel guests. There is no additional charge for the Bastille Day dinner for guests of the hotel.
Blantyre Restaurant and hotel in the country Blantyre is a beautiful country house built amidst 115 acres of lawn and woodlands, ideally located halfway between Boston and New York City. The Main House, Carriage House and 4 cottages are reminiscent of a gentler time of elegance and romance. Built in 1902, this stately Tudor house is resplendent with sumptuous guestrooms, an exceptional wine cellar and renowned cuisine. The intimate full-treatment spa is connected to the Carriage House, a few minutes walk from the Tudor-style Main House. This enchanting resort has activities galore, with tennis and croquet in the summer, to name a few. When the seasons change, you will find a winter wonderland on the property with ice skating, snowshoeing, sleigh riding and a Christmas tree 100 feet high. ...Read more United States, Lenox
Kingsbrae Arms Hotel and restaurant on the seafront Famous for its tides that reach record heights - fourteen metres in some places - its constantly changing beaches and its coast inhabited by whales, New Brunswick is one of the most beautiful parts of Canada. On the heights of St. Andrews, overlooking the little harbour below, stands a private and romantic country house built in 1897, decorated in polished wood and marble and featuring period fireplaces, four-poster beds and precious objects. Between dinners that celebrate the sea and Chef’s organic garden and massages with essential oils, discover the famous botanical garden of Kingsbrae containing, within eleven hectares, almost 50,000 species of flowers, a series of footpaths, a Dutch windmill, a maze of cedar trees and various other horticultural treasures. ...Read more Canada, St Andrews
Auberge du Soleil Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard At the heart of the cabernet-sauvignon, merlot and chardonnay vines of Napa Valley, the French restaurateur Claude Rouas has created a discreet and elegant hotel hidden amongst a grove of olive trees that evoke his love of Provence in the South of France. A handful of houses perched on the hillside offer spacious “maisons” with private terraces where aged French oak floors, colourful chenille fabrics, abstract paintings and fireplaces create an air of romance. The Mediterranean-inspired cuisine features the very best of the region. The spa, which also draws its cue from the land, proposes treatments based on grapes, olives, herbs, flowers, mud and minerals. The 15,000 bottles in the wine cellar promise an oenophile’s journey to the wine heaven as you watch the sun setting on the horizon. ...Read more United States, Rutherford
The White Barn Inn and Spa Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on the seafront As a young boy, Jonathan Cartwright wanted to be a cyclist and “win the Tour de France”. But, at the age of 15, he discovered cooking and became more interested in wearing a white apron than the yellow jersey. These days he is a respected and dedicated chef, who has turned the White Barn Inn into a great place to eat as well as a peaceful, elegant place to stay and a unique centre of relaxation. In the words of this passionate perfectionist “Cooking requires the same determination as cycling, the same effort and the same team spirit”. Above all, Jonathan values the quality of his products and he can tell you the life story of the fresh Kennebunkport lobster, star of his menu, from its birth to the moment it arrives in his kitchen. To be savoured as it is or in a bisque or a cognac sauce, among the other creations inspired by local produce. ...Read more United States, Kennebunk Beach
Wickaninnish Inn Hotel and restaurant on the seafront In Tofino, on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, the Wickaninnish Inn is situated on a rocky outcrop between the Pacific Ocean,Chesterman Beach and a forest of giant evergreens. The design of its two buildings was entrusted to several artists, including the late celebrated wood carver Henry Nolla, with the aim of blending art, nature and culture. The rooms with their hand adzed mantles, fireplaces and large bay windows, offer grandiose views of waves breaking on the shore. After a plant or marine-based spa treatment and an initiation to sea kayaking, you could even set off to see pods of whales a few miles offshore. ...Read more Canada, Tofino
L'Auberge Carmel Hotel and restaurant in town It was in front of the stunning scenery of Big Sur that Henry Miller said that he learnt to pray. To take the time to meditate in front of the immensity of these cliffs which seem to plunge down into the ocean, the little village of artists of Carmel-by-the-Sea is the ideal base. Halfway between San Francisco and the coast of Santa Barbara, inhabited by seals, whales and other marine mammals, the village - where Clint Eastwood was once mayor - will charm you with its many art galleries and pebble beaches. You will drop your bags at a romantic hotel built in 1929. The interior designer Kathleen Fink has decorated it with the most beautiful antiques and fabrics from Europe. Delicious cuisine, a wine cellar with over 4,500 bottles, massages and a short stroll to Carmel beach will give this address a special place in your heart, in the footsteps of the author. ...Read more United States, Carmel
Wedgewood Hotel & Spa Hotel and restaurant in town Located on fashionable Robson Square, The Wedgewood is a superb address set in the heart of the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver. In 1984, Eleni Skalbania used her personal vision of the art of hospitality and decorated her property with timeless European elegance. The lounges, resplendent with understated luxury, feature stylish furniture, rich fabrics and original fireplaces. The guest rooms reflect the perfect combination of ultimate modern comfort, antiques and original works of art, while the restaurant, dedicated to Bacchus, features inventive, highly epicurean cuisine. Today, every member of Eleni’s staff, from the team at the splendid Spa to the chef in the restaurant, shares her quest for perfection and attention to detail. ...Read more Canada, Vancouver
Hotel Fauchère Hotel and restaurant in a village Founded in 1852 by Delmonico’s master chef, Louis Fauchère, and run by his descendants until closing in 1976, the hotel’s extraordinary culinary legacy was reclaimed in 2006 after a meticulous five-year restoration. Two restaurants, a pâtisserie, 16 superbly-restored guest rooms (marble baths, heated towel racks, Kiehl’s amenities, Frette linens) and adjacent meeting facilities have made the Fauchère a casually elegant destination with exquisite cuisine. The Delmonico Room offers contemporary interpretation of the classics, while the sleek, minimalist Bar Louis - with a giant photograph of Andy Warhol and John Lennon above the bar - features bistro-style cuisine, including Sushi Pizza, its signature dish. Historic attractions, shopping, important architecture and the north gate to a 70,000 acre national park (with spectacular waterfalls) are all within walking/hiking distance. ...Read more United States, Milford
Windham Hill Inn Hotel and restaurant on a river Stroll amongst the pine and maple trees, watch the fireflies when night falls in the prairies of Vermont, admire the star-filled skies in the moonlight… Welcome to Windham Hill, a romantic place where the summer nights offer up a magical spectacle and autumn reveals all the glorious colours of nature. At the end of a country road, in the heart of 160 hectares of unspoilt nature, this elegant inn offers you exceptional views of the green mountains. A haven of peace in the elegant rooms and suites and a cuisine showcasing seasonal produce from the garden that is sure to delight the most discerning of gourmets. ...Read more United States, West Townshend
Hôtel St Germain Hotel and restaurant in town Built as a private residence for a prominent local family in 1900 and recently classified as a historical landmark, Hôtel St Germain has the sumptuous allure of a French hotel particulier with exceptional old world service, thoroughly modern amenities and memorable fine dining. The gracefully appointed interiors combine to evoke the haunting, exotic beauty of nineteenth -century New Orleans. Truly a cosmopolitan retreat, Hotel St Germain is merely steps away from the bustle of the Dallas Center for the Performing Arts, the Winspear Opera House and Meyerson Symphony Center. A true European urban sanctuary, which offers a unique destination experience, where fine dining and the art of gracious living are celebrated and are a personal reflection of the Proprietors’ French heritage. ...Read more United States, Dallas
In honor of its French roots and expansion to America, select North American Relais & Châteaux hotels are celebrating Independence Day, Bastille Day and Canada Day during July with special packages and gourmet offerings. A round up of these packages is listed below. For additional information, reservations and restrictions about these and other Relais & Châteaux offers, please contact 1-800-735-2478.
United States, Lenox 
Canada, St Andrews 
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel on the seafront
