Relais & Châteaux’s downtown hotels are perfectly placed for exploring the cultural attractions of our most inspiring cities.
In 2024, Relais & Châteaux not only celebrates its 70th anniversary as an Association, but the inauguration of its first Route du Bonheur (Road of Happiness).
The clear waters of the Adriatic coast; an epic variety of natural landscapes; a rich cultural history that dates back to the cradle of civilization; and a wonderfully unhurried lifestyle: Croatia has it all. Three properties invite you to discover this beautiful and unspoiled country.
Vienna, Austria: does any other metropolis in the world have as many streets and squares named after composers– Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss and Brahms? Each one of these musicians is a strand in the city’s DNA and their faces can often still be seen on the city’s many advertising pillars.
Eight destinations–found at the ends of the earth–take travel into a truly unprecedented dimension. Their isolated locales offer a unique perspective in space and time, all while offering deep immersions in restorative sleep, transcendent dining experiences, and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
From the jungles of India to the rugged coasts of New Zealand, travelling to see wild animals in their natural habitats doesn’t just create magical memories–it can also support vital efforts to protect endangered species and other remarkable creatures for future generations to enjoy.
The French capital’s restaurants are revered across the globe. Here, a renowned food critic offers his interpretation of why the City of Light continues to exert such a profound influence over the culinary world, paying tribute to eight luminary venues and chefs.
In the north and south of Portugal are two wine estates: Quinta Nova is built on three centuries of history; Herdade da Malhadinha Nova is more than one hundred years old. Two contrasting terroirs; two distinct identities. Yet both are facing up to the challenges of climate change.
Hotel gardens, once purely an ornamental concern, are proudly bearing new fruits. And vegetables, herbs and edible flowers too. A new generation of chefs is seeking a meaningful link to their surroundings, and reimagining their kitchen gardens as a source of produce provides a nourishing answer.
The hospitality industry is undergoing a positive transformation, marked by a welcome increase in diversity. We spoke with seven women chefs and sommeliers, documenting journeys and experiences from the bustling kitchens of Seattle to the precision of culinary culture in Osaka.
There are some values which, when shared between different disciplines, cultivate a genuine sense of connection: deep respect for heritage and meticulous technique reveal the common ground between Blancpain Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie and the Sühring brother-chefs.
From Fogo Island to the Rockies, Relais & Châteaux invites you to explore Canadian cuisine through the diversity of this vast country’s territories. Our seven properties here are dedicated to preserving their regions’ unique identities by putting each one’s history and culture on the menu.
Two outstanding facilities are now the newest members of the Relais & Châteaux Association.
The Slow Food ‘Plant the Future’ campaign aims to accelerate a global transformation of what we eat by inspiring restaurants and home cooks everywhere to adopt a plant-rich approach.
Connected by a shared pursuit of excellence, and driven by the rewards of emotion, the Blancpain Haute Horlogerie Manufacture and Relais & Châteaux today celebrate the tenth anniversary of their partnership–a relationship strengthened by their joint commitment to the preservation of the oceans.
Relais & Châteaux is growing and the collection is delighted to welcome eleven properties which operate in harmony with their surroundings and align with our shared vision of hospitality.
Committed to the preservation of marine resources since 2009 alongside Ethic Ocean, the Relais & Châteaux Association has once again joined forces with the NGO by launching a new awareness campaign in order to protect overexploited aquatic species.
In the island nation of Denmark, you’re never more than an hour’s drive from the sea. Inspired by its rugged coasts and seafaring past, we travel along an inspiring itinerary in search of authentic experiences and hidden treasures.