Relais_&_Châteaux

Relais & Châteaux

Relais & Châteaux

Restaurant and hotel association

Relais & Châteaux is an association of individually owned and operated luxury hotels and restaurants.[1] As of November 2023, the group has about 580 members in 64 countries on five continents.[2] Predominantly represented in Europe, the association is growing in North America, Asia and Africa.[3] The current president is Laurent Gardinier.[4]

The Château de Mirambeau, a typical Relais & Châteaux property in Mirambeau, Charente-Maritime, France

History and attributes

The association was established in France in 1954.[5]

The group is known for its strict admission standards. In addition to luxurious facilities, members must have special features distinguishing them from chain hotels.[6] Most of them are historic landmarks such as castles, manor houses, or townhouses in idyllic settings and offering exquisite haute cuisine.[7]

Prospective and current members are evaluated by the group's traditional "five C" motto: Caractère, Courtoisie, Calme, Charme et Cuisine (Character, Courtesy, Calm, Charm and Cuisine).[8]

Presidents

  • 2023-present: Laurent Gardinier
  • 2013–2022: Philippe Gombert
  • 2005–2013: Jaume Tapies
  • 1986–2005: Régis Bulot
  • 1971–1986: Joseph Olivereau

References

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    Oseid, John (December 20, 2022). "Relais & Châteaux Guides Its Members Toward Greater Ecological And Social Goals". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
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    Zhekova, Dobrina (November 13, 2023). "Relais & Châteaux Just Added 9 Incredible New Properties — Including a North Carolina Ranch and a St. Lucia Resort With a Private Beach". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
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    Seno, Alexandra (August 23, 2012). "Luxury hotel group sets big target for Asia]". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 2017-04-17.
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    Daly, Linda (2024-03-05). "Relais & Chateaux boss on how luxury has rebounded". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
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    "About Us – Relais & Châteaux", archive.vn, retrieved 14 August 2020
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    "Celebrate the Holidays Across North America at a Relais & Châteaux". www.luxurytravelmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
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    "This Château in France's Loire Valley Dates Back to the 13th Century — and Just Opened As a Luxury Hotel". Travel + Leisure. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  8. [8]
    "Inside the Secret Application Process to Become a Relais & Châteaux Hotel". Town & Country. 2019-01-31. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
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