Relais & Châteaux

Relais & Châteaux is an association of individually owned and operated luxury hotels and restaurants.[1] The group currently has about 580 members in 68 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.

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.[4]

The group is known for its strict admission standards. In addition to luxurious facilities, members must have special features distinguishing them from chain hotels.[5] Most of them are historic landmarks such as castles, manor houses, or townhouses in idyllic settings and offering exquisite haute cuisine.[6]

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).[7]

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

References
  1. Oseid, John. "Relais & Châteaux Guides Its Members Toward Greater Ecological And Social Goals". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  2. www.ETHospitalityWorld.com. "Relais and Chateaux welcomes eight new members to its circle - ET HospitalityWorld". ETHospitalityWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  3. "Luxury hotel group sets big target for Asia]". The Globe and Mail. Archived from the original on 2017-04-17.
  4. "About Us – Relais & Châteaux", archive.vn, retrieved 14 August 2020
  5. "Celebrate the Holidays Across North America at a Relais & Châteaux". www.luxurytravelmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  6. "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.
  7. "Inside the Secret Application Process to Become a Relais & Châteaux Hotel". Town & Country. 2019-01-31. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
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