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

History and attributes

The association was established in France in 1954.

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

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).

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 (December 20, 2022). "Relais & Châteaux Guides Its Members Toward Greater Ecological And Social Goals". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Daly, Linda (2024-03-05). "Relais & Chateaux boss on how luxury has rebounded". ISSN 0140-0460. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
5. "About Us – Relais & Châteaux", archive.vn, retrieved 14 August 2020
6. "Celebrate the Holidays Across North America at a Relais & Châteaux". www.luxurytravelmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
7. "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. "Inside the Secret Application Process to Become a Relais & Châteaux Hotel". Town & Country. 2019-01-31. Retrieved 2023-04-16.

External links

• Relais & Châteaux website
• Relais & Châteaux - About Us Archived 2010-01-20 at the Wayback Machine
• Relais & Châteaux Africa

• Hotel affiliation groups
• 1954 establishments in France