Tartare of bass and caviar, prawn salad, carpaccio de Saint-Jacques à l’orange… These refined dishes take on a special flavor when they are served in such an ambiance: a panoramic restaurant overlooking the ocean and, on both sides, an endless beach of fine sand. From the window of your room, you can take in the same marine beauty. The only inconvenience: the sea makes a bit of noise at night, and you’ll have to get used to the gentle lapping of the waves… Let’s wager that you’ll easily do so!

Activities:
Golf, Tennis, Outdoor pool, Sauna, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, fishing, sailing, water-skiing, diving, canoeing, Flying club

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Located in the heart of a cliff overlooking the Loire, a unique site in the world (even recognised by UNESCO), this hotel is unlike any other: the Hautes Roches manor is the fi rst luxury cave hotel where guests will enjoy spending some moments in silence and allowing the old stones to do the talking. The south-facing rooms, some carved into the rock, are all elegantly decorated with stylish fabrics to create harmony with the setting. The Brittany-inspired cuisine is both classical and creative and perfectly marries the fresh daily sea produce with local products. Each season reveals unknown sides to this treasure on the Loire.

Children welcome
Special children menu
Activities: Golf, Outdoor pool, mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, water-skiing, canoeing, rafting, Flying club

Enjoy a relaxing and gastronomic weekend at the Relais de Margaux, near Bordeaux. In the heart of the famous Médoc vineyards, visit this 55-acre property where gastronomy and deluxe accommodation mean it all. “Le Relais de Margaux” maintained splendid guest areas and invites you to discover the atypical restaurant the Brasserie du Lac.

Hotel:

The Relais de Margaux is a beautiful 4* resort, situated on the riverbanks of the Gironde peninsula, on a 55-hectare estate in the heart of Medoc region, neighbor of the famous Chateau de Margaux. You will be satisfied by the two restaurants: The “Ile Vincent” Gastronomic Restaurant situated in the old part of the building and the “Brasserie du Lac” in a very classy style, with its panoramic terrace and a beautiful sight on the Golf and the Gironde.

Your room:

The “Relais de Margaux” offers 100 individual, spacious and quiet rooms, all decorated differently and equipped with air-conditioning, direct telephone, WIFI, mini-bar, satellite television, safe and fully-equipped bathroom.

Leisure on site:

- Tennis court.
- Golf course of 18 holes.
- Spa “Harmonia of margaux”: hammam, balneotherapy, facial and body treatments, massages.
- Solarium.
- Outside swimming pool.
- Billiard.
- Bicycle rental.
- Souvenirs/gift shop.

Things to see and to do in the area:

- The Bordelais vineyard.
- The « Bassin d’Arcachon » with the « Dune du Pyla » (the highest in Europe).
- 1000 kms for bicycle rides.
- Horse riding, sailing, jet ski…
- Bordeaux, Unesco awarded 2007.
- The Citadelle of Blaye.

Location :

Margaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France.
40mn by car of the Bordeaux-Merignac International Airport, 35mn of Bordeaux.

Price starts at 255 euros including:
- 1 night in a double room for 2 people.
- Breakfast for 2 people.
- Dinner – (starter, main, course) at the restaurant Brasserie du Lac

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Pamper yourself during this relaxing weekend in Chamonix. In the middle of the mountains, in front of the sumptuous Mont-Blanc, breathe and escape yourself! At Le Morgane hotel, the meeting with nature will be total. You will find perfect balance between style swinging between modernism and mountain authenticity, between sport and wellbeing in a place where everything was thought to respect the environment…Finish your day tasting a gastronomic dinner at “Le Bistro”, starred Michelin guide restaurant…

The weekend includes for 2 people :
1 night in a double room.
Breakfast.
1 Gastronomic dinner per person in the starred Michelin restaurant “Le Bistrot” (starter, plate, desert, excluding beverages).
Access to spa.

Hotel in Chamonix:

Ideally located in the heart of Chamonix and at the foot step of the Aiguille du midi cable car, Le Morgane combines the elegance of a 4* hotel with the relaxed, sporting mood of Chamonix, offering a breathtaking view of the surrounding mythical peaks. The spirit is contemporary and authentic, creating natural inorganic mineral surroundings. Indeed, Le Morgane hotel is the first mountain hotel strongly supporting and built with sustainable development and environment care optics. You will be happy to taste French gastronomy in the starred Michelin guide restaurant “Le Bistrot”.

Your room in Le Morgane hotel:

Le Morgane hotel boasts 56 rooms and suites with balcony and terrace. You will sleep in a double bed room with private toilets, bathroom and balcony. The sober and contemporary decoration has been thought with ecotourism optic, using natural and authentic materials. All rooms have free wifi access.

Leisure on site:

Spa: heated swimming pool, sauna, hammam.
Body treatments and massages.
Bar with view on the Mont Blanc mountain.
1 star Michelin Restaurant “Le Bistrot”.

Dates

Le Morgane Hotel is available all year round.

Location :

Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France.

Price : about 286 Euros

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Relax in a charming 4* hotel in the heart of Paris and discover or rediscover the numerous treasures of the Capital.

Your hotel :

The 4* Tourville Hotel is located in an historical and residential district on the Left Bank, in the heart of Paris. Close to the hotel, there are many cultural and tourist places such as the Eiffel Tower, the Orsay Museum, the Invalides, the Rodin Museum…
You will be greeted with champagne by a dedicated team in a charming and refined atmosphere.

Your room :

All rooms, decorated in pastel colours pink, yellow sand or clear orange, are equipped with satellite TV with international channels, air conditioning, marble bathrooms with a bathtub, telephone, double-glazing, hair dryer, Internet access (wireless connexion).

Your room is a superior double room, with a large bed. It is cosy with all modern equipment.

Leisure on site :

Salon bar: the atmosphere is nice and quiet just like a family home. The lounge is cosy with velvet-covered sofas. The bar is located in the back of the lounge for a nice drink.

Things to do and to see in the area :

The hotel is in the heart of the 7th district, on the left bank. It is at 15mn from the Orsay Museum and the Invalides, at 10mn from the Rodin Museum, the Eiffel Tower and popular Rue Cler…

Direct access by tube for Concorde, Madeleine, Opéra, Department stores, Grands boulevards, Bastille

The reception will be pleased to advise you on sightseeing and restaurants.

Dates :

The hotel is open all year round.

Location :

Paris, 7th district, France

Price :

241 Euros including VAT. Based on season A*. Approx. £160

The price includes :
2 champagne glasses
1 night in superior double room (excl. local tax)
2 breakfasts served in your room or in the breakfast room.

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Spend the week-end at Chateau de Courcelles, a historic house in the historic triangle of Reims, Laon and Soissons. Superb and exclusive, Chateau de Courcelles is a quiet luxury home surrounded by a beautiful park. The décor and furnishings are typical of traditional stately homes. This luxury hotel is the ideal destination for a week-end away from the agitation of the big city.

You weekend includes:
1 night for two in a standard room
Breakfast for two
Access to the facilities of the hotel

Hotel description:

The Chateau de Courcelles is a luxury and exclusive hotel with just 18 rooms and suites. Each room is nicely furnished with style and comfort, including the latest technology. The restaurant delivers a gastronomic cuisine, traditional French with touches of modern flavours and mixes. The hotel has a beautiful parc, outdoor swimming pool and tennis court. Chateau de Courcelles makes an ideal destination for a weekend break away, simply to relax and discover the area.

Location: Aisne, Picardie

Hotel facilities:
18 rooms and suite
Gastronomic restaurant
Parking
Room service
Leisure: park, outdoor swimming pool, tennis court; nearby: fishing, horse riding, golf course, Champagne vineyards and chateaux around Reims
Other: This luxury hotel is a Relais & Chateaux hotel

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Enter a world of luxury at this stunning villa. With a tropical garden overlooking the sea and its private swimming pool, this luxury villa is a heaven of peace delivering serenity. You will be greeted with champagne and will enjoy a gastronomic dinner. And if you would like to party, St Tropez and Cannes are just nearby. This luxury villa is the ideal location to enjoy a romantic and relaxing weekend under the sun of the French Riviera.

Your hotel
The Villa is simply stunning. Inspired by Moorish architecture, the property enjoys a private heated swimming pool, a large living room and beautiful terrace. The garden opens onto the sea. This luxury villa is fully catered and the staff will assist in all your requests. A boat is also available should you want to go water skiing or pay a visit to the clubs and private beaches of St Tropez. But mostly, peace and serenity abound here and you will most surely enjoy the chaise longue by the pool or the sea in this unique property.

Your room :
Rooms are finely decorated. Moorish inspiration is found in objects, furniture and the overall architecture. You will stay in a superior double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. You will admire the view from your bedroom. Bathrooms have marble and mosaic floor, some have wood flooring and are all finely decorated. Large beds apply the finishing touch.

Location:
St Raphael, between Cannes and St Tropez

Leisure on site:
Heated swimming pool, terrace, garden, boat available (at additional cost) for water sports

In the area:
Saint Raphael with its food market, Cannes and the Croisette, St Tropez with its luxury yachts, trendy bars and private beaches.

Dates :
This weekend is available from May to end of September. Check-in at 15pm, chechk-out at 11am
Book your weekend well in advance to guarantee availability at your preferred date.

Price: from 500 euros.

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Discover Saint Emilion’ treasures. Go wine tasting in Chateau Grand Cru, visit Saint Emilion prestigious underground and Indulge yourself into a haven of refinement and relaxation in the middle of the vineyards, the Domain Grand Barrail Château Resort & Spa, with its unique architecture and style.

The visits:
Vineyards : in the heart of Saint Emilion vineyards, go wine tasting Châteaux Grand Cru ‘ best vintages. You will be greeted by the winemaker for a unique moment. You will learn Domaines ‘ secrets and will savour the best wines. The vist is organised around 2 domains of approximately 1h30 each. Details will be provided by he hotel.

Saint Emilion underground : The most unusual monument in the lower part of the town is undoubtedly the monolithic church, entirely carved out of solid limestone. Its volume makes it the largest of Europe. The catacombs shelter a mass grave and tombs, with a part of Emilian’s life: the monk Emilion lived in a small hermitage carved out of a natural grotto, located nearby. The “chapelle de la trinité” (trinity chapel), built in honour of Emilian, is an excellent example of thirteenth Century architecture. Inside, the recently cleaned frescoes are remarkable. Visits occur every hour depending on language. After the visit, browse into the streets of Saint Emilion, beautiful and charming.

Your hotel :
The Domain Grand Barrail Château Resort & Spa, is a 19th century Château surrounded by a park located in the heart of the beautiful vineyards of Saint-Emilion, with a four unique properties and an “Island of Relaxation”.
Check in 15pm, check out 12pm.

Your room :
The 33 rooms and 9 suites are situated in the Château and the four properties.
You room is a Saint-Emilion double room with a minimum size of 35 m² with a very special view.  It offers modern life comfort while respecting the Château flair. It has air-conditioned, spacious bathroom, satellite TV with international channels, a mini-bar, a safe, and direct-dial phone.

Leisure on site :
The restaurant: situated in the majestic rooms of the Château.  Dinner is served in three amazing locations: Dining Room, the Moresque Room and the Round Salon. In the summer, you can also enjoy eating on the terrace over-looking the park. You will be delighted by special selection of wines and excellent menu whilst eating in an atmosphere filled with style and beauty.  Fitness room and outdoor swimming pool.

Things to see and to do in the area:
Bordeaux vineyards
St. Emilion medieval city
Golf of Bordeaux-Cameyrac (20 mn from the hotel)
Bordeaux, capital of the Enlightenment in the 18th Century
Atlantic Ocean and the Basin d’Arcachon
The prehistoric caves of Dordogne
Roman Art and Entre Deux Mers
Périgueux and its Gallo-Roman museum
The Bastides
Limoges porcelain workshops
The Basque coast, favorite home of Kings and artists
Cognac

Dates :
This weekend is available from March to mid November.

Location :
Saint Emilion, Aquitaine, France

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Relax in the hills of the Arrière Pays and get rid of your weekly stress in the stunning surroundings of Saint Paul de Vence. With its unique architecture, its arty feeling and a fabulous culinary tradition, Saint Paul de Vence is the ideal location to recharge your batteries.

Your Hotel:
On the hills of Provence is La Grande Bastide, a beautiful 18th bastide, an old and charming house renovated in a superb hotel overlooking Saint Paul de Vence. La Grande Bastide is the ideal location to start your driving expedition of Provence and the Riviera. The hotel has a swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, two terraces and a solarium. Breakfast is enjoyed on the terrace with a fantastic view of Saint Paul. La Grande Bastide is the perfect hideaway for a romantic weekend.

Your room:
Each of the 14 rooms is decorated with style and according to colours of Provence. Pastel gives the tone and each room is spacious and benefits from modern amenities, such as Satellite TV, mini bar, safe, etc.

Leisure on site:
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Solarium

Things to see and to do in the area:
Golf and horse riding nearby
Visit the beautiful village of Saint Paul de Vence with its narrow streets, craft shops and traditional restaurants
The beaches and the Riviera with Nice and Monaco

Dates :
The hotel is closed from 25th November to the 20th December

Location and Access:
Saint Paul de Vence, PACA, France

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Spend the weekend in Marseille, an incredible city, capital of Provence. Its old harbor, the singing accents, the bouillabaisse, Marseille is a very attractive city with sun, the sea and good nightlife. Your hotel is the Petit Nice Passedat, a very exclusive hotel affiliated Relais & Chateaux, on a promontory overlooking the sea, which also benefits from the talent of Gerald Passedat, 3 michelin stars.

Your weekend in Marseille includes :

1 night in a Suite for 2 people
2 breakfasts « à la française”

Your hotel in Marseille :

Le Petit Nice Passedat is a 4 star hotel affiliated Relais & Chateaux. This 19th century villa delivers an intimate atmosphere with refinement. Isolated on a promontory overlooking the sea, Le Petit Nice is one of the most exclusive hotels in Marseille. The kitchen is simply fabulous awarded with 3 Michelin stars. The favourite dish is the bouillabaisse, an institution in Marseille.

Other information :

13 bedrooms and 3 apartments
1 gastronomic restaurant
Outdoor Swimming pool
Open all year round

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