Relais and Chateaux

Situated in the heart of Luberon, Coquillade Provence, — originating from an 11th-century hamlet established by Cistercian monks and opened by Swiss visionary Andy Rihs in 2008 — stands as a paragon of sustainability and luxury. The property has achieved global acclaim, securing titles such as France’s best resort by Travel + Leisure, five-star recognition in Forbes Travel Guide as well as receiving the prestigious, new two-key distinction from Michelin Guide earlier this year.

After four years of varied partnerships, PONANT and Relais & Châteaux are strengthening their ties with Le Ponant, the French-flagged luxury cruise operator’s flagship superyacht are joining the large family of Relais & Châteaux establishments as a new member.

PONANT and Relais & Châteaux renew partnership with two exclusive gastronomic New Zealand voyages in 2023

Relais & Châteaux has welcomed four new members into the fold – two hotels, one restaurant and a new cruise partner in the Galapagos.

Relais & Chateaux’s Otahuna Lodge in New Zealand is celebrating the TransTasman travel bubble with Australia, offering a take-over package for guests to live like royalty.

Great Plains Conservation has partnered with Kenya Airways to offer the inaugural small group Return of the Safari Pioneers itinerary departing from New York to Nairobi on 21 November 2020.

Relais & Chateaux will welcome the brand-new, five-star Maslina Resort to its Croatian stable in August 2020.

Ponant and Relais & Châteaux have united to introduce three all-new cruise experiences for 2020 through Brittany, Asia and Portugal and Spain.

Relais & Châteaux has expanded its presence in the Maldives, South America, France, Europe, or Africa, with 13 new properties.

From the Namibian bush to Lisbon’s posh city centre, from the Michelin Guide’s London headquarters converted to a restaurant to the palms of Quito’s historic district, all of Relais & Châteaux new members has a deep desire to share their story and their local heritage. They offer to travellers places where nature is a precious resource to be preserved, where healthy, local cuisine is a watchword, and where well-being is a must. 

Australia’s award-winning restaurant Laura at Pt. Leo Estate has been named one of 13 new global appointments to Relais & Châteaux, a globally renowned collective of the world’s finest hotels and restaurants.

Established leader of the five-star boutique segment, Epoque is the first hotel in Romania to become a member of Relais & Châteaux.