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| Château de Maubreuil, Carquefou, France |
Established in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is an association of 580 landmark hotels and restaurants operated by independent innkeepers, chefs, and owners.
Relais & Châteaux members are committed to preserving local heritage and the environment, as encompassed in the Charter presented to UNESCO in November
Château de Maubreuil, Carquefou, France
Located near to Nantes, this five-star boutique hotel was once the home of privateer shipowner and adventurer Marquis de Dion.
This four-star hotel, with just fourteen suites, is located seven kilometres from The Hague.
He was also and pioneer of the French automotive industry and publisher of road maps (transferred to Michelin).
The 17th-century residence is located in a fourteen-hectare wooded park with a permaculture vegetable garden. La Table du Marquis, its gourmet restaurant, led by Chef Quentin Gallouedec, whose menu reflects his Breton roots.
Morukuru Family de Hoop, De Hoop, South Africa
This property, a three-hour drive from Cape Town, is a design lodge, with five suites and a villa, in a private reserve.
The nearby sandy dunes are populated with flamingo, ostrich, zebra and antelope. It faces the Indian Ocean, where from June to mid-October whales can be seen on their annual migration. www.morukuru.com/accommodations/morukurubeach-lodge
Central Park Voorburg, Voorburg, The Netherlands
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| Central Park Voorburg, Voorburg, The Netherlands |
It is in a grand residence from the 18th century and typical of the architectural constructions of the region.
The restaurant, run by chefs Tim Bood and Hette Hettema, overlooks a deer park, and offers a menu featuring fresh products including fish and shellfish from the nearby coast. www.centralparkvoorburg.com/en/cp-aan-huis/
Borgo Santandrea, Amalfi, Italy
Located on cliffs 90 meters above the sea, and overlooking an old fishing village, this five-star hotel's 29 rooms and 15 suites offer views of the Amalfi Coast.
Having undergone a major renovation, its owners have integrated cutting-edge technologies while drastically reducing energy costs, limiting waste and eliminating plastics.
Most of the furniture and decorative elements, such as the earthenware tiles, come from local artisans' workshops.
There is a private beach, pool, spa, bar and restaurants.
Hôtel & Restaurant Purs, Andernach, Germany
Purs is located in the historic part of Andernach, on the left bank of the Rhine.
The contemporary interiors are by renowned Belgian designer and antique collector Axel Vervoordt.
Its fine dining restaurant saw chef Christian Eckhardt win two Michelin stars soon after it opened. www.purs.com/en
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