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70TH ANNIVERSARY

For 70 years, Relais & Châteaux has been offering milestones along Routes du Bonheur to encourage guests to take their time, senses at the ready, as they discover pathways strewn with surprises, exploration and soul.
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Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
For 70 years, Relais & Châteaux has been offering milestones along Routes du Bonheur to encourage guests to take their time, senses at the ready, as they discover pathways strewn with surprises, exploration and soul.
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Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
NO TWO PROPERTIES THE SAME has always been central to our values.​ ​ Recognizing and celebrating our diversity is key to our success. Even after 70 years, it means each and every hotel and restaurant in our Association tells a different story. ​ ​ You’ll see it in our architecture and design. You’ll taste it on our plates. And you’ll feel it in the family spirit of hosts who have lovingly maintained their properties over generations.​ ​ #TheJourneyContinues​ #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
MASTERS OF THE ROADTRIP.​ ​ Our original Route du Bonheur in 1954 connected eight French properties – where guests were guaranteed high-quality accommodation, exceptional food and wine, and a warm welcome. All in iconic locations off the beaten track.​ ​ It sparked an incredible idea.​ ​ 70 years on, our ‘roads to happiness’ comprise 146 global adventures, traversing 5 continents, connecting our hotels and restaurants with stopovers that immerse our guests in the culture, architecture and nature of each region.​ ​ #TheJourneyContinues​ #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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Inn At Little Washington
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Mount Vernon
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Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
STEPPING back in time at The Inn at Little Washington Every property is unique, each one an architectural gem, cherished over time.​ ​ Looking back at these earlier images, you can see how each of our hotels and restaurants have kept with the times yet stayed true to their roots.​ ​ On our 70th anniversary, we’re proud that we continue to preserve this crucial design heritage, which gives our global network such character and authenticity.​ ​ #TheJourneyContinues​ #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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Inspirational Quotes
The Spirit
Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
VENTURE FURTHER and immerse yourself in every culture you encounter.​ ​ That’s the spirit that drives us, even after 70 years.​ ​ It’s an approach that celebrates the uniqueness of every property – its local charm, its distinct cuisine, its people and its surroundings.​ ​ And it’s what distinguishes our style of hospitality and attracts like-minded guests.​
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The Culture
Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
MASTERS OF THE ROADTRIP Our original Route du Bonheur in 1954 connected eight French properties – where guests were guaranteed high-quality accommodation, exceptional food and wine, and a warm welcome. All in iconic locations off the beaten track. It sparked an incredible idea. 70 years on, our ‘roads to happiness’ comprise 146 global adventures, traversing 5 continents, connecting our hotels and restaurants with stopovers that immerse our guests in the culture, architecture and nature of each region. #TheJourneyContinues #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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Cultural Traditions
Beauty Of The World
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The Family
Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
ON A PERPETUAL QUEST for the essence of happiness.​ ​ As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, here’s an affectionate look back into the archives.​ ​ From humble origins in 1954, our eight original properties have grown into a network of 580 hotels and restaurants – but always maintained the same values.​ ​ Our ongoing mission? To preserve the cultural traditions, culinary uniqueness and design heritage of every destination, to perpetuate the family spirit of our hosts, and to celebrate the beauty of the world around us with our guests.​ ​ #TheJourneyContinues​ #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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The Dream
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Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
FROM HUMBLE ORIGINS to a global hospitality community.​ ​ As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, our Association connects 580 properties in 65 countries.​ ​ But it all started with the dream of one couple. It was their idea to jointly market their properties with like-minded hosts who were as passionate about hosting as they were.​ ​ Marcel and Nelly Tilloy, we owe it all to you! ​ ​ #TheJourneyContinues​ #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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Always Evolving
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Evolution
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Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
ALWAYS EVOLVING yet never losing sight of our roots.​ ​ Ever since our founders began marketing their hotel with other properties that shared their values, we have used a logo to reassure guests of the hospitality they could expect.​ ​ Over 70 years, our logo has changed somewhat, but it’s become a powerful symbol that continues to unite our diverse properties, and instantly conveys the quality of the food, accommodation and the warm welcome you will receive.​ ​ #TheJourneyContinues​ #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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Vintage Typography
Loyalty Club
Hospitality Design
Beautiful World
Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
YOUR PASSPORT to a beautiful world of experiences.​ ​ Here’s a glimpse back at our earliest loyalty club, where guests were given a passport to mark their passage along their Route du Bonheur itinerary.​ ​ Just our way of ensuring we recognized and rewarded guests for their loyalty to our Association.​ ​ As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, we like to reward our most loyal guests by learning a bit more about them. We can anticipate your needs and enhance each experience, whichever of our hotels, villas, restaurants and spas you visit. So, whenever you visit us, you will always be expected.​ ​ #TheJourneyContinues​ #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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Vintage Recipes
The Times
Looking Back
Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
EVERY PROPERTY UNIQUE, each one an architectural gem, cherished over time.​ ​ Looking back at these earlier images, you can see how each of our hotels and restaurants have kept with the times yet stayed true to their roots.​ ​ On our 70th anniversary, we’re proud that we continue to preserve this crucial design heritage, which gives our global network such character and authenticity.​ ​ #TheJourneyContinues #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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Switzerland
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The Netherlands
Denmark
Belgium
Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
By the early 1960s, the Association had 50 hostelries across France and chose to expand beyond its borders. This began with the addition of 27 European properties, starting in Belgium, then moving into Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland and Italy. All properties were referenced in the Relais & Châteaux Guide. #TheJourneyContinues #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary
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Our Planet
Best Recipes
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Fine Dining
Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
FROM HUMBLE ORIGINS to a global hospitality community.​ ​ As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, our Association connects 580 properties in 65 countries.​ ​ But it all started with the dream of one couple. It was their idea to jointly market their properties with like-minded hosts who were as passionate about hosting as they were.​ Starting in 1972, restaurants operated by renowned chefs were labeled Relais Gourmands. The Association’s best recipes were collected in a book published by Éditions Robert Laffont.
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Siren Song
The Siren
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Sirens
Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
ROAD OF HAPPINESS - Or the siren song of travel Since 1954, savor, at each stopover, the hospitality of Relais & Châteaux properties which distinguish each of the 146 Routes du Bonheur. Take to the road! Follow itineraries through remarkable landscapes and characterful regions that lead to captivating encounters with the people who love and live on these lands.
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Relais & Châteaux 70th Anniversary
FROM HUMBLE ORIGINS to a global hospitality community.​ ​ As we celebrate our 70th anniversary, our Association connects 580 properties in 65 countries.​ ​ But it all started with the dream of one couple. It was their idea to jointly market their properties with like-minded hosts who were as passionate about hosting as they were.​ Starting in 1972, restaurants operated by renowned chefs were labeled Relais Gourmands. The Association’s best recipes were collected in a book published by Éditions Robert Laffont. #TheJourneyContinues​ #RelaisChateaux70thAnniversary