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Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
On the Road of coronations, in 1206, Comte Robert II of Dreux, grand-son of the King of France Louis VI, acquired the land Fere, and there erected a fortress.
The Masters of Fere, who succeed one another inside the castle, have left the imprint of their passage. In 1539, Anne de Montmorency turns the Fortress into a Luxury Castle and built in 1560 a Viaduct of Pur Style Renaissance replacing the medieval bridge.
The castle was dismantled in 1779 to sell the furniture and materials component. The building was converted into a Modern Castlein 1863. This was one of the first castles that have been converted into a hotel in 1956.
LUXURY SUITES
The luxury suites at the Château de Fère have been designed in perfect keeping with the château’s prestigious history. Restored by the château’s owner, architect Richard Bliah, the five luxury suites each boast a unique cachet and an enchanting view over the fortress ruins or the château’s park.
QUEEN’S SUITES
Our two “Queen’s Suites” are the essence of elegance, with their bare stone walls, plush hangings and polished wood parquet floors. Tucked up in the château’s attic, these 45 m² suites are simultaneously spacious and cosy, and treat guests to an uninterrupted view over the ruins and the park.
The sleeping quarters are separated from the living space by a contemporary bathroom, comprising a luxurious, old-world free-standing bathtub complete with a hydro-massage system, and a body jet shower, the latter providing guests with the pinnacle of relaxation.
ELEGANT ROOMS
Our thirty-five rooms and suite are located on the first floor and ground floor, and some boast their own private terrace. Each one offers guests an exceptional view, over the fortress ruins or the château’s verdant park and the luxurious swimming pool.
Our rooms, most of which were restored by the château’s owner, architect Richard Bliah, boast a refined décor and a unique cachet. Our twenty four rooms fall into several different categories.
SUPERIOR ROOMS
Our eighteen Luxury rooms boast a tasteful décor enhanced by modern touches. Two rooms with disabled access.Four rooms with their own private terrace. Two family rooms, which are particularly spacious at 45 m², and are laid out in two distinct areas: a bedroom and a living space that can host one or two children.
THE GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANT
The gourmet restaurant headed by Chef and his Team, offer enchanting dishes and a rich wine list of over 250 wines references.
The dishes of our Chef offers an extraordinary gastronomic journey matched with incredible visual experience, in contemplation of the setting of the restaurant and the view of the castle park or the ruins of the fortress.
The elegance of the restaurant’s three successive dining rooms, each one with its 17th-century wood panelling and parquet flooring, frescoes paying homage to the fables of Jean de la Fontaine, and majestic period fireplace, makes this gustatory journey of discovery a real delight for the eyes as well as for the taste buds.
Equally as enchanting is the panoramic view of the ruins or the verdant natural surroundings stretching out as far as the eye can see. The wonder of this place can only be surpassed when, with the arrival of the good weather, diners can take advantage of the vast terrace with its uninterrupted view of the ruins.
A TERRACE WITH A UNIQUE VIEW
With the arrival of the good weather, you are sure to be won over by our terrace with its view of the fortress ruins, as well as the verdant park. As the sun goes down, the pink sky provides a soft background for the antique ruins, before night falls, giving them a ghostly allure.
A SPA IN THE CHÂTEAU’S FOUNDATIONS
Let yourself be carried away by the architectural beauty of the Hana SPA. Originally part of our castle, the Spa traces a history inscribed in the heart of its old apparent stones and its vaulted rooms.
Rejuvenate yourself and share an exceptional moment of time, graduate practitioners are at your disposal to guide you and make you travel through the care, rituals and products Cinq Mondes.
THE HISTORY OF THE CINQ MONDES TREATMENTS
This is the story of a passion, one of Nathalie and Jean-Louis Poiroux, who when travelling the world searched and brought back the best beauty rituals of the globe. Cinq Mondes is insipired by ancestral cultures and borrows their aspects of sensorealities and refinement.
For the couple, the notion of luxury today is no longer linked solely to a price nor a product, but rather an immobile time which we allow ourselves. So let us allow ourselves this precious time… Cinq Mondes
AMENITIES
Enjoy our treatment rooms in a warm and relaxing universe, the opportunity to regenerate alone or together and discover a range of emotions through the various sensory journeys Cinq Mondes.
Our Hanna Spa branded Cinq Mondes features:
- A relaxing pool with hydro-massaging jets and swimming against the current.
- A hammam with famous scented steam bath with many beneficial effects, also called Turkish bath.
- A sauna with a small piece of wood of Finnish origin whose dry heat at high temperatures (Between 70°C and 100°C) allows a transpiration that expels the toxins and brings a real muscular relaxation.
So that you can fully enjoy our facilities, our receptionist, will be at your disposal to guide you and advise you through the ideal Spa session.
WEDDINGS
Le Château de Fère offers an ideal setting for wedding ceremonies, gala evenings, social balls and cocktail parties, with a warm and spacious environment at our prestigious and exclusive venue!
The Château de Fère promises you a magical, romantic and timeless venue for your big day. The Château de Fère will be at your service to personalise each moment of your ceremony and festivities, but more especially, to make them unforgettable.
We can organise a cocktail party opposite the ruins, fireworks at nightfall, themed gourmet dinners, gourmet picnics, hunting horn concerts, hot air balloon rides, petal confetti, live music and DJ sets in the château’s park, and more. Give free rein to your imagination to bring your dream wedding to life.
TOURISM AND ACTIVITIES
On the course of the River Aisne, less than 30 kilometers away from Le Château de Fère, this town has a long and rich history. It was the first Capital City of the Kingdom of the Franks founded by Clovis, and the birthplace of Charlemagne.
More than 8 major churches and abbeys can be visited, especially the Basilica-cathedral Saint-Gervais-et-Saint-Protais. Listed as a French city of art and history, it is known for its famous Vase whose legend is central in the history of our ancestors the Franks.
Reims, city of royal coronations
The City of Reims, 40 minutes away from Le Château de Fère, is an important stop while visiting the region. Enjoy its historical monuments, its animated streets, and its 250 kilometers of cellars under the ground.
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims, main attraction of the city, was for a long time the stage of French kings’ coronation. The most memorable is “Dauphin” Charles VII, led to Reims by Joan of arc in1429 at the end of Orleans’ siege.
The archiepiscopal Palais du Tau host Le Musée de l’Oeuvre, where you can find some treasures of the cathedral. La Place Drouet d’Erlon, located at the heart of the town, offers many opportunities for shopping, restaurants and terraces.
The Champagne vineyards
By visiting the Château de Fère and its surroundings, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the famous Champagne, for which we have to thank Dom Perignon, a monk from the 17th century.
The Vineyards of the Champagne Country, jewels of the French terroir are divided in homogeneous regions, such as La Vallée de la Marne between Château Thierry and Epernay, La Montagne de Reims, and La Côte des Blancs.
The Touristic Road of Champagne – whose some hills are listed World Heritage Site – is located between Epernay and Reims surroundings.Apart from the worldwide known Champagne, it offers many picturesque landscapes.
Château –Thierry
Birthplace of the famous Jean de le Fontaine, the history of the town is diverse and rich. Its castle, built from the 9th century, host nowadays hawks shows and offers an ideal frame for walks. You can also visit Hotel Dieu, a former hospital founded in 1304 by Jean de Navarre, today a museum.
The House of the French-American friendship celebrates the memory of all American soldiers died on French land during the Great War. Located less than 25 kilometers from Le Château de Fère.
The American Cemetery
Located at Seringes-et-Nesles, 5 minutes away from Le Château de Fère, it is spreading over 37 acres and holds 6 012 tombs of soldiers.
Laon
Capital of the Aisne’s Region, one hour away from Le Château de Fère, Laon is a city of history with its medieval houses, old mansions and historical monuments. The cathedral, one of the first major gothic constructions from the 12th century can also be visited.
Château de Nesles
Former fortified castle, it was built in the 13th century by Robert III de Dreux. Its ruins on the town of Seringes-et-Nesles are listed as Historical Monuments. 5 minutes away from Le Château de Fère by car.
Château de Condé
Located on the Champagne Touristic Road 30 minutes away from Le Château de Fère, this great private house with Renaissance style has been decorated upon royal orders by the most talented artists of their time (LaFaye, Lancret, and Bonaventure de Bar).
La Hottée du Diable
Privileged place from the childhood of Paul and Camille Claudel, this chaotic grouping of rocks with tormented shapes is home of legends and myths. Ideal for a rural stroll, only a couple of minutes away from Le Château de Fère by car.
Fère en Tardenois
Birth place of Paul and Camille Claudel. Its Church, its Halles and chapel are listed as Historical Monuments. Two kilometers away from Le Château de Fère.
The Landowski’s Ghosts
This 8 meters high sculpture, National Monument for the Second Battle of the Marne has been erected at the top of Charlmont Hill, at Oulchy-le-Château, less than 20 minutes away from Le Château de Fère.
