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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Château de la Gaude, an 18th-century Provençal bastide nestled in a green haven in the heart of Aix en Provence, is opening its doors in 2019.
The man who dreamed of reviving this sleeping beauty of an estate has successfully transformed it into a unique place of life and conviviality, promoting a certain “art de vivre” around the worlds of wine, art and gastronomy.
Château de la Gaude opened its prestigious hotel in July 2019. A timeless venue in the heart of the vineyards with a breath-taking view of Montagne Sainte-Victoire. The 14 elegantly decorated rooms and suites of our 5-Stars boutique hotel are spread across the various buildings of the estate, akin to a small village.
The renovated Orangery and Chapel lounges as well as the various terraces, French gardens classified as a historical monument, and outdoor swimming pool (coming in 2020) provide a magical setting for romantic or family vacation.
Château de La Gaude is the ultimate Provençal bastide. Its various leisure and production functions have been perfectly preserved, and the estate offers remarkable balance in proportions and rigour in its construction.
The sublime French garden, classified as a historic monument, is ideal for long walks. The alley – haven for butterfly hunting – adds yet another dimension to this place of character. A pleasure for the eyes and an ode to the city of Paul Cézanne.
The composition of the garden oozes beauty, and is imbued with poetry and enchantment. It calls on our heart of child and provides a feeling of escape only a few minutes away from Aix-en-Provence.
Located in the northeastern Pinchinats district, just ten minutes from the city centre of Aix-en-Provence, the estate offers a breath-taking view of Montagne Sainte-Victoire, the ultimate symbol of Provence. The district has a rich history with for instance its water source, first discovered in the 12th century.
The name of the district comes from “Penchinats” in Provençal language, which designated a combing workshop in the Middle Ages. Very popular with the local bourgeoisie, this quarter has managed to preserve all its beauty and character.
LE ART RESTAURANT
Barely a few months after opening, the Michelin Star ws awarded. At the helm of our gourmet restaurant, chef Matthieu Dupuis Baumal and his team take on the challenge to amaze your eyes and enchant your taste buds with his elaborate cuisine that highlights the smells, colours and flavours of Provence through the seasons.
“In the kitchen and dining room, our passionate and solid team is committed to offering the very best experience, every night.”
VINEYARDS
Located in the South-East of France in the heart of Aix-en-Provence. A stone-throw from the beautiful landmarks of Puyricard and Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Château de la Gaude is the only wine estate in the city of Cézanne.
The charming “Pinchinats” district is shielded from the mistral and remains nice and cool in summer. The land of Château de la Gaude spreads across a hilly terrain, from 250 to 400 metres above sea level.
Our “Le Capeou” plot is the high point of Aix-en-Provence and offers a breath-taking view of our vineyards. Our terroir enjoys long sunshine hours and is bathed in cicadas warbling on hot days. Evenings in Provence are particularly mild and relaxing.
The estate is home to 15 hectares of vineyards classified as “Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence” PDO that mainly produce Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rolle, Sémillon, Grenache blanc, and Clairette. The symbiosis of both temporalities described above confers great acidity and freshness to our grapes.
Our sandy and silty soils possess great mineral levels, which are carefully assessed for every plot to grow wines according to their terroirs, typicalities and best-suited grape varieties.
Our oldest vines are 1958 Grenache, for which we practice the “gobelet” pruning method, an ancient technique very common in the South of France. All grapes are harvested manually in small crates in the early morning to preserve their freshness.
Our grape pickers use a double sorting method: first, they put aside the most beautiful bunches; then, a second sorting is carried out by the cellar master, who tirelessly removes the last bad grapes from the sorting table.
Respect for nature and organic farming have been at the heart of our philosophy since the Estate was founded.
THE QUALITY OF A WINE IS WORKED IN THE VINEYARD!
Aware of the importance of our terroir: the land, the vines and the climate form the basis of our work. In accordance with the principles of biodynamics, we practice viticulture that respects our environment and our soils.
Concerned about the quality of our work, each gesture, action and method is carefully thought out and thought out with the aim of preserving and ensuring the quality of our heritage over time.
This daily requirement has come at a price since all of Château de la Gaude wines have been labeled and certified “organic farming” for over twenty years now. We therefore strive to produce highly qualitative and healthy grapes, thereby creating “haute couture” wines and expressing our terroir in the most sincere way possible.
THE WINERY
The renovation of our winery to start in 2016 when the estate was taken over. Priority being put on the quality of winemaking and the practicality of the work in the winery, we also wanted to associate elegance and aesthetics to this project.
We entrusted the realization of the cellar to the Italian specialized company DeFranceschi which knew how to take up the challenge of the technicality of high flight while conceiving to measure with Olivier Chadebost, a unique tank design for the Château de la Gaude.
The wine and aging tanks are made of anodized stainless steel, the coating of mirror stainless steel, glass platforms, it is ultimately an exceptional space that currently allows us to vinify in the best conditions.
We have designed the wine-making system entirely by gravity with a difference in levels between the reception of the harvest and the final aging tanks in order to work as much as possible by natural flow.
Three separate spaces are found in our cellar: a wine-making vat for our reds, a vat dedicated to whites / rosés and finally a concrete vat intended for the breeding of our great reds. The second part of the breeding is done in wooden container.
We apply the same thoroughness and the same rigor in the choice of our coopers as what we apply in our vines and practice a fine selection of each barrel that we use in order to maintain the level of quality sought at each stage of our process.
This allows us to raise our wines in the best possible conditions and to shape them in the best possible way.
ART
Located at the foot of Montagne Sainte-Victoire, Château de la Gaude offers an ideal setting to exhibit the works of the great masters of contemporary art. In the gardens and rooms of the Château, you might stumble upon Philippe Pasqua’s canvases as well as monumental sculptures. Moreover, an exhibition venue will soon open.
TOURISM
Musée Granet
With the “Musée de France” label, this museum houses a wide variety of works and hosts international exhibitions
Hôtel de Caumont
In the heart of the City, an old building that used to be the Conservatoire of Music. It proposes temporary and different exhibition over the month.
Atelier Cézanne
Originally from Aix-en-Provence, this artist immortalised the Sainte-Victoire and many other landscapes in Provence. Visit his studio.
Fondation Vasarely
This will amaze you with its avant-garde architecture and its original artistic events.
Pavillon Vendôme
Collections of portraits from the 17th and 18th centuries, exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and photography.
Musée des Tapisseries
Tapestry Museum housed since 1909 in the former Bishop’s Palace.
Casino
With over 320 machines, the Pasino of Aix-en-Provence has the largest number of slot machines in the region.
Les marchés
Fruits and vegetables, flowers, second-hand items, etc.
SHOPPING
In Provence, Aix is renowned for being the capital of fashion and shopping. Leading luxury brands have established their base here, in particular in the triangle formed by Rue Fabrot, Rue Marius Reynaud and the Cours Mirabeau.
Off-the-peg fashion stores or haute couture boutiques, prestigious jewellers, famous shoemakers: you will be spoilt for choice.
The town centre’s streets are also lined with shops of all kinds. Take a stroll and enjoy a drink or a snack on a terrace, for example, on the Cours Mirabeau, where there are many well-established bars and restaurants.
