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Product Description Relais & Chateaux is a global group of individually owned and operated luxury hotels and restaurants. Currently the group has 456 members in 50 countries on all five continents.The group originated in France and is known for its extremely strict admission standards. In addition to luxurious facilities, members must have special features distinguishing them from chain hotels. Most of them are historic landmarks such as castles, manor houses, or townhouses in idyllic settings and offering exquisite cuisine. Prospective and current members are evaluated by the group's traditional "five C" motto: Caractere, Courtoisie, Calme, Charme et Cuisine About the Author The logo of Relais & ChateauxThe logo of Relais & ChateauxThe Chateau de Mirambeau a typical Relais & Chateaux property in Mirambeau Charente-Maritime FranceThe Chateau de Mirambeau a typical Relais & Chateaux property in Mirambeau Charente-Maritime FranceRelais & Chateaux is a global group of individually owned and operated luxury hotels and restaurants. Currently the group has 456 members in 50 countries on all five continents.The group originated in France and is known for its extremely strict admission standards. In addition to luxurious facilities, members must have special features distinguishing them from chain hotels. Most of them are historic landmarks such as castles, manor houses, or townhouses in idyllic settings and offering exquisite cuisine.Prospective and current members are evaluated by the group's traditional "five C" motto: Caractere, Courtoisie, Calme, Charme et Cuisine.