Night 1: Dolce Chantilly Chantilly, France From its setting in the lush countryside of Chantilly, the Dolce Chantilly extends a warmly heartfelt welcome. In addition to its 200 comfortable guestrooms, the hotel offers 3 restaurants, both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness center and an 18-hole golf course. As befitting a fine hotel in France, the Carmontelle Restaurant offers a gourmet menu with a focus on the delicate preparation of the freshest ingredients.
Night 2 & 3: Royal Barrière Deauville Deauville, France The impressive Royal Barrière Deauville is a deluxe Normandy resort located in the center of Deauville and close to the beach. Virtually every aspect of this splendid Norman-style structure, from its lovely guestrooms to its grand public areas, bespeaks a gracious elegance and a proud tradition. The opulent Belle Époque restaurant, with its exquisite courtyard, recalls the grandeur of another age. Its privileged guests, many of whom return year after year for extended stays, enjoy the swimming pool, tennis courts and golf course as well as the attentive service of the dedicated staff.
Night 4 & 5: Le Grand Hôtel des Thermes St-Malo, France Le Grand Hôtel des Thermes sits beside the sea in beautiful Brittany, conveniently close to the historic town of St-Malo. While perhaps best known for its famous neighboring spa, this fine hotel offers many features and amenities that contribute to a most enjoyable stay. The Cap Horn and Le Verrière restaurants offer excellent cuisine while La Passerelle Bar, overlooking the Bay of St-Malo, is the perfect place to enjoy cocktails in the evening or tea and pastries at teatime. A heated swimming pool, Fitness Center, gymnasium and water sports are available to guests.
Night 6 & 7: Miramar Crouesty Port du Crouesty, France With its unique architecture combined with its lovely location at the end of the Rhuys Peninsula between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Morbihan, the Miramar Crouesty evokes images of a grand ocean liner. Its large, bright guestrooms feature balconies with a view of the sea and its attentive service recall the ambience of travel aboard an elegant cruise ship. Two different restaurants, both facing the sea, offer intriguing menus, and invite guests to sample cocktails unique to the Miramar Crouesty, such as the Oceania or the Pacifique.
Night 8 & 9: Château de Rochecotte Langeais, France Set amidst a magnificent 19-acre park in the lush Loire Valley, the elegant Château de Rochecotte was once the grand and luxurious private estate of the Prince of Talleyrand and the Duchess de Dino. The 35 tastefully decorated guestrooms are furnished to a high standard and offer lovely views of the extensive gardens and surrounding woodlands. The exquisite restaurant provides a fine dining experience with a traditional yet imaginative menu. A stay at Château de Rochecotte is a sheer delight in every way.
Night 10, 11 & 12: Hôtel Lutetia Paris Paris, France Built in 1910 in the heart of Saint-Germain des Prés on the fashionable Left Bank, Hôtel Lutetia Paris was the first art-deco hotel in Paris. It was a favorite of many noted painters and writers as well as Charles de Gaulle, who spent his honeymoon at the hotel. The stylish guestrooms evoke images of the art-deco period although the décor reflects a very contemporary style. The hotel’s gourmet restaurant, Paris, is frequented by sophisticated local fashion designers, editors, journalists and politicians.