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Chateaux de Bagnols
Top 10 European
luxury and charming
Wine Hotels 2009 / 10

A selection of the 10 best European wine hotels and hotels with wine cellars, leaders in the industry due to their excellent location, service and facilities.

SPAIN: Marqués de Riscal Hotel (2), Read's Hotel (4), Peralada Wine Spa & Golf Hotel (6) and Hacienda Zorita (10)

FRANCE: Chateau de Bagnols (1), Les Sources de Caudalie (5) and Chateau de
Berne (8)

PORTUGAL: Aquapura Douro Valley
Hotel (7) and Casa da Calçada (9)

ITALY: L'Andana Hotel (3)

1. CHATEAU DE BAGNOLS

BEAUJOLAIS REGION WINE RUTE
Bagnols, France

This XIII century castle is one of France’s historical monuments boasting incredible towers, honey coloured stone and a spectacular lifting bridge. Located in south-eastern France, near Lyon, among vineyards, forests and green hills, the hotel is nestled in the heart of the Beaujolais countryside. This 5 star luxury hotel also has its very own Michelin star restaurant.



Hotel Marques de Riscal
Hotel L'Andana
Read's Hotel
 
2. MARQUÉS DE RISCAL HOTEL

LA RIOJA WINE ROUTE
Elciego, Álava, Basque Country, SPAIN

With its avant-garde and innovative design,
this luxurious hotel is designed by architect Frank Gehry and is managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The hotel’s source of pride is its wine-producing tradition, stress-relieving atmosphere, an incredible wine collection, a wide variety of winetheraphy treatments and an exquisite gastronomical
selection, which can be enjoyed while gazing
out at the vineyard.

3. HOTEL L'ANDANA

TUSCANY WINE ROUTE
Castiglione della Pescaia, Tuscany, ITALY

L’Andana Hotel used to be the home and hunting ground of the Great Duque of Tuscany. The estate extends over 500 hectares and is near the sea, in the heart of the Maremma countryside in Tuscany. With some splendid views over olive groves and vineyards, the restaurant is under the management of renowned chef Alain Ducasse and, coupled with its exquisite and impressive spa, make L’Andana an unforgettable place.

4. READ'S HOTEL

MAJORCA WINE ROUTE
Manacor, Majorca, Balearic Islands, SPAIN

This stately mansion is surrounded by immense and spectacular gardens and comprises its very own vineyard in Santa Maria, Mallorca. The mansion is in itself a work of art, with walls covered by frescoes and its rooms boasting a mixture of contemporary and antique pieces. Also within the hotel grounds we find the Vespasian Spa, over 650 m2 large, and its restaurant which has been awarded one Michelin star.



Les Sources de caudalie
Hotel Peralada Wine Spa & Golf
Hotel Aquapura Douro Valley
5. LES SOURCES DE CAUDALIE

BURDEOUX WINE ROUTE
Burdeoux- Martillac, FRANCE

Charming hotel with winetheraphy situated in the heart of the Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, one of the largest vineyards in Graves, Médoc.
The centre is famous for its soothing treatments which include anti-ageing and weight loss
programs as well as its signature cuisine
restaurants.
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6. PERALADA WINE SPA & GOLF HOTEL

EMPORDA WINE ROUTE
Peralada , Gerona, Catalonia, SPAIN

A spectacular five star hotel located in the heart of the Alt Emporda, within a golf course and surrounded by natural parks. A stunning property just 15 minutes away from the best beaches where you can enjoy a varied cultural, gastronomical and wine offer as well
as an array of sport and health-improving activities. Peralada includes a WineSpa and a restaurant
serving local dishes.

7. AQUAPURA DOURO VALLEY HOTEL

VALLE DO DOURO WINE ROUTE
Lamego, Douro, PORTUGAL

Located in the southern Banks of the Duero river,
this hotel comprised of suites and villas is a point
of reference in the luxury hotel niche. Sophisticated and innovative, it uses Asian materials in its decoration acting perfectly as the link between river and vineyards. Its luxury gastronomical choice
is inspired by Mediterranean flavours and always keeps seasonal products in mind.



Chateaux de Berne
Casa da Calçada
Hacienda Zorita
8. CHATEAU DE BERNE
PROVENCE REGION WINE ROUTE
Lorgues, Provence, FRANCE

An exclusive private residence located in the Provence. Chateau de Berne is a 600 hectare wine-producing property located in a peaceful and tranquil environment. The hotel oozes charm and is nestled among forests and vineyards that cover over 80 hectares and reach as far as the wine cellar walls. The restaurant’s creative cuisine is based on the combination of local produce with the property’s wines.


9. CASA DA CALÇADA
RUTA OF OPORTO AND VINHO VERDE
Amarante, Porto, PORTUGAL

A boutique hotel in the centre of the historical
city of Amarante, between Oporto and the
wonderful Duero Valley. This beautiful stately mansion has a renowned restaurant offering
creative menus that guests can enjoy while overlooking unique landscapes and taste
wines from the Vinho Verde region. In this
area we also find many World Heritage sites.

10. HACIENDA ZORITA
ARRIBES DEL DUERO WINE ROUTE
Valverdón , Salamanca, Castile and Leon, SPAIN

This old XIV century Dominican monastery enjoys its own windmill, chapel and hundred-year-old trees. A river quietly runs beneath the monumental Casa Grande building, with its stone façade which sits 5 stories high, and used to be the convent and hospital. This wine hotel is only 12 kms from Salamanca and merges oenology, art and architecture so its guests can fully enjoy the peaceful surroundings and enlighten all their senses.


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