Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle de Bournet's story straddles two continents: Europe and South America. Alexandra is part of the sixth generation to devote themselves to the famous Grand Marnier liqueur, which was created by her great-grandfather in 1880. She went on a long trip to the "New World" in the early 90s with her husband Cyril de Bournet, with the idea of finding new land and producing great wines. Of all the territories they visited, one place particularly fascinated them: Apalta in the Colchagua Valley, Chile...
Twenty-five years after discovering this continent, Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle de Bournet gives us her Route du Bonheur, offering the opportunity to discover both sides of the Andes Mountain Range. Such a different mountainous and desert world between Argentina and Chile. As Alexandra points out, on the Argentine side, the Andes descend in a very gentle way, with pink and clear colours. You can admire some of beautiful sunset views over the mountain sides. They create more of a steep relief on the Chilean side. The colours are darker, but the rivers flow towards the Pacific Ocean. A unique journey for its decor and Relais & Châteaux…
This route was created by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle de Bournet, Owner of the Lapostolle Residence
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Hotel and restaurant in the mountains. To be alone, or virtually alone, facing the infinite land of Patagonia: Awasi Patagonia offers an experience unlike any other. A collection of independent villas, in a private reserve, offers total seclusion and stunning views of the forest, Sarmiento Lake and Torres del Paine National Park. Each villa is allocated its own guide and vehicle, allowing guests to explore the magnificent countryside at their own pace and see condors, guanacos and perhaps a puma. At the end of the day, they will return to a warm and cozy main lodge, restaurant and villas inspired by Patagonian shelters.
Guests who visit our Lodge in Patagonia might also be interested in our property in Atacama. If you are traveling through Chile, we recommend visiting the two most famous destinations of Chile (the Atacama Desert and Torres del Paine) with a “Tailor-Made” quality of service that only Awasi provides.
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This is both an end of the world landscape and an absolutely spectacular site. This national park is home to virtually eternal glaciers, mountains with changing colours, forests, valleys, lakes and lagoons. Founded in 1959, it was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1978. There are many ways to...
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard. Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle, great-granddaughter of the creator of Grand Marnier, is the force behind Viña Lapostolle, with a winery and hotel nestled in the hills overlooking Chile’s spectacular Apalta Vineyards in the Colchagua Valley. This unique setting, combining a respect for nature with cutting-edge design, invites you to experience Lapostolle. A team of chefs prepares a special menu for each wine, using organic vegetables from the garden and top-quality seasonal products. Biking through the vineyards and trekking the trails of the native forests are a good complement to the activities linked to wine, beginning with a tour and private tasting in the winery.
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Punta de Lobos can be found around 100 km west of Santa Cruz on the Pacific coast. A gorgeous beach dominated by an imposing cliff, the place is renowned for its sunsets. If you're lucky you might even catch a glimpse of the famous «Lobos» (Sea lions) lounging on the nearby rocks. The site is very popular...
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Colchagua Valley
Composed of intimate and prestigious vineyards, this valley is certainly one of the most beautiful wine routes (red) in Chile. From one land to another, these grape varieties that were imported from France in the 19th century each express their individuality here. The best way to explore Colchagua is...
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Punta de Lobos beach
Punta de Lobos can be found around 100 km west of Santa Cruz on the Pacific coast. A gorgeous beach dominated by an imposing cliff, the place is renowned for its sunsets. If you're lucky you might even catch a glimpse of the famous «Lobos» (Sea lions) lounging on the nearby rocks. The site is very popular...
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Colchagua Valley
Composed of intimate and prestigious vineyards, this valley is certainly one of the most beautiful wine routes (red) in Chile. From one land to another, these grape varieties that were imported from France in the 19th century each express their individuality here. The best way to explore Colchagua is...
Hotel and restaurant in a village. Awasi, in the north of Chile, is a stunning spot, majestic in its beauty and hidden away in the immense Atacama Desert, the most arid place on earth. This tiny hotel, a cosy and secluded haven in a historic setting, has been designed to fit harmoniously into the local culture and environment. It offers its guests unique ‘bespoke’ experiences and a choice of customised packages and 4x4 excursions with their own guide (a guide is assigned to each guest room). Its ‘all-inclusive’ programme gives the traveller total peace of mind to enjoy a wonderful experience.
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At just an hour and a half drive from Valparaíso, Chile's capital is certainly worth visiting for its heritage and museums. The Museum of Precolombian Art exhibits anthropomorphic objects, shamanic instruments and some of the finest fabrics in the Andes, while the Museum of Fine Arts houses major works...
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The Valley of the Moon, Atacama
We start exploring the vastness of the desert to the west of San Pedro de Atacama. The Valley of the Moon is a landscape straight out of a science fiction film. It gets its name from the absence of any apparent sign of life - with the exception of a species of lizard. Shaped by water and wind erosion...
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El Tatio Geysers
El Tatio Geysers sit at 4,320 meters above sea level, 90 kilometres from the market town of San Pedro de Atacama. This geothermal field is best seen at sunrise as the steam which seeps from cracks in the ground is most impressive in the dark. Like a firework display, steam and water splutter and bubble...
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The museums of Santiago
At just an hour and a half drive from Valparaíso, Chile's capital is certainly worth visiting for its heritage and museums. The Museum of Precolombian Art exhibits anthropomorphic objects, shamanic instruments and some of the finest fabrics in the Andes, while the Museum of Fine Arts houses major works...
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The Valley of the Moon, Atacama
We start exploring the vastness of the desert to the west of San Pedro de Atacama. The Valley of the Moon is a landscape straight out of a science fiction film. It gets its name from the absence of any apparent sign of life - with the exception of a species of lizard. Shaped by water and wind erosion...
Hotel and restaurant in a park. At the foot of the Andes, in the spellbinding town of Salta (meaning “beauty” in the Quechua language), the elegant House of Jasmines cultivates the art of hospitality. On 100 hectares of grounds, guests can listen to nature quietly breathing under the centuries-old trees and smell flowering jasmine in a landscape imbued with the magic of the Quechua traditions. In the new restaurant, La Table de House of Jasmines, you can admire the large open fireplace, watch meat being cooked in the old earthen oven and enjoy breathtaking views of the Andes. The simple, tasty cuisine showcases fresh produce from the garden.
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At approximately 3,000 m above sea level, these valleys are one of Argentina's most beautiful natural sites. From Salta to Cafayate via Cachi, you can follow Route 40, the legendary road that follows the Rio Calchaquí. The road rises through the red mountains and shapes carved into the rock. Exceptional...
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Salta Heritage and Museum
Salta means «beauty» in Quechua, the ancient language of the Andean Indians. Its name sums up this beautiful city that nestles at the foot of the Andes Mountain Range. The city, which is also the capital of Noroeste, is nearly 1,200 m above sea level. Under the pink facade of the baroque cathedral, many...
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Gaucho gathering, Salta
On 17 June each year, Salta celebrates the memory of its greatest hero: General Martin Miguel Güemes. Originally from the city, the great man fought with all his might in the War of Independence (1810-1825). Thousands of gauchos are proud of this resistance and continue to gather here to mark the occasion...
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Calchaquí Valleys
At approximately 3,000 m above sea level, these valleys are one of Argentina's most beautiful natural sites. From Salta to Cafayate via Cachi, you can follow Route 40, the legendary road that follows the Rio Calchaquí. The road rises through the red mountains and shapes carved into the rock. Exceptional...
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Salta Heritage and Museum
Salta means «beauty» in Quechua, the ancient language of the Andean Indians. Its name sums up this beautiful city that nestles at the foot of the Andes Mountain Range. The city, which is also the capital of Noroeste, is nearly 1,200 m above sea level. Under the pink facade of the baroque cathedral, many...
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Argentina and Chile, along the Andes Mountains
This route was created by Alexandra Marnier Lapostolle de Bournet, Owner of the Lapostolle Residence
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