It is the most eagerly awaited dessert of the year! All across Europe, as the festive season approaches, pastry chefs out-invent one another with new interpretations of this traditional must-eat treat. Here’s a collection of these delicacies for you to try before opening the presents under the tree.
A stay at the Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge in the Nambiti Private Game Reserve is a gift you give yourself, a moment far from the urban clamor. Here, wildlife and life in the wild weave their spells; days are measured by sunrise and sunset as you share experiences with the animals of the savannah.
Following a devastating wildfire nearby, two R&C properties are back.
Ol Donyo Lodge, Kenya, by the German Tatjana Prenzel.
A bridge between past and present – this is no doubt the first impression visitors have of the Burg-Schwarzenstein Hotel, some sixty kilometers (thirty-seven miles) from Frankfurt, Germany.
Staying in a hotel that was built in the year 1217 is destined to be a singular experience. But nothing prepares you for the striking visit to the remarkable Château de Bagnols.
Located between Houston and Austin in the expanse of cattle pastures and spring time bluebonnet wildflowers, The Inn at Dos Brisas is more than just a place to “relax and be at one with nature.”
Chef Georges Blanc talks about Bresse chicken. Having served as president of the Protected Designation of Origin “A.O.P. Volaille de Bresse” since 1986, he is committed to respecting and promoting the high-quality products of his region.
In the heart of Shanghai's former French Concession, a discreet Cantonese restaurant is pairing authentic Chinese haute cuisine with the finest French wines.
At Talloires, Jean Sulpice has spent three years creating extraordinary cuisine in an extraordinary location.
The Little Nell's young new wine director shares his favorite wine regions and his plans for the Aspen hotel's celebrated wine program.
Near Reims, L'Assiette Champenoise improves a passion for gastronomy, loving attention to detail, and a ceaseless homage to the best champagnes on the planet.
The spirit of Christmas celebrated in the diverse corners of Europe shows up in an exciting pastiche of tales and traditions. One of the finest ways to experience this is to cast yourself into the centre of the merriment: a Christmas Market.
In the small town of Ébreuil in central France, Chef Évelyne Debourg just received the François Rabelais prize, which recognizes individuals for their work in promoting food cultural heritage in France and throughout the world.
When it comes to Danish design, believe the hype. We’ve picked six places where you can dive into these aesthetic waters – well beyond mere modern and contemporary creations – in the city that practically defines the genre: Copenhagen.
Relais & Châteaux gift boxes now come in pouches made in South Africa from... plastic bottles! The Joinery, a local South African lifestyle brand, has perfected this astounding technology.
Food on the Edge, the quintessential Irish food event taking place in Galway this October 21 and 22, will play host to several Relais & Châteaux chefs as they share their commitment to sustainable fishing.
From October 3rd to 6th, the chefs of Relais et Châteaux take part in the international event Food for Change to combat climate change and protect biodiversity. Watch the videos of their favorite products in Instants !