1954 - 2024 Relais & Ch?teaux celebrates its 70th anniversary

May 10, 2024

The Association, ever faithful to the principles established by its founders Nelly and Marcel Tilloy, has been shining and standing solidly on its values since 1954, traveling the world in more than 65 countries and 580 properties from one stop to another on the Routes du Bonheur.

PARIS, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 12, 1954, the Relais de Campagne is born:eight properties located between Paris and Nice unite under the slogan'La Route du Bonheur'The Road to Happiness. They would write the first chapter in the history of the Association,a meaningful movement that inspires its guests to discover the world in the most beautiful of ways.

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Starting in 1960,Relais de Campagne expands outside of Francewith its first European properties.

In 1974,Relais de Campagne merges with Chteaux Htels to become Relais & Chteaux. That same year, the association creates Relais Gourmandsto highlight gastronomy within its properties.

In 1975,Relais & Chteaux welcomes its first properties in the USA, Canada and Japan.

By 1992,Relais & Chteaux expands its global footprint to 40 countries.

In 2014,Relais & Chteaux presents its Vision with 20 commitmentsat UNESCO, pledging to preserve the world's cuisines,share its passion for beauty and taste and promote a more humane world.

Today, in 2024, the Association, presided by LaurentGardinier, gathers 580 unique properties throughout the world, owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs who are passionate about their craft and deeply committed to forging warm, lasting relationships with their guests.

Relais & Chteaux also brings together a network of the most Michelin-starred restaurants in the world: we count 376 Michelin Stars, including 40 Green Stars,a symbol of the Association's excellence in gastronomy and the desire to protect, promote and enhance the richness and diversity of local cuisines and hospitality traditions all over the world.

More than a brand,Relais & Chteaux represents a profound philosophy:to create a better world through cuisine and hospitality.

Contacts:
Lars Seifert, Chief Communications Officer, l.seifert@relaischateaux.com
Isabelle Guguen, Head of PR & Influence, i.gueguen@relaischateaux.com

SOURCE Relais et Chateaux

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