Wine tourism: 3 hotels for wine lovers in France
Would you like to experience wine in a different way, away from the usual wine tours? The Originals Relais offers three authentic hotels in the heart of France’s vineyards. Between Cognac, Gaillac and Champagne, each place combines local charm, meticulous hospitality and the art of wine tasting.
Le Relais de Saint-Preuil – A stopover in the heart of Cognac
Nestled between Cognac and Grande Champagne, this ancient residence embodies the rustic elegance of the Charente region’s heritage. Le Relais de Saint-Preuil offers a unique immersion in the world of the region’s prestigious crus. The hosts, Sven and Steven, are passionate about hospitality and gastronomy, and offer a refined and discreet stay. Tastings of rare cognacs take place in a soothing setting, between a garden planted with trees and a seasonal swimming pool. A few steps away, hiking trails wind through the vineyards, inviting you to take a stroll. This is an address for wine aesthetes in search of authenticity and serenity.
Château de Tauziès – Wine to the rhythm of Gaillac
In the Tarn region of France, Château de Tauziès is surrounded by 32 hectares of AOC Gaillac vines. The estate grows its own grapes and produces unique cuvées such as “Les Cèdres”. Visitors can taste the various expressions of the terroir on site, in an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. The château’s 15 suites combine refined style and modern comfort, some with kitchenettes. In the morning, a breakfast basket awaits you discreetly outside the door. The outdoor swimming pool and wooded park invite you to extend your pleasures. This is a place that combines nature, heritage and wine culture with finesse.
Hôtel du Golf de l’Ailette – Champagne by the lake
Situated on the shores of Lac d’Ailette, this four-star hotel offers a peaceful getaway at the gateway to the Champagne region. The 58 rooms, all facing the lake, offer soothing, light-filled views. In addition to a heated swimming pool, massage room and nearby golf course, the hotel also boasts a fine dining experience. The menu changes every week, highlighting local wines perfectly matched to homemade dishes. Whether on the terrace or facing the sunset, every meal becomes a complete sensory experience. It’s the ideal place to combine wine discovery and relaxation in the heart of nature.
The Originals Relais offers much more than accommodation: it’s an experience in its own right, designed for lovers of wine and peace and quiet. These three hotels allow guests to immerse themselves in emblematic terroirs, through encounters, flavors and sincere hospitality. Far from mass tourism, they invite you to take your time, to savor, to feel.
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