Maziieres-en-Gatine, France
Alexandra Palace - La Maison Younan
Woodland golf château
Maziieres-en-Gatine, France
Renovated
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
La Maison YounanWoodland golf château
It runs like a private country estate, where eighteen championship holes wind through quiet woods and estate ponds.
What it’s good at
Listed
Versailles-style suites with gilt trim and marble bathrooms overlook the estate grounds.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Rooms split between classical grandeur and unexpected quirks: one suite has exposed beams and a mustard velvet chair under a sloped ceiling, another goes full Versailles
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In wooded parkland surrounding Golf du Petit Chene, well outside Mazieres-en-Gatine village.
The rooms
Suites have gilt-edged chairs and brocade upholstery. Upstairs, attic rooms tuck beneath sloped ceilings and exposed timber beams.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool sits in the gardens, lined with sun loungers beside the château's brick facade.
At the table
Le Daniel's serves seasonal regional cooking under crystal chandeliers, and the bar pours drinks across a Carrara marble counter.
How it began
A fire gutted the château during its 2016 renovation, sparking a three-year rebuild that restored its nineteenth-century silhouette.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.