Aix-les-Bains, FranceGresy-sur-Aix
Chateau Brachet
Restored Belle Époque estate
Gresy-sur-Aix Aix-les-Bains, France
Opened
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Resort LuxeOutside the door
Restored Belle Époque estate
The estate runs like an aristocratic country manor, where days revolve around croquet, woodland walks, and the solar-heated pool.
What it’s good at
Notable
The nineteenth-century residence of Dr. Léon Brachet, physician to European royalty.
Listed
Carrara marble suites, a nineteenth-century library, and dining under a glass conservatory.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
His former home now houses 15 individually styled rooms, each paying tribute to a notable guest from the Belle Époque.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Lac du Bourget is a short drive south, and the historic thermal bathhouses of Aix-les-Bains are close by.
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The rooms
Each room honors a notable Belle Époque guest, appointed with authentic period antiques and Carrara marble baths.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and pool
An indoor thermal suite holds a Finnish sauna and steam room, and an 18-metre pool stretches across the gardens.
At the table
La Table du Château serves seasonal tasting menus rooted in local terroir, with tables opening onto the garden terrace.
How it began
Owner Jean-Michel Belin acquired the neglected estate in 2010, directing a ten-year restoration by fifty craftsmen before opening in 2021.
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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.