PAID CONTENT FOR CHATEAU BRACHET
Château Brachet SAVOIE, FRANCE
Just three miles from the shores of Lake Bourget on the outskirts of the small town of Grésy-sur- Aix, this four-star hotel is housed in a beautifully restored historic residence. There are 15 rooms and suites, a wellness area and gourmet restaurant. Active guests who love the outdoors will enjoy the 15-acre landscaped park, 18-metre outdoor swimming pool, solarium and facilities for tennis and padel, pétanque, croquet, badminton and volleyball. There’s also a giant-sized chessboard as well as a large golf training area. Staying at Château Brachet is not just about
being pampered and indulging in excellent gastronomy, but a chance to travel back in history. The establishment is the ultimate homage to Dr Léon Brachet, one of the last owners of this stately home. His efforts to transform Aix-les-Bains into the queen of spa resorts at the end of the 19th century saw him mingle with the aristocracy. For today’s owners, the acquisition of this
building in 2010 was a case of love at first sight and a gamble. They explain: “We had to wake up the sleeping beauty. Turning it into a hotel was
a rather wild dream. This renovation, which we wanted as faithful as possible to the rules of the art and soul of the buildings, was made possible because, just before the time of the sale, we were made aware of many historical components around this residence and its owners/visitors. We brought in three contemporary history master’s degree students from the University of Grenoble who took a very active part in researching the history of the château and were slowly able to piece together the puzzle of this intricate heritage.” The goal was for the château to embody the
French art of living and to recreate the relaxed atmosphere of the age. To convey the beauty of Aix-les-Bains, where aristocrats, royalty, artists and intellectuals — from Austrian Empress ‘Sissi’ to Sarah Bernhardt, Queen Victoria, King George I and the thespian Coquelin brothers — all came for the thermal ‘seasons’. After a 10-year restoration, the building has been transformed into an elegant boutique-hotel that offers modern comfort as well as a unique journey back into a forgotten era: Aix-les-Bains’ golden age as a spa resort.
Don’t miss Savour wine-tasting in the Cave de Léon, before enjoying superb gastronomy in the relaxed atmosphere of this historic hotel
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KEY FACILITIES • Executive golf course, including a putting green, driving range and 18-hole ‘Golf Adventure’
• English gardens with outdoor games • 18-metre heated swimming pool • Fitness space • Private tennis court • Croquet • Pétanque • Volleyball • Two private padel courts • Cigar lounge
Get in touch
chateaubrachet.com
T: +33 (0) 4586 20101 E:
infos@chateaubrachet.com
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