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Domaine de Chateauvieux (Geneva Satigny)

GETAWAYS • Switzerland

Just outside of Geneva, a two and a half hour train ride from Paris, Domaine de Chateauvieux is a quiet refuge from the city in a location that still allows easy access to the culture and shopping of the Swiss capital. Featuring 12 rooms and a suite, the Relais & Chateaux property welcomes guests on a sprawling property that includes its own vineyard. The terroir here runs deep: Some of the walls of the hotel and restaurant date back to the 13th century.

The staff welcomes guests into the main house and guides them to their rooms, offering heavy old-school keys reminiscent of the Dark Ages. Dark woods, rich rugs, and the nicest sheets and pillows make for a comfortable stay in the rooms.

Dining on the property is a key perk. Breakfast, an intimate experience, is served in a small villa next to the property’s wonderful shop, where several products made on site are sold. Dinner is lengthy, but maintains a nice pace, with a variety of courses that keep the meal entertaining. Chef Philippe Chevrier is a committed lifelong craftsman of his profession. He selects local products and lets seasons guide his preparations, taking some of the potential stuffiness out of a multi-course meal production. And the hospitality hits the highest note. –Andra Zeppelin

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