The much anticipated 2011 Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers’ Travel Awards were revealed earlier this week in London. The five star Château de la Chèvre d’Or on the French Riviera scored an unprecedented fourth place in the category ‘Overseas Leisure Hotels – Europe, Asia Minor & the Russian Federation’, thereby beating heavyweight competition, coming in as one of the smallest hotels in the category and the highest ranking Relais & Châteaux hotel worldwide.

The hotel approaches the end of a fabulous 2011 season, marking a considerable increase in UK clients at the hotel as well as in their hugely popular 2** Michelin Gastronomic Restaurant ‘La Chèvre d’Or’, which is a culinary destination in its own right. The endorsement by the discerning Condé Nast readership confirms the iconic status of this extraordinary hotel, perched on the rock of Eze and offering the most stunning, grandiose vistas imaginable. The 37 rooms & suites are scattered throughout spectacular terraced gardens, some of them accessible from the idyllic medieval village lanes. Each room is different, all highly individual and ranging from elegant romantic to outright dramatic.

The renowned Chèvre d’Or restaurant is the epitome of French Gastronomy complemented by finest wines and a level of professional, yet charming service which is frequently described as sublime. Three further restaurants provide clients with a variety of dining options throughout the day and the seasons, from easy snacks by the Roman pool to delectable grills and salads or Provençal specialities, always based on freshest local produce.

The hotel is situated in historic Eze Village, 500 m above the Mediterranean Sea between Nice and Monte Carlo and just 18km from Nice International Airport. It is open from March through to end of October. The Château de la Chèvre d’Or joined Relais & Châteaux in 1955 and is one of the longest standing members of the world’s most distinctive Hotel Association with now over 400 hotels and restaurants in over 55 countries.

The Chèvre d’Or has a unique sense of place, it is a ‘must visit’ destination for seasoned travellers and aficionados of fine living, exquisite gastronomy and unforgettable panoramas. The management and staff are honoured and delighted about this tremendous approval by Condé Nast Traveller readers. For the full listing of ‘The World’s Top 100’ see the October 2011 edition of Condé Nast Traveller UK.

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A refined colonial atmosphere dominates the interior throughout, but particularly the hall, the bar and the a la carte restaurant, where inspirational Moroccan food is served. The intimate spa follows pure Moroccan traditions.

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Unique in the world: the 10,000sqm alpine relaxation garden.
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The gastronomic restaurant under Chef Fabrice Voulin carries two Michelin stars for over 10 years, the wine list is sheer poetry and service impeccable throughout. A member of Relais & Châteaux since 1955!

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Excellent culinary offerings respect the seasons and hugely comfortable rooms meet the expectations of demanding international clients. Superb leisure facilities.

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