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The Southern Route du
Bonheur
a self-guided tour of the south's
finest hotels and restaurants |
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ABOUT ROUTE DU BONHEUR
The Road to Happiness
In 1954, five unique small properties in France banded together to
create a touring route from Paris to Nice called the "Route du
Bonheur." As guests experienced the quality
and service these properties offered, the
Relais & Chateaux
association began to grow.
Today, Relais & Châteaux is a collection of 475 of the finest hotels and restaurants in 55
countries - including The Fearrington House!
ARRANGING YOUR TRIP
Reserve all properties at once using Relais & Chateaux’s Central Reservations via
email or toll free
in the U.S. at (800) 735-2478.
Or contact each property directly:
The Jefferson
1200 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20036
Reservations: (202) 448-2300 or
reservations@jeffersondc.com
The Inn
at Little Washington
Middle and Main Street
Washington, VA 22747
Reservations: (540) 675–3800
The Fearrington House
2000 Fearrington Village Center
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Reservations: (919) 542-2121 or
fhouse@fearrington.com
Planters
Inn
112 North Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Reservations: (843) 722-2345 or
reservations@plantersinn.com
Traveling Your Route
Arranging the tour at the same or different airports
is easy with the following major airports to choose from:
Washington, D.C.’s Dulles Airport (IAD), the Raleigh-Durham
International Airport (RDU) and Charlotte’s Douglas International
Airport (CLT). Charleston’s airport (CHS) also offers direct service to a
number of East Coast cities.
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Travelers can now experience the
finest of the South’s cuisine, tour some of its most scenic byways
and stay at its finest independently owned properties through this
self-directed itinerary. Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains,
North Carolina’s Piedmont and South Carolina’s low country, these
inns, all members of
Relais & Chateaux,
an association of the finest hotels and restaurants in the world, offer an exceptional way to experience
and learn about this vibrant and culturally rich region.
This self-guided tour allows you to
experience three distinct Southern regions and three properties each
with a unique character, offering you a wealth of rich experiences
for you to treasure. Learn more about these three properties:
The Jefferson
The Jefferson enjoys a well-earned reputation as Washington’s finest
small hotel. Since 1923, this Beaux Arts jewel has presided over the
corner of 16th and M Streets. It is home to one of the city’s finest
restaurants, Plume, and a spa that uses botanicals grown in Thomas
Jefferson’s Monticello gardens. The Jefferson re-opened in 2009
after a two year renovation, and now shines brighter than ever.
The Inn at Little Washington
Only an hour’s drive from Washington, D.C. at the foot of the
Blue Ridge Mountains, this 18-suite hideaway in the country was
created by Patrick O’Connell. Centered in the charming colonial
village of Little Washington, the Inn offers lovely accommodations
and American gourmet cuisine locally sourced from the Virginia
countryside.
The Fearrington House
Five hours south by car lies The Fearrington House, in a tranquil
farm setting just outside of Chapel Hill in the cultural and
academic center of the state. Guests at the 35-room inn enjoy
expansive gardens, boutique shops, a spa, and gourmet restaurants. The
Fearrington House, recently voted one of America’s top 50 best
restaurants on OpenTable, is located in the former farm homestead,
serving sophisticated contemporary American cuisine.
Planters Inn
Five hours south is Planters Inn in Charleston, SC - one of
America’s most historically significant and romantic cities. Expect
to find upscale period-style furnishings and four poster beds in
each of the inn's 64 luxurious rooms. Antique shops, art galleries
and the theatre district are just outside the door. The Peninsula
Grill, named Charleston’s best restaurant 12 years running, offers
award-winning gourmet dining.
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