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Relais & Châteaux Domaine La Butte aux Bois
Lanaken, Belgium
A harmony of nature and style: a sensational, indulgent unison of historic country estate, award-winning gourmet hotspot and eco-chic Spa Retreat. Located at the heart of Europe in the tranquil natural surroundings of the Hoge Kempen National Park, yet close to vibrant cities such as Maastricht, Brussels and Cologne. Recognised for excellent service and cosmopolitan flair. Celebrated for signature dishes by Chef de Cuisine Ralf Berendsen, who heads the 2-star Michelin and 4-toques Gault&Millau Restaurant La Source since 2011.
Spa Retreat La Forêt blends nature, wellbeing and contemporary design with ease. Exclusive: Doctor’s brand La Forêt by Dr. Bullens, created by one of Belgium’s most renowned dermatologists Dr Yolande Bullens-Goessens with a team of experts. Specialist dermatological consultations and minor cosmetic procedures are available at Dr Bullens-Goessens’ clinic at Spa Retreat La Forêt. Exclusive private fitness club Le Gym offers personal training with top coach Ingmar Harthoorn. Domaine La Butte aux Bois has 59 rooms, distributed throughout three buildings: main building Le Manoir, La Villa and the new Spa Retreat La Forêt.
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7 Valentine’s Day hotspots in Europe
Happy Valentine’s Day! Discover 7 European hotspots for an extraordinary getaway. There’s something for everyone, from gourmets to spa fanatics, skiers to bon viveurs!
It’s raining stars in Lanaken!
It’s raining stars in Lanaken! After a second Michelin star last year, Relais & Châteaux Domaine La Butte aux Bois has now achieved 5-star superior status!
Domaine La Butte aux Bois – Sterrenregen houdt aan in Lanaken
Relais & Châteaux Domaine La Butte aux Bois in Lanaken is bekroond met de hotelclassificatie 5***** Superior, een primeur voor Vlaanderen.
Tweede MICHELIN-ster voor restaurant LA SOURCE en Fine Dining Chef RALF BERENDSEN
Guide Michelin Gids 2018: Goed nieuws is er voor het fine-dining restaurant La Source in Lanaken dat een tweede ster bekomt.
DEUXIEME ETOILE MICHELIN POUR LE RESTAURANT LA SOURCE ET SON CHEF RALF BERENDSEN
L’édition 2018 du Guide Michelin pour la Belgique et le Luxembourg a été dévoilée le 20 novembre 2017 dans le cadre de Flanders Expo à Gand.
SECOND MICHELIN STAR
The 2018 edition of the Michelin Guide for Belgium and Luxembourg was presented at Flanders Expo in Gent on Monday 20 November 2017.
New SPA Retreat
Domaine La Butte aux Bois, Lanaken, Belgium, has announced the opening of Spa Retreat La Forêt in May 2017: an all surpassing new lifestyle experience.