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The Southern Route du
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The Fearrington House
Country Inn and Restaurant, along with fellow Relais & Chateaux
properties The Inn at Little Washington and Planters Inn, announce
the creation of the Southern Route du Bonheur, or “Road to
Happiness.” Travelers can now experience the finest of the South’s
regional cuisine, tour some of its most scenic byways and stay at
its finest independently owned luxury 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 offer an exceptional way to experience and learn about this
vibrant and culturally rich region.
The Inspiration
In 1954, five unique small properties in France banded together to
create a touring route from Paris to Nice called the "Route du
Bonheur." Guests were welcomed to each unique and special property
in turn as they traveled south. As guests experienced the quality
and service these properties offered, the Relais & Chateaux
association began to grow. Today, Relais & Châteaux is an exclusive
collection of 475 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55
countries.
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The Properties
The First Stop: 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 Next Stop: 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, 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,
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The Final Stop: 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.
Reservations and Contact
Information
Starting and concluding 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 Southeast and East Coast cities.
There are two convenient ways to reserve a Southern Route du
Bonheur. Reserve all three properties at one time by contacting
Relais & Chateaux’s Central Reservations via
email or toll free
in the U.S. at (800)735-2478. Or contact the reservations department
of each property directly:
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Call today to find your personal Southern Route du Bonheur!
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