Château de Vignée

Château de Vignée has lived many lives over the centuries, from a hunting lodge in the 1600s to a field hospital in World War II. Its history is part of its present-day appeal, with relics from the past conscientiously restored, like the old chateau and courtyard. The 24 guest rooms and suites reflect the forest-shrouded Belgian Ardennes region, with wooden walls, dark paint and large windows that let in plenty of sunshine.

Arden, the luxury hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, is helmed by chef Marius Bosmans, whose terroir-led cuisine has attracted the attention of critics and diners around the globe. Dishes are made utilizing produce grown from the castle’s greenhouse and the kitchen’s garden.

Make time for the onsite spa, which includes a hammam, a Finnish sauna and an indoor heated pool with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the surrounding wooded grounds.