Zornitza Family Estate Relais & Châteaux and the Routes du Bonheur

Relais & Châteaux offers Routes du Bonheur – suggestions for travel itineraries that suit your wishes and the experiences you would like to discover.

From Romania to the Greek shores of the Aegean Sea and its turquoise waters through Bulgaria, Sofia and Zornitza Family Estate Relais & Châteaux. “The Route of Happiness” crosses mountains and valleys, cities with rich cultural heritage and immerses travellers in local customs, traditions and national cuisines culminating in the crystal clear waters of northern Greece.
The trip starts at Epoque Hotel in Bucharest, located in the center of the city and offering peaceful seclusion. The hotel is in French neoclassical style with warm décor inspired by the local history and heritage. At the intimate and stylish Hotel L’Atelier, French chef Samuel Le Torriellec offers his exceptional signature cuisine. And Le Bistrot Français restaurant creates alchemy from French and Romanian cultures.

The next destination from Routes du Bonheur is Zornitza Family Estate Relais & Châteaux. Created by the dream of a family of aesthetes, it enchants with the sublime harmony of luxury, style and nature. The philosophy of this place is to offer a unique feeling of happiness, tranquillity, beauty, tradition and hospitality. The cuisine is incredible – fusion, based on traditional Bulgarian dishes and products. The quality of food and wine are raised in a cult.

Zornitza Family Estate Relais & Châteaux, located in Bulgaria has its own production of wine, honey, truffles, organic fruits and vegetables. The family estate presents the southern part of Bulgaria in all its luxury and authenticity – from local traditions to historical wealth. One can also taste stunning wines its beautiful cellar as well as in 13 other wineries in the area.

“The Route of Happiness” ends at Avaton Luxury Villas Resort on the Aegean coast. The place where the Titans fought with the gods where Mount Athos soars into the sky and where the Virgin Mary blessed the shores. The elegant style of the contemporary villas at Avaton Luxury Villas Resort, set on a private beach, is a reflection of this mythological spectacle. We recommend the chef’s dishes, adding his own style to the freshly caught seafood, flavouring them with wild herbs from his exceptional garden.