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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon
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National GeographicJul 30

These grand hotels have legendary cellars—and centuries of history

Underneath these world-class stays, the past lives on with rare spirits and vintages, hidden walls, and secret passages that survived wars and even volcanic eruptions.

Geothermal cellar set in a lava cave formed by a volcano.

11 things in this story
  • The Retreat at Blue LagoonHotelGeothermal cellar set in a lava cave formed by a volcano.
  • Moss restaurantRestaurantMichelin-starred restaurant at The Retreat at Blue Lagoon.
  • Elsewhere
  • Hôtel de ParisHotelMonte Carlo, MonacoMonaco's largest hotel wine cellars span 16,000 square feet.
  • The StaffordHotelLondon, United KingdomCellar dates to 17th century, once connected to St. James' Palace.
  • Four Seasons Hotel George VHotelParis, FranceFamed cellar founded with the hotel in 1928, carved into rock.
  • Le CinqRestaurantParis, FranceOne of three Michelin-starred restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • L'OrangerieRestaurantParis, FranceOne of two Michelin-starred restaurants at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • Le GeorgeRestaurantParis, FranceA Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel George V.
  • Il Borro ToscanaHotelSan Giustino Valdarno, ItalyLuxury resort rests atop a medieval estate and village.
  • The Apartment at Tour d’ArgentHotelParis, FranceOne-bedroom micro-hotel overlooking the Seine and Paris skyline.
  • Tour d'ArgentRestaurantParis, FranceOne of the world's most historical restaurants, opened in 1582.
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