Self-drive Eastern France Hotels

For full accommodation details, please contact us. We have selected a range of smaller hotels and châteaux for this tour. The properties are all located outside the large cities, either situated in their own parkland or vineyards, or in small French villages. The hotels proposed all meet our standards for ‘Elegance’ grade accommodation. These are characterful hotels and whilst usually 4* hotels, some of the hotels may lack the facilities to receive the official rating (for example they may not have a lift if it is a historic château). We work with a very wide range of hotels in all of our featured regions, therefore we are happy to look at alternatives if there is a hotel that you would prefer, or if you would like to upgrade some / all of the package to 5* accommodation.

Hostellerie La Briqueterie & Spa – 5* – Champagne

The luxurious 5-star Hostellerie La Briqueterie & Spa is an idyllic base from which to explore the prestigious Champagne region. Nestled among the vineyards near Épernay, this refined country house offers an inviting blend of contemporary comfort and classic French charm. The hotel features 40 beautifully renovated rooms and suites, surrounded by four hectares of peaceful land including a herb garden, rose garden, and orchard. Guests can indulge in seasonal French cuisine at the hotel’s gourmet restaurant and enjoy the on-site Maison Caulières Spa offers a heated indoor pool, hammam, jacuzzi, and a range of bespoke treatments.

A la Cour d’Alsace – 4* – Alsace

The A la Cour d’Alsace hotel, set in beautiful gardens, is the former home of the barons of Gail and nestles against the old ramparts of the small town of Obernai.  The hotel boasts two restaurants; the gastronomic Jardin des Remparts, a refined dining room, offering seasonal, traditional recipes, and Le Caveau de Gail, a more relaxed, cosy ambiance, with hearty Alsatian recipes to tempt your  taste buds. The Spa offers many different treatments, and the hotel also benefits from a hammam, sauna and swimming pool. A la Cour d’Alsace has 53 comfortable, modern rooms, furnished simply, yet elegantly with traditional styled pale wood furniture.

Hotel le Richebourg – 4* – Burgundy

Ideally located in the renowned village of Vosne Romanee, at the centre of the prestigious vineyards of the Côte de Nuits, Le Richebourg is a haven of comfort offering high quality services and 26 charming rooms for guests to enjoy a truly memorable stay. Guests have the opportunity to benefit from unlimited access to the Sauna, Steam Room and Hot Tub. The hotel’s gourmet restaurant has a lovely terrace with a splendid view on the gardens, ideal to enjoy a peaceful dinner.

Hotel de la Villeon -4* – Rhône Valley

Inspired by the 18^th Century, the décor is a subtle blend of tradition and modernity, where comfort meets pleasure and relaxation. The elegance and refinement of the hotel can be felt through its furnishings, for example the authentic mantelpieces, the stone stairway with its wrought iron banister and the walnut front door- parts of the hotel are actually classified as historical monuments. Spread across three floors, this boutique establishment offers sixteen guest rooms, which include three Suites and one of the rooms has a private balcony.

Château des Alpilles – 5* – Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Once a 19th-century manor house, Château des Alpilles is now a luxurious 5* boutique hotel, lovingly restored by the Bon family after years of neglect. Today, it is run by a warm mother and daughter team who welcome guests like old friends, creating a charming “home from home” atmosphere. Nestled in four hectares of peaceful parkland just minutes from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, the Château offers a tranquil retreat with fountains, Magnolia trees and exotic plants. The elegant rooms in the main house feature high ceilings, fireplaces and 19th-century furnishings, while additional suites in the converted country house, chapel and old wash house provide a more contemporary Provençal charm. During the warmer months, guests can relax by the outdoor pool with light refreshments, and in the evening, savour refined French cuisine at the on-site gastronomic restaurant.