Self-drive Eastern France Hotels

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For full accommodation details, please contact us. We have selected a range of smaller hotels and chateau 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 chateau). 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.

Château de Rilly – 4* – Champagne

The rurally-situated Château de Rilly is an elegant base from which to explore the prestigious Champagne region. One of the Château’s greatest features is its gourmet restaurant. Here, you will enjoy fine but traditional cuisine in an elegant and convivial setting. The hotel’s cosy bar serves an extensive selection of premium Champagnes by the bottle or by the glass. The Château’s fifteen bedrooms are each named after a prestigious Champagne House and are individually styled and decorated in a modern and refined fashion.©Château-de-Rilly-la-Montagne

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.Credits-A-la-Cour-d'Alsace

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.Credits-Hotel-le-Richebourg

Hotel de la Villeon -4* – Rhône Valley

Inspired by the 18th 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.Credits-Hotel-de-la-Villeon

Château de Mazan – 4* – Provence

Château de Mazan is the former residence of the Marquis de Sade, an 18th Century French aristocrat, politician and writer who was infamous for his outrageous, libertine lifestyle. His stunning Château is an ideal destination for a relaxing and pampered stay and an ideal base from which to discover the delights of the Southern Rhône and Provencal wines. There are 25 rooms in the Château itself and an additional 5 rooms in the Provencal mansion. Each en-suite room has been designed with a personal touch, uniting comfort and charm.Credits-Chateau-de-Mazan