By Monique Delanoue-Paynot. Three hours from Paris, discover an authentic 16th century Alsatian house and the magic of an enchanting city. A historical setting on the wine road. H ead for the Great East! At Christmas market time, if you are looking to immerse yourself in the luminous dream and the enchantment of the December illuminations, Alsace offers a complete range of festivities rich in multiple creativities: joyful strolls, renowned museums, fortified castles, typical villages on hillsides dripping with golden vineyards, culinary specialties of all kinds⦠and memorable wine tasting.
A visit to Strasbourg is a must. But Colmar offers much more! By its architecture, its colored facades, its anchorage in the river which crosses the city, fascination and bewitchment are mixed. The boat on small gondolas takes us to discover its wooded banks. Flowery in summer, sumptuously snowed in winter! Approved by Alain Ducasse This unusual 4-star hotel offers top-of-the-line services, outside the familiar hotel codes.
Furniture collected by the owners in the past the antique wardrobes are beautiful! The strong point? A high level restaurant! You can dine here by candlelight: in the summer on the terrace decorated with garlands of lights along the Lauch River, and in the winter in the various salons with their baroque decor, with paintings, niches with balustrades and golden sconces.
The gastronomic table, masterfully orchestrated by the young executive chef, Paul Fabuel , will delight the most gourmet palates. And homemade Kouglof for breakfast, Alsace obliges! The gastronomy, the atmosphere, the rituals all reflect the tradition of a region that is adept at using local, seasonal and quality products. But the challenge is to revisit with talent traditional dishes in real masterpieces.
And the culinary experience will last in this Alsace of solidarity. As Alain Ducasse President of the Collectionneurs likes to say : Β« we bring together restaurateurs and hoteliers who share a passion for hospitality. Beyond a refined decoration, asserted culinary techniques or privileged locations, it is the personality of each address, the sincerity of the family, the couple, the woman or the man who animates each of the houses, which has always made the link between the selected establishments.
