The sun is coming back and the prospect of a weekend in nature near Lyon is on your mind? Are you also torn between a large table? Here is a selection of 5 of the most beautiful hotels in the region for you to escape to the countryside or to enjoy a great meal!
Le Jiva Hill for a weekend in the heart of nature at the foot of the Haut Jura.
Located on the Swiss border, 15 minutes from Geneva, this 5-star resort unfolds its contemporary buildings across a 50-hectare estate, facing the impressive Jura mountains. An ideal location for a sumptuous Nature Weekend immersed in the surrounding greenery.
After the extension led by architect Cristina Gherardi Benardeau, this luxurious Relais et Château blends perfectly with its surroundings with a new building housing 20 new rooms. Its hybrid aesthetic, at the crossroads of lodges’South Africa and the Danish art of living, mixes wood and metal withsober colors. A total of 50 rooms and suites, including Most overlook the Jura massif. In low-rise wooden constructions, the mix of raw materials and decorative fabrics, such as concrete, walnut wood, or velvet, brings a reassuring strength to the bright spaces.
For an even more secluded, perhaps romantic, nature weekend, book one of the 4 bungalows with private jacuzzis, set apart in the park.
The two tables of Jiva Hill Hotel will take you on a journey between Italy and France. In the Garden, Chef Francesco Zambotti – originally from Piedmont – prepares authentic Italian cuisine year-round, featuring fresh seafood, al dente risotto, and Italian-style beef rib. At Jiva, Chef Jean-François Vasseur works with noble and seasonal ingredients for a bistronomic cuisine with French terroir accents.
In addition to its two restaurants and superb regenerating spa, Jiva Hill boasts a 9-hole (but 18-tee) golf course, two clay tennis courts, and an 800m artificial lake with a water sports center within its vast grounds.
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Royal Evian - Evian Resort, Lake Geneva, nature facing Lake Geneva
Distinguished Palace in 2016 and a member of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, the Royal Evian is located 450 m above sea level on a 19-hectare bucolic estate on the shores of Lake Geneva. The magnificent Art Deco building, renovated by architects François Chatillon and François Champsaur, houses 118 rooms and 32 suites, and a 1,200 m² Evian Source Spa.2, and an art collection of 15,000 works.
Under the guidance of Chef Patrice Vander – who once held a place in the Plaza Athénée's teams – three tables are available to you: the gastronomic restaurant Les Fresques, a Michelin-starred establishment, La Véranda, with its bistronomic recipes, and L’Oliveraie, where you can enjoy Italian dishes after a swim.
Undeniably one of the most beautiful palaces in Europe for a nature weekend.
Le Prieuré Baumanière, Avignon for the charm of wisteria and the old cloister
In the peaceful village of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, a stone's throw from the medieval city, this 5-star Relais et Châteaux welcomes its guests in traditional Provençal decor with its white stones, green shutters, and small paved terrace... Nestled in the corner of the presbytery garden and surrounded by wisteria trellises, the three buildings of Prieuré Baumanière
(Le Prieuré, Le Chapitre, and L'Atrium) offer three distinct atmospheres. At the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, Marc Fontanne's cuisine elevates the Provençal terroir, fresh local vegetables, and fish from the nearby Mediterranean.
Note Bene: Nearby, you'll find very beautiful national treasures: the Fontaine du Vaucluse, the Luberon region, the village of Châteauneuf du Pape…
Troisgros, in Ouches, 3 stars surrounded by nature
La Maison Troisgros, comprised of Michel, his wife Marie-Pierre, and their two sons, César and Léo, welcome their guests to an idyllic countryside setting, just a stone's throw from Roanne. With a villa that evokes Italy, transformed into a hotel by the talented architect Patrick Bouchain, and the contemporary, three-Michelin-starred restaurant whose dining room unfolds around a century-old oak tree, Maison Troisgros remains a pilgrimage site for French gastronomy. Good to know? Three rooms can be combined to form an independent apartment: Maison des Kakis.
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Maison Pic, in the Rhône Valley in Valence for a gastronomic break
A distinguished woman celebrated with the prestigious three Michelin stars, Anne-Sophie Pic continues a family tradition spanning three generations. The iconic chef crafts creative dishes, blending simplicity with complex and exceptional flavors. In her dimly lit dining room, where lights illuminate only the plates, Anne-Sophie Pic invites guests on a culinary journey with a unique 10-course tasting menu. Maison Pic also boasts a bistro and a 5-star hotel with a pool, perfect for unwinding after a dinner created by the chef nicknamed «the tightrope walker of flavors.».
