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EVIAN-LES-BAINS MANIGOD

La Verniaz et ses Chalets Nestled between Lake Chalets Hôtel de la Croix-Fry Enthusiasts return
Geneva and the mountains in a mature tree- and year after year, as a spell in this archetypal
flower-filled garden, an appealing hotel has been mountain chalet, built of dark wood, its terrace a
created from a clutch of old Alpine buildings. The sea of flowers, is a truly relaxing experience. The
dining room is dominated by a huge wood fire, interior is simple and rustic, and it’s no hardship
over which meat and fish are cooked. that a minimum of three nights is required.
N avenue D'Abondance, Neuvecelle-Eglise, 74500 Evian, N Route du Col de la Croix-Fry, 74230 Manigod, Thônes,
Haute-Savoie. Map p223 E2. § 04 50 75 04 90. Haute Savoie. Map p221 F5, p223 E2. § 04 50 44 90 16.
` 04 50 70 78 92. $ verniaz@relaischateaux.com ` 04 50 44 94 87. $ hotelcroixfry@wanadoo.fr 0
0 b,l,d. Rooms 35. S∂¢ mid-Nov to mid-Feb b,l,d. Rooms 10. S ÷ ∂¢ mid-Sep to mid-Dec;
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡ mid-Apr to mid-Jun. / AE, MC, V. ¡¡
GILLY-YY LES-CÎTEAUX MERCUREY

Château de Gilly For Burgundy buffs, this Hôtellerie du Val d’Or This early 19th-century
stunning 14th-century Cistercian monastery in the coaching inn in the wine village of Mercurey
heart of the Grands Crus will have irresistible makes a pleasant contrast with the many formal
appeal. Beautifully tended formal gardens set off and extremely expensive establishments of the
the architecture, and the pale stone-vaulted region. Devotees come here to savour Jean-
dining room makes a magnificent setting for the Claude Cogny’s Michelin-starred cooking; many
gastronomic regional meals. return to stay in the neatly decorated bedrooms.
N Gilly-les-Cîteaux, 21640 Vougeot, Côte d'Or. N 140 Grande Rue, 71640 Mercurey, Saône-et-Loire.
Map p223 E1. § 03 80 62 89 98. ` 03 80 62 82 34. Map p223 D2. § 03 85 45 13 70. ` 03 85 45 18 45.
$ contact@chateau-gilly.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 48. $ contact@le-valdor.com 0 b,l,d. Rooms 12. z ∂¢
∂¢ Never. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡ mid-Dec to mid-Jan. / V. ¡¡

CURTIL-VERGY GOUMOIS
Hôtel Le Manassès Strictly for lovers of Hôtel Taillard This hotel in the Jura, close to the
Burgundy: the hotel is in a vineyard and there’s a Swiss border, is efficiently run. Comfy rooms,
wine museum in a barn. Bedrooms are modern, pretty garden, breakfast terrace.
public rooms are furnished with antiques. N 25470 Goumois, Doubs. Map p221 F4. § 03 81 44
N 21220 Curtil-Vergy, Côte d’Or. Map p221 E4. § 03 20 75. ` 03 81 44 26 15. $ hotel.taillard@wanadoo.fr
80 61 43 81. ` 03 80 61 42 79. 0 b. Rooms 12. ¡¡ 0 b,l,d. Rooms 22. ¡
GIEN IGÉ
Hôtel du Rivage The hotel is contemporary and Château d’Igé The medieval castle comes close
stylish, but the real draw is Christian Gaillard’s to perfection, with ivy-clad turrets and a flower
cuisine. Rooms at the front have the view. garden. A huge hearth warms diners.
N 1 Quai de Nice, 45500 Gien, Loiret. Map p221 C1. N 71960 Igé, Saône-et-Loire. Map p221 E5.
§ 02 38 37 79 00. ` 02 38 38 10 21. 0 b. § 03 85 33 33 99. ` 03 85 33 41 41.
Rooms 19. ¡¡¡ $ ige@relaischateaux.fr 0 b,l,d. Rooms 16. ¡¡