The location is stunning: a medieval hilltop village with sweeping views of lovingly restored buildings. Exquisite interior design, warm staff, as well as unusual attention to period detail create an unforgettable experience at Les Deux Abbesses in Auvergne, France.
The heart of the Les Deux Abbesses is located in a tiny 12th-century castle and gardens, restored to its former glory in 1999. The private suites are actually restored medieval cottages, and this hotel's hallways are the original cobblestone laneways trod for centuries by the original inhabitants of the village of Saint-Arcons-d'Allier.
Take a Roman art tour, go hiking through the unspoiled French countryside, and at the end of the day, sip on an aperitif in the hotel's gardens. Afterward, treat yourself to a sumptuous feast in the dining room, where you'll find local Auvergne cheeses, fresh produce, and country bistro-style mains. It's enough to make you feel like you could say at Les Deux Abbesses forever.