The courageous transformation of this charming hotel dates from 2002 and it’s a resounding success. Today’s reigning ambience is both peaceful and refined. The accommodations gained lots of space – even the smallest is now 30m2. Mezzanine rooms have balconies and are huge (55m2), with a sitting area at entry level and a steepish stairs to the bedroom and bathroom above. The chic, personalised décor is enhanced with the contemporary art of Daniel Gerhardt, pictures that you would happily snaffle for your own home.
The dining room has benefited from the same stylish makeover as the remainder of the hotel but meals are served outside on a raised deck in fine weather. The restaurant continues to satisfy fastidious clients with its exemplary cuisine based on 100% fresh produce from local markets. Gastronomy is the domain of chef Arnaud Barberis who has designed his menus with terrific flexibility so that all tastes and appetites can be accommodated. We can’t wait to return for one of his two-night cookery courses.
There’s also a bar which doubles as a small sitting area and a garden in which to relax after long walks in the wooded Vosgian hills. Indeed the impeccably-maintained hotel appears just as welcoming as its owners. For four generations, they have ensured that the aptly-named Belle Vue gives nothing but pleasure.