Hostellerie des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre

Set on a corner just below the hospital at the edge of town, this charming inn is easy to spot with its lower portion colored in a wash of soft yellow and the top a mix of sienna and rough timber. An arched doorway beckons you into the reception of this centuries-old home whose exposed walls of stone are dramatically softened by handsome fabrics hanging at the windows. The salon, a cozy place to settle with chairs set round the open fireplace, was once the forge and a pot hangs above the old well. The breakfast room—once the old cellar—has tables set with cheerful linens. A wide rope tethered to the wall eases the climb up the circular stair to the bedrooms and rough-hewn doors set in hallways of old plaster and timbered beams guard the guestrooms. Anselme II is a lovely, spacious room on the first floor whose twin beds are decked in rich fabrics of rusts, golds, and yellows, and harvest patterns of corn and wheat.  Beams, wainscoting, and lots of sunlight make this a true favorite. Located on the Route du Vin, Ribeauvillé is a charming town and ideally located in the region.