Illhaeusern, France
Hôtel des Berges et Spa des Saules [Haeberlin]
Alsatian culinary hideaway
Alsatian culinary hideaway
Weeping willows drape over the riverbank where modern timber architecture meets multi-generational family hospitality and quiet country ease.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Timber-framed pavilions by Jouin Manku feature seven-meter vaulted ceilings, raw stone, and hand-blown glass river reeds.
Notable
An intimate riverside refuge with tailored family hospitality, Michelin-starred gastronomy, evening turndown, and private garden-view balconies.
Notable
Spa des Saules houses an indoor-outdoor heated pool, Nordic sauna, eucalyptus hammam, and willow-bark treatment rituals.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The quiet village of Illhaeusern sits along the water, surrounded by flat Ried plains and the foothills of the Alsatian wine route.
The rooms
Suites in the timber barn feature soaring seven-meter ceilings, while original lodge rooms offer terracotta floors and dark wood paneling.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated, chlorine-free water connects the indoor lap pool and oak daybed alcoves to an open-air terrace pool.
The spa
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
L’Auberge de l’Ill
Marc Haeberlin serves two-Michelin-starred regional classics across glass-screened dining salons and a terrace right on the riverbank.
How it began
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The Haeberlin family has welcomed travelers to the banks of the River Ill for over one hundred and fifty years.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.