Auberge Du Paradis

Breakfast was a lovely end to the stay, with homemade confiture and yoghurt, great pastries, a high-quality range of teas, and warm service. The hotel also has two good restaurants, a bistro and a gastronomic one, so it’s certainly worth stopping over. We usually book 5-star hotels, but couldn’t find one in this part of the Beaujolais, so we tried Auberge du Paradis and were pleasantly surprised. The welcome was genuinely friendly and warm. We had the Sesame room, which was spacious and in perfect condition, with an architecturally interesting layout, lots of light, and a ceiling that rises to six meters. The bathroom is open to the room. The small touches were well considered too: a very large toiletry selection, stylish reading lights by the bed, and a big, surprisingly comfortable shower.

Everyone we met was so kind, and both restaurants were fantastic. Breakfast was one of the best spreads we’ve had. We stayed in the Jeanne room, which was spotless and had everything we could need, from toiletries to Damann tea. Such a treat to stay here. We’d absolutely recommend this wonderful little spot.

The meal was the best I’ve ever had, even after eating at pretty much every top restaurant in New York City over the past ten years. My wife and I may well make another trip to France just to come back here, no joke. The decor is meticulous, and the owners are such nice people. You must, must, must eat at the restaurant. Simply phenomenal.

The place was clean, the staff attentive and friendly, and the pool area and views were okay. But it was too expensive overall, and the Michelin-starred restaurant wasn’t worth the money. The cooking was creative, though the dishes didn’t feel in harmony. There was no wine pairing with the set menu, just one uninspiring wine by the glass for each course. They said they were out of crémant in Bourgogne. The only white was a mediocre Saint Veran served from a bag-in-box. I was really dissatisfied.