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HÔTEL LE CEP BEAUNE, FRANCE

I n the heart of Burgundy–wine country extraordinaire– Hôtel Le Cep gives access to the vineyards dotting the nearby countryside and the picturesque town of Beaune, while also being a destination of its own. Family-owned and deluxe, Le Cep abounds in warm, attentive service and personal touches. Salons are named after longtime guests, and a stay is designed to be experiential. Knowledgeable consultation arranges for a visit to Les Hospices, where a major wine

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auction takes place in November; exceptional dining experiences, vineyard visits, business meetings and more. The hotel is an amalgam of buildings from different periods acquired over the years, flowing around courtyards dotted with dining and seating areas. Rooms are dramatically, individually decorated, with both antique and whimsical modern décor. The Spa Marie de Bourgogne offers a multitude of hands-on and independent treatments in a sleek, tranquil space. New age treatments such as cryotherapy are offered alongside classics like a wine-based facial or sultry hammam. A new cellar/tasting room overseen by the hotel’s sommelier allows for private tastings, dinners and seminars. The hotel’s open-topped Land Rover is available for drives into the countryside with a custom-packed picnic. What’s a luxe, boutique hotel in France without a Michelin- starred restaurant? Restaurant Loiseau des Vignes offers gourmet regional fare for lunch and dinner in a modern setting, while the hotel’s delightful breakfast buffet is offered both in a charming cellar and in one of the courtyards, weather permitting. From Hôtel Le Cep, walk into the heart of Beaune, peppered with quaint shops, patisseries, and cafes, and, of course, sally forth on the Route de Gran Cru in pursuit of your favorite vintages. hotel-cep-beaune.com

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