You won't have to eat again until your next great dinner, farther down the road. Unfortunately, nearly half of France's three-star restaurants don't come with hotels attached. In fact, Pierre Gagnaire, who gave up his three Michelin stars this year because of bankruptcy, attributes his failure in large part to his lack of accommodations for travelers wary of gritty St.-Etienne. Otherwise, there are many reliable guides. In the marble bathroom, a wood-paneled bathtub offers a view out tall windows to the Gothic cathedral of Reims.
Breakfast is simple yet exquisite.
Orange juice is squeezed to order, the glass nestled in a small silver ice bucket. Buttery house-made croissants come still warm from the oven. Please call ahead. Marc Veyrat's farmhouse fantasy is a stunning combination of quirky taste, impeccable comfort and incredible location. The large Victorian house sits between the main road and lovely Lake Annecy.