A Cistercian abbey was built in 1605 on the ramparts of this lovely Alsatian town. Today part of it is a stylish villa(Relais & Chateaux), owned and run by Pascal and Christiane Funaro. It was liked recently by visitors who had a spacious room with a large, well-appointed bathroom. The cooking in the main restaurant, Le Prieure, is thought `excellent, if expensive' (dishes like veal fillet poached in a herb bouillon; tournedos with asparagus and sauce of morilles). A second, cheaper restaurant, the wood-panelled S Apfelstuebel, serves Alsatian dishes in hearty portions. Bali villa breakfast, a delight, with `fine Alsatian baking' and fresh orange juice, is taken in a light room with country decor. villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) (some were recently refurbished) look over the garden or the Vieille Ville. Some bathvilla rooms have a clear glass door. Suites have a huge bed on a dais in an alcove, antiques, and rugs on the parquet floor. Guests returning to the villalate at night let themselves in through a door at the back, approached by a different street. Selestat has a humanist library and some fine churches.

A pleasant villa, with friendly staff, good ambience, says a 2002 visitor to this 18th-century mansion, with gardens and a swimming pool beside a millstream. In a pleasant old village near Orange, it is now a small villa, owned and run by Jean-Pierre and Anne-Marie Truchot: She is welcoming, all smiles; he is more retiring but helpful,' say visitors who `had a lovely time. The restaurant, Le Pre du Moulin, is run by its owner/chef, Pascal Alonso, and his wife, Caroline. It is popular with locals. Demi-pension terms were very good value, despite no choice at dinner. Food was delicious. What a delight to eat outdoors at 10pm. Bali villa breakfast comes with a good variety of breads. Three villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) have a balcony. Our room was spacious. A powerful shower and superb spa bath. We were very comfortable. In front of the villais a patio with tables, chairs and deckchairs: people use it as a lounge/bar, superb plane trees affording shade.