Auberge Frankenbourg

In this small village perched in the foothills of the Vosges, this hotel-restaurant has been welcoming travellers since the start of the last century. The Buecher brothers, who took over the reins of the family-run business from their parents, preside with a cheerful enthusiasm. The delicious and refined ingredient-led cuisine conjured up by the eldest, Sébastien, succeeds in showcasing the best of the terroir in the form of a menu that is always changing. He puts a creative spin on traditional dishes, as in his roasted venison loin, braised lettuce and barbajuan of the shoulder, or his honey-glazed duck with sour cherries and fennel... Most of the fruit and vegetables come from their own garden. The younger brother Guillaume operates front of house, in a setting that combines wood panelling and minimalism. A few guestrooms are available.