Northern Rhône wine hotel
At the foot of the Hermitage hill in the village of Tain l’Hermitage (26 Drôme, ARA) and a stone’s throw from the slopes of Saint Joseph, a luxury hotel for wine lovers!, owned by the famed Chapoutier family.
As you follow the A7 autoroute south from Lyon the route follows the Rhône valley as it twists around Tain l’Hermitage, you will see the steep sided valley covered with vines, and famously a signboard announcing M Chapoutier., and then you know you are in the heart of the northern Rhône vineyards!
The hotel is located just 200 metres from the Rhone River
A hotel with a sober and elegant decor, with the possibility of taking advantage of the spa for a wine and relaxation stay. Chapoutier’s Fac & Spera Hotel & Spa **** and Bistro are ideally situated at the foot of the iconic vineyards of the Hermitage in the northern Rhone Valley on the banks of the Rhône river. On the terrace of Marius Bistro, you can discover a regional cuisine with modern accents. The heated outdoor pool offers a moment of relaxation and relaxation on sunny days. Rooms can sleep up to 4 people. Free wifi 
, outdoor swimming pool.
“Fac et Spera” roughly translates from the latin as “Do and hope”
FAC et SPERA.= A HOTEL. A STATE OF MIND… Fac & Spera Hôtel & Spa is a reflection of a way of life that is accessible to all. It’s an invitation to discover what the Rhône Valley does best: legendary wines. Conviviality and sharing is very much part of the experience. The overriding theme: pleasure and simplicity. Fac&Spera Hôtel&Spa is an ideal place to relax with that being-at-home feel. A place to discover the Hermitage area at your own pace.
As well as the Bistro, there is a wine bar with a menu featuring the great appellations of the Rhône Valley and beyond, The wine bar also offers a formula allowing you to taste a dozen wines by the glass in self-service,
This is the northern Rhône, where Syrah grapes dominate the red wines, producing a richer, smoother, silkier wine than those from the hotter southern .These wines are highly sought after and can be pricey. They also produce the prized red wines of the Cote Rotie and the exotic whites of Condrieu – some plots are organic and/or biodynamic! M.Chapoutier’s cellar offers visits to vineyards followed by tastings at the bar You can also sign up for some very special tastings of Chapoutier’s wines.
for more info and to check availability at this northern Rhône hotel see Chapoutier’s Fac et Spera Hôtel
alternative nearby vineyard accommodation at Domaine les Vignes, Cote Rotie
airport: Lyon Saint Exupery LYS 47 miles/ 78 km
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