Historic Stay-overs

I like old buildings reconverted into places you can stay at. Like this old abbey turned into a hotel, in Kientzheim, Alsace (France). Founded around the 12th century, it was an abbey to the St-Claire religious order.

Kientzheim is a medieval village with preserved fortifications, old stone houses and town square.

It also happens to be on the famous 'route des vins', that historic road runs along the Vosges mountains through picturesque villages and wine estates. On a nice sunny autumn day, go for a great drive and stop at the wineries for wine-testing! Make sure to bring a non-drinker along to delegate the driving part :-)