On the banks of the Ill River, in the picturesque village of Illhaeusern, Auberge de l’Ill – Hôtel des Berges & Spa has upheld the art of hospitality for more than a century and a half, in the purest Haeberlin family tradition. Behind its honey-coloured façades framed by willow trees, the property embodies the essence of Alsatian art de vivre — a bucolic retreat along the famed wine route. Eighteen light-filled rooms and suites blend timeless elegance with the warmth of a family home. Warm wood panelling, soft fabrics and generous volumes create refined cocoons where guests fall asleep to the gentle murmur of the river. In the contemporary structure designed by Patrick Jouin and Sanjit Manku, the suites stand out for their luminosity, panoramic views and impressive solid oak beams. Beneath its vast wooden framework, the Spa des Saules invites a harmonious sensory escape with indoor and outdoor heated pools, hammam, sauna and treatments inspired by Eastern traditions. Best Gastronomy: Awarded two Michelin stars, Auberge de l’Ill represents the pinnacle of French culinary excellence. Marc Haeberlin elevates Alsatian gastronomy through a subtle dialogue between heritage and modernity. Goose foie gras terrine served by the spoon, truffle baked under embers, frog mousseline and the legendary Haeberlin peach dessert — each creation tells the story of a family and its terroir, carried by pure, timeless emotion.