Hotel Le Cep – Brugundy, France
Since the 16th century (when it was a private home), the hotel has received the greatest of the great. Legend has it that Louis XIV preferred to stay here instead of at the hospices. He was afraid of catching something! Much closer to the present day, in 1966 an antique collector richly furnished the hotel for guests who appreciated fine things. The Bernard family took over the destiny of the establishment in 1986. Nerino Bernard (and now his son jean-Claude as well) wanted to preserve the hotel’s exceptional heritage, but they were also anxious to make their guests comfortable. So they have transformed, enlarged and adapted this place so full of history. Take the glass elevator or the little staircase in the tower to discover an exceptional panoramic view of this rich and colorful city. In 2003, five suites, a library and a playroom will be added to the Le Cep hotel complex.
To grow, the hotel has harmoniously incorporated a number of 14th and 16th century mansions and dwellings throughout the years. The Le Cep Hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Provides a warm welcome and services worthy of its exceptional heritage…
Fifty seven rooms and suites, a formal garden, statues, interior courtyards for lunches, dinners or breakfasts. It will you your entire stay to discover all the riches of the site. The hotel’s original style, composed of antique furniture, woodwork, coffered ceilings, etc. has also been applied to newer parts of the hotel, but modern comforts have not been neglected! Just call room service any time of day to lunch or dine in the privacy of your room. When the weather is fine, you’ll enjoy starting the day with a copious breakfast served in the 16th century interior courtyard. In addition to 3 meeting rooms for up to 100 persons, the hotel also has a business center with all you need to stay on top of your business, internet connection, translations and word processing. Concierge, porter, governess – all are ready to meet your needs. Your car is safe in our private garage. You can also enjoy the hotel’s calm atmosphere next to the fireplace or in the interior courtyard dating back to 1547. The three salons on the ground floor and the bar are good places to relax and spend enjoyable moments throughout the day. The hotel, which is a registered historical monument, has many architecture surprises in store. Whether you wander into the interior courtyards or the garden, you will find Griffins, Jesters, renaissance sculptures and other symbols wherever you go. Enjoy a moment of quiet contemplation from the top of the tower, where you can get a panoramic view of the city’s polychrome roofs.
