"Our hotel is located in the Lyon/ Roanne / St Etienne triangle at the heart of a village with 1500 inhabitants, the ideal starting point for a range of excursions: Hiking on the Compostella pilgrimage trail, cycling for hill specialists, horse-riding in forests and motorcyclists of all categories will enjoy riding along the winding roads. On a clear day, the highest point in Violay offers a view of 14 different departements and also Mont Blanc. Cheese dairy, honey farm, mini-museum, weaving, silk and tie museums. Many lakes. A warm and personal welcome is extended to all guests who choose to come and discover our modern and tastefully-decorated interior and enjoy refined cooking and a number of specialities: snails, frogs' legs, grilled fish, regional meat and duck treats from SW France. For guests' tranquility the church bells do not ring at night. Our hotel & restaurant is listed in several guides." |