Villa René Lalique awarded a Michelin Key
Villa René Lalique awarded a Michelin Key
This distinction, granted by the Michelin Guide, honours establishments delivering an exceptional hotel experience, evaluated across five criteria of excellence: architecture & interior design, quality of service, character & personality of the place, value for money, and contribution to the local experience.
In 2025, the Michelin Guide selection for France lists 205 distinguished establishments, of which only seven are in Alsace. Villa René Lalique thus joins this exclusive circle, confirming its place among the country’s most remarkable addresses.
Nestled in the heart of the Vosges du Nord Regional Natural Park, Villa René Lalique—built in 1920 by René Lalique and later restored and transformed into a five-star hotel and a two-Michelin-star restaurant—has for ten years embodied a unique vision of refinement: where nature, haute cuisine and the Lalique art of living meet in timeless harmony.
This award honours above all the commitment and expertise of the women and men who bring the Villa to life each day, contributing to delivering to our guests an exceptional experience filled with sincerity and emotion.
Villa René Lalique thus becomes the second establishment of the Lalique Hospitality collection to receive this distinction, alongside Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey in Bommes.
Finally, this recognition would not have been possible without the trust and loyalty of our guests, who have shared unforgettable moments with us over ten years.
The Michelin Key crowns a decade of excellence and passion, and confirms Villa René Lalique as a benchmark in luxury hospitality and the art of French living.
Read the online article in the Michelin Guide
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About Villa René Lalique
The Villa built by René Lalique in 1920 has reinvented itself since September 2015. Under the direction of Silvio Denz, Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Lalique Group, it has been transformed into a five-star hotel with a gourmet restaurant that was awarded two MICHELIN stars in January 2016, little more than three months after its opening. Since January 2019, the Villa has been a member of the prestigious gastronomic association Les Grandes Tables du Monde.
In 2020, Paul Stradner, who had been Executive Chef since 2017 at Villa René Lalique under Jean-Georges Klein, took on the role of Head Chef. At the helm of the restaurant, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, he leads a brigade of around fifteen chefs. At his side is Pastry Chef Jonathan Bunel, who heads a team of four pastry chefs and takes inspiration for his desserts from the products found in the heart of the Vosges du Nord, using a creative, modern approach. The pairing of food and wine is overseen by Head Sommelier Romain Iltis, who manages an exceptional wine cellar containing no less than 60,000 bottles. Hervé Schmitt, the Restaurant Manager, orchestrates the choreography of the service personnel and sets the stage with Lalique table settings. A showcase for Lalique’s craftsmanship and flair, Villa René Lalique is a true embodiment of the French Art of Living.