18 rue Bellevue 67290 Wingen-sur-Moder − France
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Villa René Lalique is a homage to the exceptional work of the craftsmen at Lalique factory and to the century-old heritage bequeathed to them by the visionary artist, René Lalique. It is conceived as a showcase for lifestyle and savoir-faire, the Lalique way.
To appreciate the history of Villa René Lalique, it is necessary first to understand who René Lalique was, and what he brought to the iconic Maison he founded…
René-Jules Lalique, the creator of this timeless brand, was a visionary artist, born in 1860 in Ay, a hamlet in the Marne region of France. From his early youth, he took an interest in art and design. His philosophy: “Better to seek beauty than flaunt luxury.”
By 1890, René Lalique had gained recognition as a leading protagonist of the French Art Nouveau movement in jewellery design. A member of the avant-garde, he used the most elaborate techniques to produce original and imaginative creations. These pleased the academic and artistic elite, who challenged convention.
The Paris Exposition Universelle of 1900 marked the peak of Lalique’s career as a jeweller. This was the moment when he decided to move into the glassmaking industry. Already a master of Art Nouveau jewellery, in 1920 René Lalique became the master of Art Deco glassmaking. In 1921 he built the glassworks at Wingen-sur-Moder, Alsace, not far from the site where he commissioned the construction of the Villa, one year before, to serve as his main residence during his stays in Alsace.
Following the death of René in 1945, his son Marc took the helm of the business. He moved out of glassware once and for all, to concentrate on crystal. Marc Lalique was the driving force behind Lalique as a manufacturer of crystal, soon to rank among the great crystal producers of France and beyond. Continuing the work of her father and grandfather, Marc’s daughter, Marie-Claude Lalique, also proved capable of adapting to the whims of fashion and reinventing herself. She served as Creative Director of Lalique until 1996, creating a range of bright, diverse crystal colours. Under her direction, Lalique returned to perfumery. The dedicated ‘Lalique Perfumes’ range, launched in 1992, owed much to her grandfather’s heritage.
Warm and welcoming with its ample settees embellished with crystal motifs, Lalique’s signature ‘Femme Ailée’ armchairs by Lalique Maison, its crystal light fittings, occasional ables and period photographs, this is the ideal room for settling in and sampling a cocktail or reading a good book.
An extraordinary display cabinet in the sumptuous bar contains the unique carafes that Lalique has developed in tandem with great producers such as The Macallan whisky, Hardy and De La Tour cognacs and Patrón tequila.
Weather permitting, the terrace is a haven of peace where you can bask in the morning sunshine and look over the park.
An easy hour’s drive away, or 35 minutes by train (from Wingen-sur-Moder station). Take the opportunity to (re-)discover this city’s many and diverse charms: from the Cathedral to the Petite France district, the European institutions and the Palais Rohan. Strasbourg is a city not to be missed!
The Château de Lichtenberg today is a centre where artistic creativity of many kinds is nurtured. In 2010 it became a Centre d’Interprétation du Patrimoine (CIP), which is supported by the Conseil Général du Bas-Rhin (the departmental authority). The remaining walls of the castle form part of one of the region’s most magnificent sites. A must-see!
La Petite Pierre, a fortified village located just a few kilometers from Wingen-sur-Moder is really worth stopping to see!
The Château de La Petite Pierre was built during the 13th century and extensively renovated by Vauban in 1684. The castle was a strategic stronghold, controlling a route from Alsace to Lorraine. Today, it serves as the headquarters of the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park. The castle houses a permanent exhibition on the history of the Northern Vosges region and of the château itself. Visitors can learn about the reasons behind the award of protected status, and the park’s objectives.
Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, our wine cellar, is a magnificent space that restaurant and hotel guests are permitted to visit.
Romain Iltis, Head Sommelier of Villa René Lalique, has taken this 200-sqm space under his wing. The cases of wine are in display cabinets so that visitors can view this exceptional collection with over 12,000 bottles.
The collection includes numerous wines from Alsace. Established in this region for nearly a century, Maison Lalique was keen to give these Alsatian wines pride of place on the list. Romain Iltis, “Meilleur Sommelier de France” 2012 and “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” 2015 collects them directly from the winegrowers. To pay tribute to them and make them better known, Maison Lalique has joined forces with James Suckling to publish a ‘Guide to Great Wines of Alsace – Lalique & James Suckling’. This is a listing of 650 of the region’s wines, rated by the American wine critic. The wine list also includes a wide variety of American and Bordeaux wines, notably some century-old Sauternes, most purchased directly from the estates. Originating from the Denz family cellar, they have been treasured for generations. Also worth discovering are the wines from the estates owned by Vignobles Silvio Denz in the Bordeaux region, Spain and Italy. Also featured are the estates of Silvio Denz’s friends, indicated on the menu by the phrase ‘Partner and Friend of Lalique.’
The result is a unique wine list with more than 60,000 bottles from all over the world. One thousand of these wines have received scores of 90-100 from the acclaimed wine critic, Robert Parker. More than one hundred have reached the highest score: 100 points.
The Rose suite is decorated in powdery pastel shades on a floral theme. Plant life was the artist’s preferred source of inspiration, especially when creating his Art Nouveau jewellery and Art Deco vases.
Just along the passageway, lined with old photographs of Marie-Claude Lalique, is the ‘Zeila’ suite, a tribute to the panther created by René Lalique’s granddaughter in 1989. The animal’s running silhouette shows off its powerful muscles; the body is covered in fur which is a patchwork of myriad carved pieces of crystal.
The last suite on the first floor is ‘Dahlia’, in beige and ivory shades. For the Dahlia motif, Lalique draws on its history by using glass, the founder’s original choice of material, and highlights the contrasts between frosting and transparency.
The black staircase, a replica of the original, leads to ‘Hirondelles’ on the first floor, a suite named after the swallows, that were a favourite motif of René Lalique. Red is the livery of this suite; the house bed linen, curtains, bed headboard and pillows match the colour of the bunches of grapes on the decorative panels which adorn the bedroom.
Portraits of the master glassmaker on the wall remind us that we are actually in the room occupied at the time by René Lalique.
On the second floor is the ‘Dragon’ suite, that boasts a balcony large enough to sit and admire the magnificent view over the park. The suite also features a pleasant lounge space. The bed and other furnishings, in shades of midnight blue, reveal the beauty of this mythical creature. The dragon’s finely etched scales are set off by the purity of the crystal. The result is a lively interplay of light and shade along its undulating body.
The double suite ‘Masque de Femme’ (Mask of a Woman) is the largest in the Villa. Two bedrooms and a lounge together, extending over part of the second and the whole of the third floor. The suite is inspired by the panel created by René Lalique in 1935, which embodies all the imagination of its creator, who was fascinated by women, nature and mythology.
Enjoy an exceptional place for private or corporate events.
In this 200-sqm space, designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, cases of wine are in display cabinets so that visitors can view this unique collection made of 12.000 bottles.
Let yourself be inspired by this timeless place.
Seminars, tastings, cocktail parties… discover Villa René Lalique premium and personnalized service.
The museum, built by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte opened to the public in 2011. It is a must-see attraction for Lalique enthusiasts, beautifully encapsulating the artist’s entire creative output. In particular, the costume jewellery exhibited illustrates the radical new wave of jewellery design created by René Lalique.
Discover the diverse golf courses located just a few kilometers from Villa René Lalique.
Stay at Château Hochberg and enjoy the proximity to the golf courses located in Bitche (Ranked in the Top Ten in Europe), La Wantzenau or even Baden-Baden in Germany.
Save time and join Villa René Lalique directly from Strasbourg in only 15 minutes.
For your comfort, our team will pick you up at the helisurface and drive your to the hotel-restaurant.
Other routes are possible and discovery flights are also available.
The Château de Lichtenberg today is a centre where artistic creativity of many kinds is nurtured. In 2010 it became a Centre d’Interprétation du Patrimoine (CIP), which is supported by the Conseil Général du Bas-Rhin (the departmental authority). The remaining walls of the castle form part of one of the region’s most magnificent sites. A must-see!
La Petite Pierre, a fortified village located just a few kilometers from Wingen-sur-Moder is really worth stopping to see!
The Château de La Petite Pierre was built during the 13th century and extensively renovated by Vauban in 1684. The castle was a strategic stronghold, controlling a route from Alsace to Lorraine. Today, it serves as the headquarters of the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park. The castle houses a permanent exhibition on the history of the Northern Vosges region and of the château itself. Visitors can learn about the reasons behind the award of protected status, and the park’s objectives. [The Château is closed for renovation until 2019]
Chef Jean-Georges Klein, decorated with three Michelin stars, gives expression to his artistry in this temple of glass, designed by Mario Botta, the Swiss architect of international renown.
This flagship building by Mario Botta, the Swiss architect of international renown, makes no apology for being modern. A rectangle of glass, borne on columns of red Vosges sandstone, the restaurant forms an extension, linked to the house by an all-glass walkway. Its four glazed sides and plant-covered roof merge perfectly with the six acres of glorious parkland planted with hydrangea, chestnut, birch, beech, oak, spruce and blue cedar trees. This superb view conveys an irresistible sense of calm reassurance.
The dining room is a haven of peace, looking out across a vast expanse of countryside. The setting and décor of the Villa René Lalique restaurant invite guests to treat themselves to an exceptional dining experience.
Chef Jean-Georges Klein has taken charge of the kitchens at Villa René Lalique supported by a brigade of fifteen. With his team, he has compiled several menus that demonstrate the taste of his creative cuisine. Working alongside Head Sommelier, Romain Iltis, he has drawn up menus that perfect the matches between dishes and wines. Like René Lalique, Pastry Chef Nicolas Multon draws his inspiration from flora with names that transport us to the heart of the northern Vosges: ‘Fruit of the Forest,’ ‘A Breath of the Vosges’.
In the dining room, Patrick Meyer – Restaurant Manager – leads a wonderfully choreographed team.
On 1 February 2016, little more than three months after opening, Villa René Lalique was awarded two Michelin stars. The two stars bear testimony to the consistent quality of the culinary delights offered by Chef Jean-Georges Klein, who has been in charge of the establishment’s kitchens since September 18, 2015.
After studying hotel management in Strasbourg from 1967 to 1969, Klein became head waiter at gourmet restaurant owned by his family. A self-taught Chef, he served as a head waiter until the age of 40 before applying his passion and perfectionism to cookery. After taking over the family restaurant, he won his first Michelin star in 1988, his second in 1998 and – the supreme accolade – his third in 2002. Two years later, Jean-Georges was nominated ‘Chef of the Year’ by the Champérard fine dining guide. The Schlemmer Atlas (German equivalent of the Michelin Guide) followed suit; then the Bottin Gourmand directory awarded him a fourth star. His dishes are bold but minimalist: “Every day, I try out unlikely combinations and contrasts. I experiment and accept certain risks…”. His cuisine is highly colourful, constantly evolving, resolutely refined and rich in contrasts of appearance and taste. It is a cuisine that juxtaposes tastes to surprise his diners’ palates.
In October, the Austrian Paul Stradner, the previous two Michelin-star chef of Brenners Park Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, joined Jean-Georges Klein. Paul Stradner and Jean-Georges Klein have worked together for a number of years and there is a close affinity between the two men, both in culinary and personal terms.
Before taking charge of the Brenners Park restaurant in 2012, Paul Stradner chose to join chef Klein’s three-star establishment, L’Arnsbourg, at Baerenthal. Having trained in some of the world’s leading restaurants – the Schwarzwaldstube at Hotel Traube Tonbach in Baiersbronn (three Michelin stars), the Cerf in Marlenheim (at that time with two Michelin stars) – the young chef had already caught Jean-Georges Klein’s eye.
Subsequently, during the five years he worked at the Brenners Park restaurant, Paul Stradner developed his own innovative style of creative cuisine, drawing inspiration from the great classics he knew from childhood. His talent was soon rewarded with two stars by Guide Michelin, within a few months of his arrival in Baden-Baden, making him one of the youngest chefs in Germany to achieve this distinction. In 2016, Gault & Millau recognized his achievements by awarding the Brenners Park restaurant 18 points and naming Paul Stradner a “rising star” in Germany.
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Hotel: Villa René Lalique Hôtel & Restaurant
Address: 18 rue Bellevue 67290 Wingen-sur-Moder
Region: Alsace & Lorraine
Country: France
Official website: http://www.villarenelalique.com/en/
Telephone: +33(0)3.88.71.98.98
Hotel email: comunication@villarenelalique.com
BY CAR
Coming from Strasbourg: A4 towards Paris, exit 46
Coming from Paris: A4 towards Strasbourg, exit 43
Follow the “Musée Lalique” signs to Wingen-sur-Moder. In the village, follow the signs to “Villa René Lalique” in the direction of Zittersheim. The main entrance is at the end of the forest road.
BY PLANE
Strasbourg Entzheim: 59 km
Baden-Baden (DE): 70 km
Basel-Mulhouse: 172 km
Frankfurt (DE): 190 km