Refuge of the Imp, Riguewihr
Review Submitted: March 1, 2009
Date of Stay: February 2009
As I am 5ft, with red hair and blue eyes my partner thought this an aptly named place for us to stay. We were alsolutely delighted with the studio, it had everything we needed for our self-catering stay. It was very cosy and comfortable. We were met promptly in the village and taken to the studio by Valerie who gave us a warm welcome. It was a pleasure to shop and dine in the village , but the location also meant we could easily access other towns and villages on the Wine Route, as well as the ski resort. Full marks to the owners for the design of the studio, we will certainly be returning in the near future - if we cant get this studio, we will try one of the other.
Owner's Response: Yes, Winter in Alsace is indeed an interesting season: the winemaker has got more time for you to let you taste the wonderful wines of his cellar and introduce you to the mysteries of the wine from Alsace. The restaurants, inns and taverns that are open in winter are those frequented by Alsatians themselves, a guarantee of quality and authenticity. In Winter, the treasures of medieval architecture, the picturesque streets of Riquewihr, the crown jewels of the museums in Colmar belong to those who know how to choose a different approach for their stay in Alsace.
And even if the snow is not present every year in Riquewihr, those who want to take a walk in snowshoes or cross-country skiing should find their happiness with a day out a little higher in the Vosges, a half an hour's drive barely (station du Lac Blanc). Finally, do not be worried by any wintry road conditions: of course caution on the road is always up, but in Alsace and in the Vosges, snow is not an unknown phenomenon and there is appropriate equipment available (and know how) to quickly clean the roads in case of snowfall ...
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