Let us delve into the captivating world of the French way of life with Alice and Jérôme Tourbier, the founders of the Collection des Hôtels du Vignoble. In this interview, they unveil their aspirations through the recent acquisition of the Châteaux de Gilly and d'Isenbourg.
Your goal is to promote France’s fine art of living?
We are incredibly lucky in France to have fascinating history, rich gastronomy, magnificent villages, vineyards envied worldwide. Our hotels embody the French art of living.
Your ambitions after acquiring the Château de Gilly and Château d’Isenbourg?
To extend the “Collection des Hôtels du Vignoble” in our loveliest regions. These historic castles in Burgundy and Alsace offer high potential. The first is a former monastery surrounded by a moat, next to the famous Clos de Vougeot, while the Château d’Isenbourg on the hills of Colmar is renowned for its 5 hectares of vineyards and magnificent tower. When added to our Sources de Caudalie and Sources de Cheverny, a real collection is in the making. Wine-lovers around the world will choose their favourite region to stay in one of our hotels.
Will the DNA of Les Sources be passed on?
Each hotel must have its own identity while sharing a common thread. Environmentally friendly, they all propose sustainable tourism, well-being amidst the vines, and top-quality service from passionate teams. Clients staying in several of our hotels will thus always find the warm hospitality of “Les Sources” which makes all the difference.
When do you expectWill you be inaugurating these two new showcases in the heart of the vineyards?
The Château de Gilly should open in the spring of 2025, closely followed by the Château d’Isenbourg
Through this interview, the entrepreneurs of the Vignoble Hotels Collection have revealed their passionate vision for the French art of living, embodied by the acquisition of the Châteaux de Gilly and d'Isenbourg. Through these historical gems, they aspire to offer authentic, environmentally respectful experiences infused with the warm hospitality that characterizes the Sources. The inauguration of these two treasures promises to open a new chapter in the history of the Vignoble Hotels Collection, providing travelers from around the world with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the heart of the French art of living.
Source: Les Sources magazine, 2023
