Hotel La Vie En Rose — Hotel in Ambert

A personal matter caused my wife and I to visit the town of Olliergues in France for two days, and a last minute scramble for accommodation introduced us to La Vie en Rose Hotel and Restaurant, which is located twelve kilometres away. We enjoyed an evergreen, tranquil and scenic fifteen minutes drive into the quaint town of Le Brugeron, where the picturesque building sat in the centre serving as a welcome-house labeled “La Vie en Rose”.||||Upon arrival we met the host and manger of the establishment, Chantal, who gave us the warmest and friendliest greeting. There was a slight language barrier because we spoke no French and Chantal spoke very little English, but with the help of a translator app, we managed to communicate and was given the key to Room 4 which is located on the second floor.||||The building has maintained its original old-fashioned design, which contributes its vintage beauty to an untouched surroundings, therefore, walking up and down the stairs creates some appreciated creaking sounds. ||||We had a triple room, which entailed a double bed and a single bed, two side tables, a desk and chair, television, closet and a WC and bathroom combi. Overall the staircase, landings and our room were extremely clean; this include the WC and bathroom. The shower was great with a superb water pressure and adjustable temperature gauge. Wi-Fi is available, although not great, but useable.||||As a bonus we had extra towels and shower gels, plus there was an extra pillow and blanket in the closet. The room’s image is what to be realistically expected of the region, French simplicity at its best; airy and comfortable.||||We had breakfast and dinner at the restaurant and can only say, wow! 10 out of 10. ||||Breakfast was Continental styled, where Chantal served us freshly squeezed orange juice, a variety of fruits, two different breads, Croissants, butter, a platter of cheeses, a platter of various jams, hot chocolate and tea; the presentation was impressive. ||||Dinner followed suit and was of no surprise. We ordered salmon, which was served with Dauphinoise potatoes, which we complimented with a suggested wine, by our host, a bottle of Roche Mazet Chardonnay, a sweetish but non-dessert wine. ||||For dessert we had crème brûlée and profiterole, which were both delicious; everything, except for the wine, were made in-house and we received service with a smile throughout.||||A special thanks to Chantal for being such a great host. We loved and enjoyed every minute of it and would revisit the hotel and the area for its charm and...

Yes! An absolute and resounding "yes". Seriously, could I have given 6 stars I would have done so.

The entiee hotel breathes a sense of longing for the past - its interior is dated but not in a ramshackle or cheesy way. "Your granny's house" meets "Fawlty Towers". And the comparison to FT doesnt stop there.

The owner is a somewhat scatterbrained darling, the chef is as French as baguettes and the service is absolutely excellent. Supper is awesome, and the breakfast is as un-French as one may imagine. Even the coffee was good!

The rooms are comfortable (with great beds) and clean. What more do you need?

Heartily...

A l’Hôtel /restaurant "la vie en rose", chez Chantal et Carl, c’est dans un hôtel classé plein d'étoiles que l’on séjourne. ||Toutes ces étoiles c’est dans l’accueil, le service, la gentillesse et la convivialité que Chantal et Carl les investissent. ||Pour nous c’est la 4ème année que nous y faisons une halte d’une nuit. Une pause entre la normandie et le parc des écrins. Notre 1ère soirée de vacances d'été.||||C'est toujours dans un cadre top agréable et calme que nous sommes accueillis à l'hôtel/restaurant "La vie en rose". ||Le petit dej (jus d'orange maison, croissants, confitures maisons, miel, yaourts, pain et fruits frais.) est comme les années précédentes toujours aussi top.||||Quant au diner, le steak haché avec la pointe de beurre et de persil, notre fille l'adore. ||Pour nous cela sera encore une valeur sûre: le confit de canard avec ses légumes du jardin et ses champignons sauvages.||Pour notre fils, un magret de canard. ||Le tout accompagné de pommes de terre en papillotte cuite au four.||||Leurs chambres sont préparées avec grand soin, rigueur et décorées avec goût.||||Quand vous passez au Brugeron, vous pouvez vous arrêter à l’hôtel/restaurant "la vie en rose" chez Chantal et Carl en toute confiance c'est un vrai sas pour les vacances.||||Chantal et Carl savent vous proposer des prix très abordables pour un rapport qualité/prix...