This l9th century Chateau stands in a 10 acre Park in a wooded loop of the Ill river. It allies traditional Alsatian architecture, half-timbering, sand stone, flowered Balconies and Terraces at the water's edge, with modern comforts.
History
Several chateaux were built at Ostwald, but one single dwelling, the Chateau de l'Ile. The first one, built in 1226, was rapidly destroyed twenty years later. Two others were later built in the 17th century, one was situated in the prolongation of the present road to the Chateau and disappeared in 1870, the other, known as the Chateau de l'Ile, underwent significant restoration at the end of the 19th century. In 1918, Jean Antoine Darbois purchased the Chateau as a residence. His son, Rene, who took a keen interest in alternative medicine, based his Company, 'les Thes du Chateau de l'Ile', there.
Following the bombardment in 1944 which destroyed seven tonnes of raw material, the company fell into decline and closed at the end of the Sixties. The Chateau remained uninhabited up to 1994, the date of its inauguration as a Chateau Hotel.
Halfway between Strasbourg and its international airport, it is a good place for a restful stay a base from which to visit the region, and to do business from.
By road :
- Motorway A35, exit7 Ostwald-La Vigie
- Car park (l50 cars).
By rail :
By air :
- Strasbourg-Entzheim airport ,4 miles
The chef, Yannick Mattern, welcomes you at the "Chateau de l'île" and proposes to you a card with dishes of the regional and traditional kitchen, in 3 rooms, with sight on the river and the forest, able to receive up to 95 forks and spoons...
At the beautiful season, you will appreciate the lunch on the terrace at the edge of water.
The excellent quality of the cuisine is matched by its fine wine list, with many of the famous growths of Alsace.
The Château de l'Ile offers you:
For individuals: Theme stay: "The vine, a Roman heritage": 2 nights in a Traditional room with half-board. Arrival in the evening with a dinner of discovery in the Chateau's restaurant. The next day, there is a tour of the vineyards (a map of the wine route is provided), a tasting on a wine grower's premises of five of the great Alsace wines accompanied with Kougelhopf in the cellar with a visit to its museum.
For individuals and groups:
- Menus which marry dishes and wines: on request
- Tastings: on the spot, on request
- Visits of the cellars: the reception staff is ready to suggest visits to cellars and make appointments
- Theme stay: "The vine, a Roman heritage
Leisure
- Ile Spa with sauna, hammam, whirlpool bath
- Fitness room - terrace
- Fitness circuit - bicycles
- Golf ,4 miles
Leisure nearby
- Walks along the Ill river
- Wine-tasting in the wine growers' cellars
The Château de l'Ile has 62 rooms of 5 different categories, from the most elegant apartment to the most delightful room including a suite, duplex suite, "Deluxe", "Superior" and "Traditional" rooms, located in either the oldest or the more typically Alsatian part of the Château. All the rooms are elegantly decorated in keeping with their location and enjoy modern comforts. They offer pleasant views over the Ill River or the typical village of Ostwald.
Traditional Room :
Beautiful, quiet, bright and pleasant rooms overlooking the river or village. They have a double bed or twin beds, a marble bathroom with separate shower and bath. - Air conditioning, Wi-Fi access, mini-bar, hair-dryer, flat screen television.
Superior Room :
Spacious, second floor rooms, with a nicely sloping ceiling on one side and a balcony from where you can enjoy the uninterrupted view over the nearby river Ill. They have a double bed or twin beds, a marble bathroom with separate shower and bath. - Wi-Fi access, flat screen television (satellite), air-conditioning, mini-bar, hair-dryer.
Deluxe Room :
These rooms are located in the oldest part of the Château where wooden floors, good sized rooms, and selected furniture gives them style and elegance without neglecting comfort. They have a double or twin beds, and their terrace overlooks the river or village. All are equipped with a marble bathroom with separate shower and bath. - Wi-Fi access, flat screen television (satellite), air-conditioning, mini-bar, hair-dryer.
Suite :
A magnificent second floor suite with an uninterrupted view over the river Ill which flows alongside the property. This is a luxurious apartment, richly decorated with a large flower filled balcony, entrance hall, dressing room, dining room, office, bedroom, huge marble bathroom with separate shower and bath and a private sauna. - Sauna, Wi-Fi access, flat screen television (satellite), air-conditioning, mini-bar, hair-dryer.
Suite Duplex :
This is a superb duplex suite located in the oldest part of the Château. It consists of a bedroom with bathroom and a pleasant lounge on the ground floor, and another large, tastefully decorated bedroom with a beautiful bathroom housing a separate bath and shower. This layout makes it ideal for a family of four. - Wi-Fi access, flat screen television (satellite), air-conditioning, mini-bar, hair-dryer.
