The aroma of celery and onions sautéing greeted us as we walked through the door of our hotel in the hills of France’s Beaujolais region. The chef de cuisine was at the stove, preparing sauces for the evening’s meal. My wife Patty and I lingered by the desk, surveilling the ancient map of Paris in the reception area of the 18th– century manor house. Read more about the Hotel Villa Alexandra in this article I wrote following our visit.
