Set in an 18th-century building overlooking the Saone, the Best Western Plus Hotel d'Europe et d'Angleterre, Macon, France, looks out over the river and the Saint-Laurent Bridge. This boutique hotel blends classical decor with modern comfort, offering large rooms with king-size beds and contemporary bathrooms. A buffet breakfast features a selection of regional products, and a glass of white Burgundy in the lobby bar provides an easy introduction to the local art de vivre. The riverside setting keeps the old town and quays close at hand. Macon stands at the gateway between Burgundy and Beaujolais, with the celebrated white wine villages of the Maconnais, the soaring limestone Rock of Solutre, and the great Abbey of Cluny all within an easy drive. From the riverbank, the wide Saone flows quietly past the old bridge and the painted facades along the quay, while the vineyards begin within sight of the town.