Hôtel Arbez Franco-Suisse: A Hotel Situated on the France-Switzerland Border
Source: Detik.com (February 1, 2024) – https://news.detik.com/travel/d-7801991/hotel-unik-di-perbatasan-negara-tidur-dengan-kepala-di-negara-satu-dan-kaki-di-negara-lain
The Hôtel Arbez Franco-Suisse (also known as simply Arbez) is a hotel located on the border between France and Switzerland, allowing guests to perhaps sleep with their head in one country and their feet in another.The hotel has two addresses: Rue de la Frontera, La Cure, France, and Route de France, Cure, Switzerland.
The building was originally constructed as a bar and shop by Alphonse Ponthus before the establishment of the current border between France and Switzerland. Jules Joseph Arbez later purchased the property and converted it into a hotel in 1921. The Dappers Agreement later divided the building across the international border. Approximately half of the hotel lies in France,and the other half in Switzerland,with the border running through the restaurant and some guest rooms. Three other buildings in the vicinity were also affected by the border demarcation.
During World War II, the hotel’s second floor served as a refuge for those escaping German forces, utilizing the staircase that crossed into Swiss territory.
Currently, the hotel is family-run. The restaurant offers both French and Swiss cuisine. A double room is reported to cost approximately £145 (roughly Rp. 3.3 million, based on an exchange rate of Rp. 22,959) per night for a three-night stay. The hotel’s exterior is described as simple,reminiscent of 1990s architecture with wood as a primary building material,and the interior features laminated wood throughout.
The hotel currently holds a 4.3-star rating based on nearly 700 Google reviews. One reviewer noted the potential for street noise on the Swiss side and recommended requesting a room on the French side.
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