auberge

noun

au·​berge ō-ˈberzh 

: inn sense 1a

Synonyms of auberge

• hotel
• hostel
• tavern

Examples of auberge in a Sentence

they spent their honeymoon at a little French auberge that overflowed with charm

Recent Examples on the Web

Two on-site restaurants with an incredible Burgundy-heavy wine list: a chic auberge and a fine dining restaurant with Michelin ambitions. —Lindsey Tramuta, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2026

Often lush, but occasionally sinister, this is a France of rustic auberges rather than refined arrondissements. —Rob Crossan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026

Tokito: The 540-Day Journey of a Culinary Maverick (Japan) Maverick chef Yoshinori Ishii, an internationally renowned two-star Michelin chef, returns to Japan to transform a historic restaurant in Tokyo into an innovative auberge. —Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025

High up on an isolated bluff over the Pacific, the property that is part of The Ryokan Collection, combines a modern edge with traditional elements, all with the style and elegance of a French auberge. —David Hochman, Forbes, 6 May 2023

Another traditional auberge that is right on the TMB trail. —Doug Mayer, Outside Online, 15 Feb. 2023

Word History

Etymology

French, from Middle French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German heriberga military quarters — more at harbor

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above