For centuries, Hotel De Franse Kroon has been a well-known name in and around Diest. At the end of the 16th century, at the time of Prince Philip-William of Orange-Nassau, "The Croone of France" was a well-known lodge in this ancient trading town. Tired travelers could eat there and stay overnight, while the horses of diligences were exchanged. In the course of the 19th century, the tension carried a French name, "Hotel de la Couronne". As a garrison town, Diest often accommodated family members of officers. Later the pilots of the nearby Schaffen found a shelter in our hotel. In the second half of the 20th century, "Hotel De Fransche Croon" continued the age-old tradition as a welcoming place in Diest for the business world and the tourists.

Rastelli group

Hotel De Franse Kroon has been owned by the Rastelli family since 2007 and continues as a modern 3-star hotel, in which traditional elements have been retained, combined with a contemporary design. The decades-long experience of the Rastelli family with hotels in Herentals, Lier, Heist-op-den-Berg and Tervuren guarantees a hospitable and pleasant stay at Hotel De Franse Kroon, with above all a personal service.