Graduated as a chef in the Master's program in Culinary Arts at the University at Heidelberg. He opened his first restaurant "EPE" in 1978, and the Villa Fayence in 1986. Some of his accomplishments include:

Editiorial features, most recently in VIF, Feinschmecker, Ala Carte Stern, Capital, Millau Guide Book: 17 points - 100 Best Restaurants in Germany, Michelin Guide Book: 1 star (17 years). 18 apperances on German Television Show called "Einfach köstlich" / "simplify Delicious". Private cooking classes at Mas Castellane in Provence, 1985-present. Privat cooking classes at Roquebrune in Cote Azur.

Renowned chef Bernahrd Michael Bettler and his American wife, Suzanne Link-Bettler are hosts at the elegant wintergarten restaurant and there charming cozy Bistro within the beautiful "Villa-Fayence". The villa in the peaceful town of Wallerfangen inlcudes 4 spacius Hotel rooms. Bernhard is fluent in German and French and speaks a bit English. Suzanne is fluent in American and German. My husband and I try to combinethe best of food and wine with their collection of art, antiques and old-world hospitalith in the historic setting of the Villa Fayence.