Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen
Paris
This prestigious Parisian institution housed in an elegant building set in the Jardins des Champs-Élysées has huge windows looking out onto the most beautiful avenue in the world.
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AM par Alexandre Mazzia
Marseille
In his eatery near the Stade Vélodrome, this artist-cum-chef on a perpetual creative quest has elevated the small portion to the realm of art.
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Arpège
Paris
"The best cookbook ever written was by Mother Nature herself," according to Alain Passard.
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- Vegan
Assiette Champenoise
Reims
You might say that Arnaud Lallement grew up at Assiette Champenoise, which was originally opened by his parents.
- Modern Cuisine
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Auberge du Vieux Puits
Fontjoncouse
Gilles Goujon, sometimes nicknamed the "innkeeper of the Corbières", is credited with putting the tiny village of Fontjoncouse ((in the Aude département) on the map of French high-end gastronomy.
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Christopher Coutanceau
La Rochelle
Overlooking the Plage de la Concurrence, the sign on the front of the restaurant says it all: "Christopher Coutanceau, chef and fisherman." Fishing here is a lifelong family passion, and Christopher takes it further b…
- Seafood
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Épicure
Paris
Le Bristol is the quintessence of luxury, from its spa suites and superb formal garden to its rooftop pool and dining area with Louis XVI furnishings, mirrors, and tall French windows looking out onto the greenery.
- Modern Cuisine
Flocons de Sel
Megève
Emmanuel Renaut fell in love with Haute Savoie as a child, long before achieving his Meilleur Ouvrier de France title, and his predilection for Alpine produce is deeply ingrained (pike, char and whitefish from Lake Ge…
- Modern Cuisine
Kei
Paris
Kei for Kei Kobayashi, a chef born in Nagano, Japan, who trained with the likes of Gilles Goujon and Alain Ducasse.
- Modern Cuisine
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L'Oustau de Baumanière
Les Baux-de-Provence
A tremendous ambassador of the Mediterranean art de vivre, the Provençal country estate of Baumanière promises a uniquely tranquil, bucolic and elegant experience – this location has captivated artists and celebrities…
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La Table du Castellet
Le Castellet
This well-known luxury resort is a haven of Provençal art de vivre from the grounds overlooking the Var hinterland and the sea on the horizon to the ponds, lavender beds and superb cuisine rich in the scents and flavo…
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La Vague d'Or - Cheval Blanc St-Tropez
Saint-Tropez
Picture a luxury hotel set amidst pine trees in the picturesque Gulf of Saint Tropez - an idyllic scene for knockout food.
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La Villa Madie
Cassis
Nestling in Anse Corton, an unspoilt natural cove facing Cap Canaille, La Villa Madie, housed in swish contemporary premises and flanked by a terrace, boasts an idyllic location with a drop-dead view of the Mediterran…
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Le Cinq
Paris
Unadulterated style and opulence – lofty columns, ornate mouldings and tall bouquets of flowers, all bathed in soft light pouring in from the interior garden… Here, in one of the most prestigious Parisian palaces, che…
- Modern Cuisine
Le Clos des Sens
Annecy
This spruce establishment in the upper reaches of Annecy is home to Franck Derouet and his associate Thomas Lorival.
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Le Coquillage
Saint-Méloir-des-Ondes
A not-too-imposing and rather romantic manor house, a magical view of the bay of Mont-Saint-Michel...
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- Seafood
Le Gabriel - La Réserve Paris
Paris
Just a well-heeled step from the Champs-Élysées, this restaurant is set in the swish, swanky La Réserve, a 19C Napoleon III-style mansion refurbished by renowned interior designer, Jacques Garcia.
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Le Petit Nice
Marseille
Descended from a family of artists, Gérald Passédat was practically born in his restaurant a few metres from the sea, which "nourishes and inspires [him]".
- Seafood
Les Morainières
Jongieux
Michaël Arnoult has transformed Auberge des Morainières into a charming, intimate restaurant with minimalist decor overlooking the undulating vineyards and the Rhône Valley.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Les Prés d'Eugénie - Michel Guérard
Eugénie-les-Bains
Some chefs owe their reputation as much to their cuisine as to their human qualities: Michel Guérard, who died in August 2024, was one of them.
- Classic Cuisine
Maison Lameloise
Chagny
It's impossible to sum up in just a few lines the story of this institution, whose star-studded career begun back in… 1926!
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Mirazur
Menton
Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco has taken up residence on the Italian border, between the mountains and the sea, in a restaurant boasting mesmerising views of the Mediterranean.
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Pic
Valence
The first thing to mention about Maison Pic (in the Drôme département of southeast France) is its special atmosphere.
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Pierre Gagnaire
Paris
In an interior dominated by a masterful charcoal work, an "urban cave painting" depicting a bestiary by the artist Adel Abdessemed, Pierre Gagnaire continues to finetune France’s culinary scene with his adventurous, w…
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Plénitude - Cheval Blanc Paris
Paris
The revamped Samaritaine department store is home to the luxurious Cheval Blanc Hotel, within whose walls lies this restaurant, the haunt of low-profile chef, Arnaud Donckele, who has three stars to his name at La Vag…
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Restaurant Marcon
Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid
The Marcons are a family team: Régis Marcon senior, self-proclaimed Auvergnat-Italian, exceptional cook, entrepreneur and culinary authority, works with his sons, Jacques, who has confidently moved to the forefront, a…
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Troisgros - Le Bois sans Feuilles
Ouches
In this nature-inspired interior designed by architect Patrick Bouchain, the glass-paned dining areas are arranged around an imposing century-old oak tree.
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Alliance
Paris
Between the Left Bank and Boulevard St Germain, this dinky restaurant celebrates the alliance of Shawn and Toshi, respectively in charge of the dining room and the kitchen, and partners in this culinary adventure.
- Modern Cuisine
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Anne de Bretagne
La Plaine-sur-Mer
(Temporarily closed for renovations, reopening planned for spring) On the south bank of the Loire estuary, this imposing contemporary building overlooks the small port of Gravette.
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Arbane
Reims
After many years at Le Parc des Crayères, ‘Meilleur Ouvrier de France’ Philippe Mille has set up shop in this stylish abode dating back to 1874.
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Baumanière 1850
Courchevel
Courchevel, the quintessence of Alpine luxury since 1947, is an exclusive ski resort where nothing is too grand or too posh!
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Blanc
Paris
After making a name for himself at Passage 53, Shinichi Sato has settled here beneath a corolla vault of interwoven wooden slats in a plush yet minimalist circular dining room.
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Bulle d'Osier
Langres
A former officers' mess, this mansion standing proud next to the Porte des Moulins is now a charming restaurant, designed and set up by chef Laurent Petit.
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Cédric Burtin
Saint-Rémy
This tranquil watermill by a millstream abuts a cottage garden.
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- Modern Cuisine
Christophe Hay - Fleur de Loire
Blois
Chef Christophe Hay is now installed in a grandiose 17C hospice on the banks of the Loire.
- Modern Cuisine
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Cyril Attrazic
Aumont-Aubrac
To quote Cyril Attrazic: “I was in love with the Maison, even before I fell for cooking”.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
David Toutain
Paris
The grandson of farmers, Normandy-born David Toutain started out in the kitchen of Bernard Loiseau, before making a name for himself at a series of renowned establishments (including Arpège, Agapé Substance).
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Ekaitza
Ciboure
The location, on the docks of Ciboure overlooking the port, is eminently suited to a restaurant called "storm" (ekaitza in Basque).
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Frédéric Doucet
Charolles
Frédéric Doucet's restaurant is a creative and exciting take on established ideas of terroir and tradition.
- Modern Cuisine
Georges Blanc
Vonnas
In his Vonnas stronghold, Georges Blanc has embodied a certain idea of tradition for several decades.
- Classic Cuisine
Guy Savoy
Paris
In the special occasion setting of the Hôtel de la Monnaie, Guy Savoy is continuing the story he began a few decades ago – back when, as a young boy, he would peek into the pans in the kitchen of his family's restaura…
- Modern Cuisine
Hakuba
Paris
What may one expect from a Japanese restaurant featuring the all-star cast of chef Takuya Watanabe, Arnaud Donkele in person and his pastry chef partner Maxime Frédéric?
- Japanese
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Jean Sulpice
Talloires-Montmin
The Auberge du Père Bise is buzzier than ever under the impetus of Jean Sulpice and his wife, Magali!
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L'Abysse Paris
Paris
A Japanese sushi maestro, outstanding quality ingredients (ikejime fish from the Atlantic) and the creative hallmark of Yannick Alléno paint the gourmet portrait.
- Japanese
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L'Ambroisie
Paris
In the timeless atmosphere of the Place des Vosges, this famous restaurant is decorated with antique mirrors, a huge tapestry, black and white marble flooring and striking contemporary wall panels lit by red LEDs.
- Classic Cuisine
L'Auberge de Montmin
Talloires-Montmin
Forclaz Pass (1 147m) is not just a paradise for paragliders, but also for fine food lovers, thanks to this restaurant, which has been refurbished and extended without losing its snug Alpine appeal.
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L'Auberge de Saint-Rémy - Fanny Rey & Jonathan Wahid
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Chef Fanny Rey is at the helm in the kitchen of this grand old Auberge located on the beltway and the old ramparts of this pretty town.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Auberge des Glazicks
Plomodiern
This former blacksmith's workshop was transformed into a farmhouse inn by the chef's grandmother.
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L'Observatoire du Gabriel
Bordeaux
Located in the central edifice on Bordeaux's iconic Place de la Bourse, opposite the Miroir d'Eau water feature, this establishment is run by the owners of Château Angelus and Logis de la Cadène in Saint-Émilion.
- Modern Cuisine
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L'Oiseau Blanc
Paris
This is the "contemporary French fine dining" restaurant at The Peninsula, a luxury hotel located near the Arc de Triomphe.
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L'Orangerie
Paris
The HQ of chef Alan Taudon is established in this glazed extension in the courtyard of the George V hotel, graced by an amazing hanging porcelain sculpture of thousands of bougainvillea petals.
- Modern Cuisine
La Chèvre d'Or
Èze
Château de la Chèvre d'Or boasts an exceptional location: Perched high up on the flank of a rocky hillside in a medieval village, it commands jaw-dropping views of the Riviera hinterland to the rear and of the sparkli…
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La Côte d'Or
Saulieu
This iconic institution of the Morvan region, which has seen so many generations of chefs and fine food lovers pass through its doors, has embarked on a new chapter.
- Modern Cuisine
La Côte Saint-Jacques
Joigny
This edifice on the banks of the Yonne is truly superlative!
- Modern Cuisine
La Fourchette des Ducs
Obernai
Chef Nicolas Stamm-Corby strikes the perfect balance between celebrating the classics and adding an inventive touch that hits the mark.
- Modern Cuisine
La Grand'Vigne - Les Sources de Caudalie
Martillac
Not far from Bordeaux, this property is a little paradise nestled in the vineyards of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, a Graves grand cru classé winery.
- Modern Cuisine
La Grenouillère
La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil
Few chefs show such a strong culinary personality as Alexandre Gauthier in La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil.
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La Merise
Laubach
This traditional Alsace house near Haguenau is a remarkable new construction built out of old materials so as to seamlessly blend in with its rural setting overlooking the hills and orchards.
- Modern Cuisine
La Pyramide - Maison Henriroux
Vienne
Originally a modest inn opened in 1822, this Vienne institution was made famous by the emblematic couple of Mado and Fernand Point in the early 20C.
- Modern Cuisine
La Scène
Paris
Stéphanie Le Quellec makes no secret of her aim to "deconsecrate haute cuisine" courtesy of a generous gourmet ethos in which each dish tells a story.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de Christophe Dufossé
Busnes
Chef Christophe Dufossé has been thriving in his homeland, as his cooking illustrates.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de Franck Putelat
Carcassonne
The medieval city is emblematic of the time-honoured heritage of Carcassonne and its region… and the same could almost be said of Franck Putelat.
- Modern Cuisine
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La Table de Pavie
Saint-Emilion
In the world-famous village of Saint-Émilion, Yannick Alléno rigorously oversees the restaurant of this luxury hotel, once a convent, whose nuns offered sanctuary to pilgrims and travellers.
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La Table de Yoann Conte
Veyrier-du-Lac
Breton chef Yoann Conte discovered the meaning of brotherhood and the importance of food on the high seas.
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La Table des Amis
Bonnieux
Christophe Bacquié greets diners like old friends in his gorgeous farmhouse set in peaceful countryside, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and lavender fields.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table Lionel Giraud
Narbonne
The place is named after Abbé St Crescent, who in the Middle Ages opened his doors to pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago.
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- Modern Cuisine
La Villa Archange
Le Cannet
This handsome 18C provençal villa is perched up in the hills above Cannes.
- Modern Cuisine
La Voile - La Réserve Ramatuelle
Ramatuelle
This exclusive luxury hotel, which blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings, is the HQ of talented Éric Canino, a chef influenced by his fruitful collaboration with Michel Guérard.
- Modern Cuisine
Lalique
Bommes
Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is the ideal setting for a first-rate meal: the lavish dining area is adorned with (you guessed it!) a Lalique crystal chandelier, and the glass-paned extension commands a fine view of the v…
- Modern Cuisine
Le Clarence
Paris
This lavish 1884 private mansion just off the Champs-Élysées is graced with a luxurious interior that embodies the essence of French art de vivre.
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Le Corot
Ville-d'Avray
Much like the artist Corot, who painted the nearby ponds, Rémi Chambard turns to nature and produce from Île-de-France for inspiration when it comes to cooking.
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Le Grand Restaurant - Jean-François Piège
Paris
Welcome to Jean-François Piège's "laboratory of great cuisine", a tiny dining area beneath a sculptural ceiling made up of panes of glass that catch and reflect the light.
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Le Jules Verne
Paris
Frédéric Anton presides over the fortunes of this emblematic restaurant on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower, accessible by a private lift.
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Le Neuvième Art
Lyon
It was in the kitchens of Paul Bocuse and Régis Marcon, among others, that Christophe Roure learned the ropes.
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Le Parc Les Crayères
Reims
Once Louise Pommery's mansion, this small château (early 20C) standing in superb grounds exudes classic elegance.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Pré - Xavier Beaudiment
Clermont-Ferrand
"The Auvergne I want you to meet is the one we encounter and pick every morning in our mountains, meadows and forests." The words of local lad Xavier Beaudiment are far from platitudes.
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Le Pressoir d'Argent - Gordon Ramsay
Bordeaux
British chef Gordon Ramsay (born in Scotland) is a true culinary talent who has already been awarded three Michelin stars in England.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Sarkara
Courchevel
Gifted pastry chef Sébastien Vauxion takes guests on a unique journey (with a formula that proved to be trendsetting).
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Le Skiff Club
Pyla-sur-Mer
In this 1930s Basque hotel nestled in a pine forest and given a makeover by designer Philippe Starck, Le Skiff Club is a veritable haven with its cosy little dining area decorated in the style of a yacht club.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Taillevent
Paris
This iconic establishment dating back to 1946 is the epitome of French classicism.
- Classic Cuisine
Maison Aribert
Uriage-les-Bains
Christophe Aribert is thriving in his restaurant in a fine 19C house built against the hillside in Uriage Park.
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- Modern Cuisine
Maison Benoît Vidal
Annecy
Benoît Vidal is the Catalan chef behind this restaurant done out in a slick contemporary style in the Annecy area.
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Maison Nouvelle
Bordeaux
On the lively Chartrons market square, this pretty stone building is the newest and latest establishment of chef Philippe Etchebest, also behind Bordeaux’ Quatrième Mur.
- Modern Cuisine
Maison Ronan Kervarrec
Saint-Grégoire
A vibrant, indulgent homage to the Brittany he knows and loves!
- Modern Cuisine
Maison Rostang
Paris
Chef Nicolas Beaumann enthusiastically perpetuates the tradition of delicious food that has always been synonymous with this emblematic establishment, albeit while increasingly embracing the modern, as reflected in th…
- Classic Cuisine
Marsan par Hélène Darroze
Paris
The elegant interior provides the perfect foil to food embodied by the “special something” that depicts the cooking of Hélène Darroze, descended from a family of cooks.
- Modern Cuisine
Mère Brazier
Lyon
Eugénie Brazier (1895-1977), an exceptional chef who inspired an entire branch of French cuisine, obtained three stars in two different establishments.
- Classic Cuisine
Michel Kayser - Restaurant Alexandre
Garons
Between Nîmes and Arles, in grounds planted with hundred-year-old cedars, Michel Kayser does what he does best: cooking from the heart to enhance the ingredients, while harnessing his technical skills in a bid to stir…
- Modern Cuisine
René et Maxime Meilleur
Saint-Martin-de-Belleville
Father René and son Maxime shine the spotlight on their mountain terroir as they lovingly craft each ingredient, while seeking inspired new ways of preparing regional delicacies.
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- Regional Cuisine
Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse
Paris
Take an iconic luxury hotel opposite the Jardin des Tuileries and an incredibly gifted chef, Alain Ducasse, then add a sprinkling of luxury à la Versailles (white ceiling adorned with gilding, crystal chandeliers) and…
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Rozó
Marcq-en-Barœul
Chef Diego Delbecq and his pastry chef partner Camille Pailleau have channelled all of their energy and talent into this former printing works, turning it into a loft-style restaurant, with tables set out beneath the…
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Serge Vieira
Chaudes-Aigues
Imagine a contemporary vessel built out of stone, iron and glass set in a medieval fortress with a 360° view of the surroundings, nestled in a medieval fortress that they owners fell in love with: Marie-Aude and the l…
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Sushi Yoshinaga
Paris
This exceptional restaurant has left nothing to chance: ceramics designed by a Japanese artist, rosewood chopsticks set out on a small cedar tray, maple wood panelling and soft lighting.
- Japanese
Sylvestre Wahid - Les Grandes Alpes
Courchevel
In an exclusive setting comprising just four tables, Sylvestre Wahid serves only around 15 lucky guests per sitting.
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Table - Bruno Verjus
Paris
Bruno Verjus's approach is to select the finest ingredients and cook them with humility and the utmost respect.
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Takao Takano
Lyon
One cannot help but be impressed by the trajectory of Takao Takano's career.
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Villa René Lalique
Wingen-sur-Moder
René Lalique was the most prominent jeweller of the turn of the 20C and the Art nouveau movement.
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- Modern Cuisine
Virtus
Paris
A stone's throw from the Marché d'Aligre, the navy-blue façade of this restaurant conceals a vintage interior strewn with Art deco details that is reminiscent of a Parisian apartment and which is the work of Argentini…
- Modern Cuisine
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William Frachot
Dijon
This 19C former coaching inn bang in the heart of historic Dijon is the HQ of one of Burgundy’s most talented chefs.
- Modern Cuisine
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114 Faubourg
Paris
(Temporarily closed) Situated within Le Bristol, this brasserie is truly one of a kind!
- Modern Cuisine
1741
Strasbourg
Opposite Palais Rohan, an architectural masterpiece completed in 1741, this ‘1741’ is the quintessence of stylish, depicted by cosy, pleasantly hushed dining rooms and a counter that shines the spotlight on the consum…
- Modern Cuisine
A Casa di Mà
Lumio
Lumio, a village of Haute-Corse, is the quintessence of light and flavour...
- Modern Cuisine
Accents Table Bourse
Paris
"An accent tells us where someone is from; it tells us about their country, their region and their history.
- Modern Cuisine
Acte 2 Yannick Delpech
Toulouse
Yannick Delpech, previously chef of L'Amphitryon, returns to the stage for a second act with this atypical and charming restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
Agapé
Paris
In this cosy, welcoming room adorned in soft shades, the menu rolls out a lineup of premium ingredients that depend on the whim of chef Yoshi Nagato (Maison Rostang, Le Cinq, Épicure) and his partner, Asuka Ishiba, in…
- Modern Cuisine
Agapes
Toulouse
In the trendy, hipster district of Saint Aubin, this tiny bistro, taken over by Arnaud Darbas and Virginie Béziaud, conjures up crisp fresh dishes oozing with distinctive flavours.
- Modern Cuisine
Aida
Paris
The whitewashed facade of this small bolthole tucked away in a lane blends in so perfectly with its surroundings that you may even miss it entirely!
- Japanese
AinTimiste
Poncin
On the doorstep of the Cerdon vineyards, this picturesque medieval village in the Bugey and Revermont region is home to a great establishment!
- Modern Cuisine
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Akrame
Paris
A stone’s throw from La Madeleine district, Akrame Benallal, a live wire if ever there was, operates in a surprisingly secretive establishment, hidden by a huge coach gateway.
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Alain Llorca
La Colle-sur-Loup
Alain Llorca, an emblematic figure of French Riviera cuisine, boasts a star-studded career that encompasses the mythical luxury Negresco Hotel and the Moulin de Mougins.
- Provençal
Alan Geaam
Paris
We’ve all heard of the American dream, but Alan Geaam prefers the French version!
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Albert 1er
Chamonix Mont-Blanc
Since it was founded in 1903, this iconic Chamonix establishment has been run by the same family.
- Modern Cuisine
Alchémille
Kaysersberg
This old bar has been transformed into a “living space” by a chef born in the village who has accumulated an impressive number of food awards.
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Alcôve
Vinay
Business is booming in this luxurious hotel surrounded by vineyards, thanks to plush guestrooms, a rose garden...
- Modern Cuisine
Aldehyde
Paris
In this intimate establishment near the Quais de Seine, Tunisian-born chef Youssef Marzouk cooks up a delicious culinary symphony in his open kitchen-bar.
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Alexis Baudin
Malling
Alexis Baudin has had extensive work carried out on this building to transform it into a spacious contemporary restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
Alpage
Courchevel
High up in Courchevel, Alpage is the fine dining restaurant of Hotel Annapurna.
- Modern Cuisine
Amâlia
Paris
Unlike many of the other restaurants in the east of Paris, this one has gone for classic elegance: a refined decor, tablecloths, stylish service.
- Modern Cuisine
Ambroisie
Saint-Didier-de-la-Tour
What initially draws the eye, right in front of us, is the lake hemmed in by wooded banks – the location alone is worth seeing.
- Modern Cuisine
Amicis
Bordeaux
In a chic district of Bordeaux, between Allées de Tourny and Place des Grands-Hommes, chef Alexandre Baumard (ex Logis de la Cadène in Saint-Émilion and L'Observatoire du Gabriel) presides over this elegant two-storey…
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Anne
Paris
The Pavillon de la Reine, a magnificent residence in Place des Vosges, is named after Anne of Austria, Queen of France and wife of Louis XIII, who once lived here.
- Modern Cuisine
Anona
Paris
In a lively, working-class enclave, this place serves good contemporary cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
Apicius
Clermont-Ferrand
Bang in the city centre, on the first floor of Saint Pierre Market, this swanky restaurant enjoys a lofty location.
- Modern Cuisine
Apicius
Paris
Housed in a sumptuous 18C private mansion that calls to mind a small palace, Apicius is named after this Ancient Roman epicurean who is said to have written the first cookbook.
- Modern Cuisine
Ar Men Du
Névez
Imagine wild moorland buffeted by the ocean with the rocky island of Raguenez glinting in the sunshine just a short distance away.
- Modern Cuisine
Arbore & Sens
Loches
Assisted front of house by sommelier Océane (his partner), Clément Dumont, a young chef from the region with some solid experience, has made this restaurant not far from the Royal Citadel the new place to be.
- Modern Cuisine
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Arborescence
Croix
Established in an early-20C textile factory on an entirely rehabilitated industrial wasteland, chef Félix Robert and his wife Nidta, after working for Alexandre Gauthier at La Grenouillère in Tokyo and then at Troisgr…
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Armani Ristorante
Paris
This restaurant is in an original location on the first floor of the Armani store in St-Germain-des-Prés (not far from the church).
- Italian
Arnaud Donckele & Maxime Frédéric at Louis Vuitton
Saint-Tropez
Located in the courtyard of a building that once housed the village doctors and is now the White 1921 Saint-Tropez hotel, this seasonal, open-air restaurant is further testament to the talent of the Arnaud Donckele/Ma…
- Mediterranean Cuisine
Assa
Blois
Anthony and Fumiko Maubert have set up shop in the heart of Blois, while awaiting the refurbishment of their establishment on the banks of the Loire.
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Asterales
Corrençon-en-Vercors
Poetically named after an order of flowering plants, this tasteful restaurant sports a low-key alpine style.
- Modern Cuisine
Astrance
Paris
Pascal Barbot and his partner Christophe Rohat took the gamble of setting up their restaurant in premises that are the stuff of legend – here, Joël Robuchon made a name for himself with Jamin!
- Creative
AT
Paris
A stone's throw from the banks of the Seine, this small, quietly unobtrusive restaurant sports a minimalist interior in line with today’s quest for authenticity rather than hot air!
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Atmosphères
Le Bourget-du-Lac
From Lamartine to Stendhal and Maupassant, many a French author has waxed lyrical about the atmosphere of Lac du Bourget and the view over Mt Revard.
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Au 14 Février
Lyon
Au 14 Février stands on rue du Bœuf, among the Renaissance mansions, cobbled streets and arcaded galleries in the heart of historical Lyon.
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Au Crocodile
Strasbourg
The stuffed crocodile in the window, a souvenir brought back from Egypt by a Napoleonic soldier, underlines the historic character of this iconic Strasbourg establishment, which boasted 3 stars under chef Émile Jung.
- Modern Cuisine
Au Gourmet
Drusenheim
Partners Ludovic Kientz and sommelier Sandie Ling continue to bring life to this country inn standing proud in a large garden.
- Modern Cuisine
Au Vieux Couvent
Rhinau
With its decorative half-timbering that is emblematic of this part of Alsace, the inviting mushroom-coloured building catches the eye from afar.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge Chez Guth
Steige
In the upper reaches of the village of Steige in the picturesque Villé valley, this old farmhouse inn is the canvas on which chef Yannick Guth expresses his creativity.
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Auberge de Clochemerle
Vaux-en-Beaujolais
You are sure to feel right at home in this charming stone-built inn set in a picturesque little wine-growing village.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge de la Brie
Couilly-Pont-aux-Dames
This local institution has proudly retained its MICHELIN star for over 30 years.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge de la Charme
Prenois
In a small Burgundy village, close to Dijon and the motorsport racetrack, this rustic inn dripping in charm welcomes diners into a warm interior in which contemporary artwork is interestingly contrasted with stone wal…
- Creative
Auberge de la Forge
Lavalette
This duet of talented innkeepers (a chef and a pastry chef with a passion for wine) earned their stripes with stints in iconic establishments such as with Christophe Bacquié at the Castellet and at Le Gabriel and Le R…
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge de la Grive
Trosly-Loire
In a beautiful stone building nestling in parkland on the edge of the forest, the chef and his wife prepare dishes that delight the palate: delicious lobster and lettuce cooked on the barbecue, spicy nasturtium leaves…
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge de la Mine
La Ferrière-aux-Étangs
Formerly the canteen of the local iron ore mine (closed in April 1970), this inn has been the haunt of the same chef for over 30 years.
- Classic Cuisine
Auberge de la Roche
Valdeblore
A quintessential French country inn in the heart of the Mercantour National Park.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge de Montfleury
Saint-Germain
(Temporarily closed) This discreet inn near Aubenas boasts an elegant contemporary setting.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge des Templiers
Boismorand
Some things never go out of fashion… The oldest stone walls of this quintessential Sologne coaching inn with a half-timbered, pink brick façade date back to the 17C.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge du Cep
Fleurie
This emblematic Beaujolais establishment, made famous thanks to the talent of chef Chantal Chagny who spent 44 years in the kitchen here, needs no introduction whatsoever!
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge du Pont
Pont-du-Château
As spirited as the winds of Brittany (where he grew up), Rodolphe Regnauld harbours a great love for the produce of his adopted region.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge du Pont d'Acigné
Noyal-sur-Vilaine
Close to Rennes, on the banks of the River Vilaine, this granite building is worthy of our full attention.
- Creative
Auberge du Vert Mont
Boeschepe
Tucked away in the heart of the countryside, chef Florent Ladeyn, an ecological champion from the word go, is a standard-bearer of authentic and indulgent Flemish fare that is deeply rooted in the terroir yet creative…
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge du XIIème Siècle
Saché
Balzac was a regular guest at the Château de Saché, located right next door to this Auberge housed in a half-timbered building that has retained all its authentic charm behind its ivy-covered façade.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge Frankenbourg
La Vancelle
In this small village perched in the foothills of the Vosges, this hotel-restaurant has been welcoming travellers since the start of the last century.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge Grand'Maison
Mûr-de-Bretagne
This eminently hospitable inn upholds culinary traditions rich in textbook technique and indulgent, spot-on flavours.
- Traditional Cuisine
Auberge Le Prieuré
Moirax
On the road between Bordeaux and Toulouse, in the heart of a tiny picturesque village near Agen, this country inn occupies a centuries-old stone house, whose terrace, shaded by ancient plane trees, faces a Clunisian p…
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge Pom'Poire
Azay-le-Rideau
This contemporary restaurant surrounded by orchards has a bright, welcoming, clean-lined dining area that looks onto the surrounding countryside.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge Quintessence
Roubion
At the Col de la Couillole, a pass in the Mercantour National Park, this former refuge run by Pauline and Christophe Billau is a top destination for foodies.
- Modern Cuisine
Auberge Saint-Laurent
Sierentz
This inviting 18C coaching inn with its long, flower-decked façade is an authentic and elegant local institution.
- Modern Cuisine
- Traditional Cuisine
Auberge Saint-Walfrid
Sarreguemines
Situated on the road from Metz to Strasbourg, this pretty little inn – once a farm belonging to the church in Welferding – has been run by the same family since the late 19C.
- Classic Cuisine
Auberge Sauvage
Servon
This former 16C presbytery in the heart of a photogenic country village on the road to Mont Saint Michel is home to a restaurant flanked by a cottage garden, which provides chef Thomas Benady with plenty of produce (v…
- Creative
Auffo
Marseille
Clinging to the rocks at the entrance to the Vallon des Auffes, Coline Faulquier's new restaurant commands a dramatic view over the Mediterranean, the Château d'If and the Frioul archipelago.
- Modern Cuisine
Auguste
Paris
In Gaël Orieux's compact restaurant – seating barely 30 people – the elegant contemporary interior with deceptively sleek lines exudes an unexpected calm.
- Modern Cuisine
Auprès du Clocher
Pommard
After a glittering career in the region, youthful Rémi Genot has returned to his roots in this famous wine-growing village.
- Modern Cuisine
Automne
Paris
Japanese chef Nobuyuki Akishige, who boasts an impeccable track record (including spells at L'Atelier du Peintre in Colmar, La Vague d'Or in Saint-Tropez, alongside Arnaud Donckele, Le K2 in Courchevel and La Pyramide…
- Modern Cuisine
Aux Pesked
Saint-Brieuc
Outside the town centre of Saint Brieuc, Aux Pesked embarks you on a journey between land and sea.
- Seafood
- Modern Cuisine
Aux Terrasses
Tournus
After a tour of Saint Philibert Abbey, take a break at this enchanting address.
- Creative
Avel Vor
Port-Louis
A brisk avel vor ("sea breeze" in Breton) depicts this seaside eatery.
- Modern Cuisine
Bacôve
Saint-Omer
A ‘bacôve’ is a large flat-bottomed boat used by the vegetable growers of the marshes of St Omer to transport their crops.
- Modern Cuisine
Baieta
Paris
"Here, the bouillabaisse cosies up to the aioli and the pissaladière (tart with onions, olives and anchovies) hobnobs with the socca (chickpea flatbread), hot from the charcoal-fired oven": Julia Sedefdjian is happy a…
- Modern Cuisine
Belle de Mars
Marseille
Behind wrought-iron railings, this handsome establishment ushers diners into a tastefully understated interior (white walls, parquet floors, wooden chairs and tables) and an open-plan kitchen helmed by Michel Marini.
- Modern Cuisine
Bellefeuille - Saint James Paris
Paris
Built in 1892, this private mansion resembles a small château surrounded by greenery in the very heart of Paris.
- Creative
Bessem
Mandelieu-La Napoule
For a long time, chef Bessem Ben Abdallah worked in the shadow of great chefs (eg Michel Del Burgo, Marc Meneau and Pierre Gagnaire).
- Mediterranean Cuisine
Briketenia
Guéthary
The tiny Basque village of Guéthary is the HQ of one part of the Ibarboure family.
- Modern Cuisine
Bruno
Lorgues
A restaurant owes so much to its proprietors… and in this rustic and appealingly traditional Provençal house, which in the 1920s was the home of the great-grandmother of the Bruno family, their generous spirit very mu…
- Classic Cuisine
Burgundy by Matthieu
Lyon
In this historic building on the banks of the Saône, Matthieu Girardon conjures up his own personal, uninhibited and highly accomplished take on modern cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
Burnel
Rouvres-en-Xaintois
Bang in the heart of a rural village on the Plaine des Vosges, not far from the spa towns, this hotel-restaurant has been run by the same family since 1919.
- Modern Cuisine
Calice
Béziers
This 1920s Art deco building has a modern extension replete with curving floral scrolls and a rotunda dining space decked in soft, natural materials echoing organic shapes.
- Modern Cuisine
Cent33
Bordeaux
A chic, cosy bistro vibe reigns in the restaurant of Grenoble-born chef, Fabien Beaufour, who has stints in some of the finest Michelin-starred restaurants in France (Anne-Sophie Pic in Valence and Patrick Henriroux i…
- Creative
Chakaiseki Akiyoshi
Paris
Unique in France, Chakaiseki Akiyoshi is the first restaurant devoted to the traditional Japanese tea ceremony.
- Japanese
Chalet Flachaire
Abondance
This chalet in the upper reaches of the village has been converted into an intimate restaurant by young couple Thomas and Estelle Flachaire, who met while working at the renowned Maison Troisgros in Ouches.
- Modern Cuisine
Château Blanchard
Chazelles-sur-Lyon
Set in its own grounds, this large 1920s property is inspired by the Italian Renaissance: hence the frieze on the façade depicting mythological scenes and the marble and mosaics.
- Modern Cuisine
Château d'Adoménil
Lunéville
In the heart of the Lunéville countryside, this romantic, classical château is nestled in wooded grounds.
- Modern Cuisine
Château d'Origny
Ouches
Opening a restaurant in the same village as the mythical Troisgros was a bold decision, to say the least!
- Modern Cuisine
Château de Courban
Courban
Château de Courban is an elegant 19C mansion with a burnt sienna-coloured façade, looking out over its grounds.
- Modern Cuisine
Château de Pray
Amboise
Upstream from Amboise, on the south bank of the Loire, this medieval castle with two massive towers, remodelled during the Renaissance, cannot fail but catch the eye.
- Modern Cuisine
Château du Mont Joly
Sampans
This 18C manor house with a pink façade and Italianate columns overlooking the Saône valley is aptly named!
- Modern Cuisine
Château Eza
Èze
In this magical setting, the Mediterranean Sea reveals itself in all its splendour from the terrace, which feels as if it is suspended between sky and earth.
- Modern Cuisine
Cheval Blanc
Lembach
Carole and Pascal Bastian welcome you to this imposing 18C coach house, which stylishly pairs Alsace heritage with sharp-edged class.
- Modern Cuisine
Chez Jeannette
Flassans-sur-Issole
Set in a Provençal vineyard, this restaurant promises a unique experience in which gastronomy meets contemporary art.
- Modern Cuisine
Chez Michèle
Languimberg
Once a village café, then a family inn, it is now a gourmet table with an enviable reputation in the Moselle “lake district”.
- Modern Cuisine
Choko Ona
Espelette
Clément and Flora are perpetually rejuvenating Choko Ona, with touches such as the kitchen garden of herbs and aromatic flowers that can be admired from the tables and tasted on your plate.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
CIBO
Dijon
The contemporary interior of the recently refurbished dining room makes for a striking contrast with the 17C Burgundy-stone building in which it is located.
- Modern Cuisine
Circle
Lyon
The name of this restaurant pays homage to American rapper Mac Miller, as well as to the circle of friends and co-workers running the show here!
- Creative
Clos du Cèdre
Beaune
This elegant winegrower's manor house with a plush feel and bags of character is set in a leafy garden where tables are laid out in summer...
- Modern Cuisine
Colette
Saint-Tropez
Having fallen in love with Saint-Tropez, French author Colette bought a small house next to Hotel Sezz, the restaurant of which is now named after her.
- Modern Cuisine
Comice
Paris
A Canadian couple, Noam Gedalof and Etheliya Hananova, run this fine Parisian restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
Contraste
Paris
The contrasts come thick and fast at this restaurant, starting with the decor, which sees the original elegance of the location set off by more contemporary details.
- Modern Cuisine
Côté Cuisine
Carnac
Modernity meets conviviality at this gourmet getaway nestled in the Lann Roz hotel in Carnac.
- Modern Cuisine
Côté Jardin
Gien
This aptly named establishment is supplied by a market gardener who grows over 300 varieties of vegetables, fruit and herbs.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Couleurs de Shimatani
La Ciotat
The seasoned couple of Yuichiro (chef) and Mika Shimatani (pastry chef) decided that they couldn’t choose between the Mediterranean and Japan.
- Fusion
Cueillette
Altillac
Between Corrèze and Lot, this charming 19C manor house has been completely renovated and now sports an airy, stylish dining room.
- Modern Cuisine
Dan B.
Ventabren
This restaurant in the heart of the picturesque hilltop village of Ventabren is certainly one of the most elegant in the region.
- Modern Cuisine
Datil
Paris
Chef Manon Fleury notched up a number of experiences in prestigious kitchens (with chefs such as William Ledeuil, Pascal Barbot and Alexandre Couillon) and short-term chef residencies before opening her own restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
de:ja
Strasbourg
The Scandi-inspired decor hints at the culinary ethos: creativity, extractions, fermentations, plants to the fore, a concern for animal welfare, a natural wine list and haikus instead of names of dishes.
- Creative
Divellec
Paris
The iconic establishment of Jacques Le Divellec (1983-2013) is now the HQ of Mathieu Pacaud.
- Seafood
Don Juan II
Paris
Moored on the Right Bank, opposite the Eiffel Tower, this lavish Art deco yacht, complete with wainscoting and thick carpets, extends a gracious welcome.
- Modern Cuisine
Ducasse au Château de Versailles - Le Grand Contrôle
Versailles
This luxurious establishment in the Airelles hotel is steeped in history and inextricably linked to the Palace of Versailles.
- Classic Cuisine
- French
Dyades au Domaine des Étangs
Massignac
Picture a sprawling estate (almost 2,500 acres) of woodland, forest, meadows, fields, farms and ponds and now add a 13C castle equipped with every modern comfort one would expect from a top-of-the-range luxury establi…
- Modern Cuisine
Ébullition
Montpellier
In this lovely restaurant steeped in character in the heart of historic Montpellier, Boris Caillol (formerly Le Petit Nice and La Maison Troisgros) signs a bold creative modern score and the inventive, no-holds barred…
- Creative
Ed.Em
Chassagne-Montrachet
This eatery blends the talents of Édouard, a chef whose CV boasts stints at Quai d’Orsay, Philippe Rochat and Lameloise, and Émilie, a talented pastry chef who adds the final flourish to the fixed set menu.
- Modern Cuisine
Émilie & Thomas - Moulin de Cambelong
Conques-en-Rouergue
This lovely mill built of local stone and flagstone stands in a bucolic setting on the banks of a river.
- Modern Cuisine
En Marge
Aureville
Frank Renimel and his wife have transformed a former farmstead into a gourmet loft decked in wood and stone, whose floor to ceiling windows embrace the rolling countryside.
- Modern Cuisine
En Pleine Nature
Quint-Fonsegrives
Chef Sylvain Joffre promises and delivers fresh, subtle, 100% natural food.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Enfin
Barr
In keeping with its previous vocation as a joiner's workshop, this place has wood as the main element in the decor, and the Scandinavian-style minimalism extends to the dishes, which are vegetable-forward and local.
- Modern Cuisine
Épicentre
Nice
Just a few streets from where he grew up, Selim M'Nasri is thriving in this intimate, harmonious space, whose natural materials and contemporary furnishings are enhanced by soft lighting.
- Modern Cuisine
Épisodes
Paris
As you take a seat in this smart restaurant decked in marble, wood and stone and located in the well-heeled Monceau neighbourhood, you will sample a tasting menu of unabashed modernity that stars outstanding produce a…
- Creative
Erre
Chassy
Set in a stunning estate complete with a golf course and spa, this former hunting lodge has been turned into a hotel and fine dining restaurant.
- Creative
ES
Paris
This place is run by Takayuki Honjo, a Japanese chef who is a fan of French culture and cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Espadon
Paris
Auguste Escoffier, first head chef at the Ritz and partner of César Ritz, who founded the luxury hotel on Place Vendôme in 1898, was responsible for raising cuisine to the rank of symbol of French art de vivre.
- Creative
Étude
Aix-en-Provence
Non-conformist chef Loïc Pétri cut his teeth in leading Parisian establishments (Jean-François Piège, Joël Robuchon) before going back to his roots in the south of France.
- Modern Cuisine
Ezia
Montlivault
Nicolas Aubry, previously Christophe Hay's executive chef, has now taken over the reins of his mentor's restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
Fario
Céret
Chef Kevin de Porre (previously at Contraste in Paris) has returned home with a desire to pay homage to his native land – an intention clearly stated by the name of his restaurant, a reference to the regional fario tr…
- Modern Cuisine
Faventia
Tourrettes
The luxurious Terre Blanche estate is home to this restaurant that boasts an exclusive, plush, almost timeless feel and a terrace overlooking the countryside that is exquisite at sunset.
- Modern Cuisine
FIEF
Paris
FIEF is a play on words, meaning Fait Ici En France (Made Here In France) and HQ, because its chef, Victor Mercier, who rose to fame in the French Top Chef TV show in 2018, ONLY uses 100% French produce.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Finestra by Italo Bassi
Bonifacio
Among the traditional shopfronts, this elegant façade stands out from the crowd on Bonifacio harbour.
- Italian
- Mediterranean Cuisine
Fleur de Pavé
Paris
At this restaurant that is firmly rooted in the zeitgeist, chef Sylvain Sendra pursues his fascinating culinary process with his usual enthusiasm and flair.
- Modern Cuisine
Fontevraud L'Ermitage
Fontevraud-l'Abbaye
Saint Lazare Priory is located in the heart of Fontevraud Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monastic complexes.
- Creative
Frédéric Molina à Forêt Ivre
Vailly
Frédéric and Irene Molina have relocated their fine dining offering to a new spot in the Vallée du Brevon, less than 2km from their restaurant Le Moulin de Léré.
- Creative
Frédéric Simonin
Paris
Frédéric Simonin learned the ropes in top restaurants and alongside great chefs, from Ledoyen to Le Meurice and Joël Robuchon, before becoming Meilleur Ouvrier de France himself in 2019.
- Modern Cuisine
Freia
Nantes
This greenhouse with timber arches devoted to the goddess Freia is perched on top of a contemporary building.
- Creative
Frenchie
Paris
Chef Grégory Marchand learned the trade in some of the English-speaking world's top kitchens (including Gramercy Tavern in New York, Jamie Oliver's Fifteen in London, Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong).
- Modern Cuisine
G.a. au Manoir de Rétival
Rives-en-Seine
This manor house overlooking the Seine is the HQ of David Goerne, a German-born chef in love with French cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Galanga
Paris
The small, exquisitely appointed restaurant of an Art deco-inspired bijou hotel is plush without being starched.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Garrigue
Ansouis
At the boundary of the village, this establishment is nestled in a fine Provençal house complete with a terrace beneath an arbour.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Gaya par Pierre Gagnaire
Paris
Gaya par Pierre Gagnaire has all the trappings of a gourmet temple, starting with its eye-catching bright blue façade and pretty awnings.
- Modern Cuisine
- Seafood
Geoélia
Paris
In an up-market neighbourhood, this street corner restaurant charms courtesy of its bright dining room with contemporary lines, white concrete cladding and pair of majestic Murano chandeliers.
- Modern Cuisine
Géosmine
Paris
Geosmin is the wonderful aroma that rises from freshly ploughed or wet soil.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Ginko
Lille
Near the Grand’Place, this unobtrusive eatery with a glazed facade is the brainchild of two pals, both of whom boast virtuoso CVs: Valentina Giacobbe was born in Italy and grew up in Asia, graduated in political scien…
- Modern Cuisine
Gordon Ramsay au Trianon
Versailles
Opened in 1910 on the edge of the palace grounds, the Trianon Palace hotel makes its authoritative presence known to walkers who get close to it.
- Creative
Grand Hôtel du Lion d'Or
Romorantin-Lanthenay
Marie-Christine and Didier Clément have successfully enhanced Sologne’s pastoral universe in their historic regional gourmet landmark thanks to some fabulous restoration work.
- Modern Cuisine
Granica
Cellettes
Just opposite their former establishment, Alice and Alexis Letellier are writing a new chapter at Granica.
- Modern Cuisine
Granit - La Mécanique des Frères Bonano
Colombières-sur-Orb
This well-oiled machine on the banks of the River Orb, now home to two brothers – one a sommelier, the other a chef, was a cloth mill in a former life.
- Modern Cuisine
Granite
Paris
Near the Louvre, this restaurant is the epitome of classy elegance and crisp designer style.
- Modern Cuisine
Guillaume Scheer - Les Plaisirs Gourmands
Strasbourg
Guillaume Scheer and his wife Charlotte are thriving in their new riverside HQ in a peaceful neighbourhood.
- Modern Cuisine
Guy Lassausaie
Chasselay
In 1984, Guy Lassausaie took over the kitchen at this family-run establishment, founded four generations earlier in 1906.
- Modern Cuisine
HANADA
Paris
On the Left Bank, on Quai Voltaire, this new sushi restaurant is hidden behind a discreet black façade without a sign, simply bearing the number 15.
- Japanese
Harmonie
Villeneuve-d'Ascq
Mathieu Boutroy, a long-time protégé of Marc Meurin prior to his six-year stint as chef at the Restaurant du Cerisier in Lille, has now opened his own restaurant in a bright space done out in a pared-back and elegant…
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Haut Bonheur de la Table
Cassel
Poised between Steenvoorde and Saint-Omer in the heart of Flanders, Cassel is a darling of a brick-built village.
- Modern Cuisine
Héritages
Paris
In this intimate, dinky restaurant in a swanky neighbourhood, the bubbly kitchen team is helmed by chef Arthur Dubois (Maison Dubois).
- Modern Cuisine
Holodeck
Floressas
Set within a vast wine estate founded in 1690, this restaurant is ensconced in a meticulously restored old barn.
- Modern Cuisine
Hostellerie de la Pointe Saint-Mathieu
Plougonvelin
Opposite the grandiose site of the headland of Saint Mathieu, this hostelry, which was opened by her grandparents in 1954 and then run by her parents, is now in the hands of Nolwenn Corre.
- Modern Cuisine
Hostellerie la Montagne
Colombey-les-Deux-Églises
In this peaceful Haute-Marne village that was close to General de Gaulle's heart, this fine 17C stone house is surrounded by beautiful grounds that blend into the countryside.
- Modern Cuisine
Il Carpaccio
Paris
In the heart of the Royal Monceau, the corridor leading to your table is embedded with thousands of mother-of-pearl shells, in an elaborate and artistic tribute to the nymphs of Italian Baroque.
- Italian
Il Cortile
Mulhouse
In a pedestrian street of historic Mulhouse, welcome to a 16C building that is a something of a culinary landmark with the locals.
- Mediterranean Cuisine
- Italian
Ima
Rennes
(Temporarily closed, reopening planned for mid-September) “Cooking has always been a means of travel for me”, explains chef Julien Lemarié, who has plied his trade in London, Tokyo and Singapore.
- Creative
Imperial Treasure
Paris
A stone’s throw from the emblematic Champs Elysées, this establishment is just the ticket to try China’s imperial cuisine: sharing, lavish ingredients and time-honoured, even ancestral, recipes.
- Chinese
Ineffable
Barbentane
In a small Provençal village with bags of character, Ineffable promises diners a feast for the senses.
- Modern Cuisine
Intuition
Saint-Lô
Make your way upstairs from the Brasserie les Capucines, which serves simpler fare, to this understated, plush restaurant overlooking the castle of Saint Lô.
- Modern Cuisine
Irwin
Paris
Having trained at L'Oustau de Baumanière and L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Irwin Durand further fine-tuned his skills working for Alan Geaam and Guy Savoy (sous-chef at La Monnaie de Paris, chef at Le Chiberta).
- Modern Cuisine
Ithurria
Ainhoa
You won’t find more typically Basque than Ithurria on Ainhoa’s Place du Fronton facing the village pelota wall!
- Modern Cuisine
Ivan Vautier
Caen
Purebred Normandy chef Ivan Vautier has been honing his talents for over thirty years in this property, done up in tasteful contemporary vein outside the town centre.
- Modern Cuisine
Jacques Faussat
Paris
Jacques Faussat, born in Gers and proud of it, clearly aspires to the simplicity of his childhood roots.
- Traditional Cuisine
JAN
Nice
South African chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, whose former careers involved working as a chef on private yachts in Monaco and as a photojournalist for a top magazine, has already lived several lives… In his cosy…
- Creative
Jardin des Sens
Montpellier
Jacques and Laurent Pourcel are at the helm of the restaurant of the lavish 17C Richer de Belleval Hotel located in the heights of Montpellier.
- Modern Cuisine
Jean Imbert au Plaza Athénée
Paris
Established in this iconic luxury hotel on Avenue Montaigne, a high-flying kitchen brigade consummately and indulgently adds a fresh perspective to France’s culinary heritage: Dieppe-style seabass, Albufera poultry, v…
- Classic Cuisine
Jean-Claude Leclerc
Clermont-Ferrand
Rather than a summons to a hearing, this restaurant near the courthouse extends an invitation to foodies!
- Modern Cuisine
Jean-Luc Tartarin
Le Havre
The late Jean-Luc Tartarin, ever true to his native Normandy, has left his mark on the French gastronomy scene with seafood dishes in which the modernism of Le Havre meets the soul of the region's terroir.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Jean-Marc Pérochon
Bretignolles-sur-Mer
Seated behind the restaurant’s floor to ceiling windows, admire the sun’s rays glinting on the ocean.
- Modern Cuisine
Jérôme Feck
Châlons-en-Champagne
This charming town is famous for its Cathedral Saint Étienne, Notre-Dame-en-Vaux collegiate church and countless historic sites that bear witness to its illustrious past.
- Modern Cuisine
Jérôme Nutile
Nîmes
Veteran chef Jérôme Nutile is far from a rookie: "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" 2011, he notably presided over the heyday of Hostellerie Le Castellas, in Collias.
- Modern Cuisine
Jin
Paris
Wedged between the Louvre Museum and Place Vendôme, this suitably exclusive, well-heeled establishment caters to ten diners at most, who are lucky enough to book a seat at the handsome wooden counter.
- Japanese
- Sushi
JU - Maison de Cuisine
Bonnieux
Chef Julien Allano (La Mirande, Le Clair de la Plume) chose to go it alone and set up shop in this beautiful traditional building in the heart of the village.
- Modern Cuisine
Kasbür
Monswiller
Founded in 1932, Kasbür has been linked to the Kieffer family for three generations.
- Modern Cuisine
Kern
Seytroux
In this little village in the Vallée d'Aulps in the Chablais area, between Thonon and Morzine, what a surprise to find Breton chef Jean-Philippe Lemaire, who has worked abroad as well as in the region, notably at Le C…
- Modern Cuisine
L'Abissiou
Les Sables d’Olonne
This fine dining restaurant is tucked away in a quiet back street between the indoor market and the beautiful church, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Port.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Almandin
Saint-Cyprien
This man-made island – home to a hotel complex with swimming pool and spa – separated from the Mediterranean by a barrier beach is, to say the least, a surprising location.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Alter-Native
Béziers
An Alter-Native – or another birth, even a rebirth – is how Gilles Goujon views this restaurant project.
- Modern Cuisine
- Seafood
L'Altitude
Courchevel
In Le K2 Altitude Hotel, this restaurant is snugly set in a chic Alpine-style decor with an exclusive vibe.
- Classic Cuisine
L'Anthocyane
Lannion
Installed in the centre of Lannion, the chef rustles up modern Gallic fare, dotted with Japanese overtones, in tribute to his avowed passion for the Land of the Rising Sun.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Aparté
Montrabé
This traditionally-built house, surrounded by lush greenery is so peaceful that you forget its location in the suburbs.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Archeste
Paris
This restaurant with an appealing façade and sleek interior (dark brushed-effect painted walls, wooden fittings, large window letting in plenty of natural light) was designed by a chef with a passion for produce.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Arnsbourg
Baerenthal
Laure and Fabien Mengus are at the helm of this iconic restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Aromate
Nice
This attractive restaurant is idyllically located near Place Masséna in the heart of Nice.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Arôme
Paris
Breathe in an aroma, a perfume, a bouquet… such is the enticing agenda that awaits diners at this elegant establishment off the Champs-Élysées.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Aspérule
Dijon
Chef Keigo Kimura creates his signature Japanese-inflected French cuisine in this simple, contemporary decor.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon - Étoile
Paris
With no less than two establishments in the French capital, Joël Robuchon’s renowned Ateliers are literally making their way around the world.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Atelier des Augustins
Lyon
After stints in the kitchens of top establishments and the French embassies of London and Bamako, Nicolas Guilloton has turned his ‘workshop’ into a stylish, contemporary venue.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Atelier du Peintre
Colmar
Martin Schongauer, one of the greatest late-15C engravers and painters from the Rhine, had his studio just across from this establishment, whose walls date back to the Renaissance.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Atlantide 1874 - Maison Guého
Nantes
Just around the corner from the Musée Jules Verne, this fine mansion dating from 1874 overlooks the River Loire and the Île de Nantes.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Auberge de Bagatelle
Le Mans
Sarthois born and bred, chef Jean-Sébastien Monné is originally from these parts.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Auberge de Lucinges
Lucinges
Chef Benjamin Breton (previously at Fiskebar at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Geneva) is at the helm of this fine dining restaurant next to his Bistrot de Madeleine.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Auberge Saint Jean
Saint-Jean-de-Blaignac
The couple at the helm of this contemporary-style inn nestled on the banks of the River Dordogne are passionate about what they do.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Aupiho - Domaine de Manville
Les Baux-de-Provence
Set in a luxury hotel complete with a golf course, spa and pool, L’Aupiho pays a vibrant tribute to regional traditions, which is hardly surprising given its location at the foot of the Alpilles and the Baux… This pas…
- Modern Cuisine
L'Axel
Fontainebleau
In the heart of Fontainebleau, this smart, low-key restaurant is the HQ of a Japanese chef who orchestrates a new take on pure-bred Gallic gastronomy whilst scrupulously respecting the seasons.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Écailler
La Flotte
This shipowner's house on the pretty little port dates back to 1652.
- Modern Cuisine
- Seafood
L'Écorce
Toulouse
Conventional French wisdom has it that you shouldn't judge a tree by its bark (écorce), but we would beg to differ!
- Modern Cuisine
L'Écrin de Yohann Chapuis
Tournus
A former orphanage provides an out-of-the-ordinary venue for the cuisine of Yohann Chapuis, who learned the ropes at Lameloise.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
L'Ekrin by Laurent Azoulay
Méribel
In this luxury chalet hotel in the heart of the resort, L'Ekrin is a cosy cocoon with furnishings and tableware designed down to the smallest detail (the crockery was specially created by a ceramist from Thônes).
- Modern Cuisine
L'Embrun
Brest
After competing on French TV's Top Chef and working in the kitchens of chef Olivier Bellin at Auberge des Glazicks, Guillaume Pape is flourishing in his own restaurant set up in modern premises.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Émulsion
Saint-Alban-de-Roche
In this tastefully restored farmstead in Bas-Dauphiné, chef Romain Hubert crafts carte blanche menus that err between tradition and creativity.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
L'Escarbille
Meudon
This town house (once the station café) has morphed into a gourmet restaurant with a chic, modern vibe and walls adorned with photos and paintings.
- Classic Cuisine
- Modern Cuisine
L'Esquisse
Annecy
Previously Laurent Petit's sous-chef at Le Clos des Sens in Annecy-le-Vieux, Stéphane Dattrino is now at the helm his own restaurant that is pretty as a picture.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Essentiel
Périgueux
Let’s get down to the basics (or the Essentials), rather than losing time in pointless conjectures.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Essentiel
Deauville
This bright modern bistro is the HQ of Frenchman Charles Thuillant and Korean Mi-Ra, a globetrotting couple who met in Ze Kitchen Gallery, a mecca of French-Asian cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
L'Étang du Moulin
Bonnétage
In summer, you may end up in this cosy chalet at the foot of the mountains by a pond, after a daylong hike through the lovely Jura forests, having worked up a healthy appetite.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Étape Dorée
Saint-Genis-Laval
This sun-lit restaurant near Lyon is set in peaceful grounds.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
L'Éveil des Sens
Mayenne
The striking metal fretwork façade of this restaurant on the outskirts of Mayenne is well worth a gander.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Évidence
Montbazon
Local lad Gaëtan Evrard pays tribute to the seasons and his homeland in this old house in a small town, some fifteen kilometres from Tours.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
L'Impertinent
Biarritz
(Temporarily closed for renovations, reopening planned for spring) This place lives up to its name: insolent, cheeky and even irreverent!
- Creative
L'Impulsif
Châtel-Guyon
Established on the ground floor of a Belle Époque edifice, chef Rémi Laroque rustles up modern, distinctly globe-trotting food.
- Creative
L'Inattendu - Domaine de Locguénolé
Kervignac
The decadently revamped Domaine de Locguénolé comprises a 19C château and an 18C Breton manor house set in 120ha of wooded grounds that are also home to a "farmyard" with chickens, goats, ducks and turkeys, as well as…
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
L'O des Vignes
Fuissé
This stone building in the Mâconnais region is surrounded by a landscape of vineyards that extends to the Roche de Solutré.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Odas
Rouen
In an ideal location in the heart of the old town, this restaurant has three areas: the main dining room with a view into the kitchen, a pleasantly secluded terrace and Le Balcon de l'Odas, a private lounge with a vie…
- Creative
L'Oiseau Bleu
Bordeaux
This elegant house built of local stone is something of an institution on the Right Bank, in a neighbourhood that is not renowned for its stock of good restaurants.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Opidom
Fondettes
You only have to take a look at chef Jérôme Roy’s star-studded CV (Gagnaire and Troisgros, together with a star earned at the Couvent des Minimes at Mane) to know he has an ambitious roadmap!
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
L'Or Bleu
Théoule-sur-Mer
After stints in respected MICHELIN-starred kitchens in Switzerland and Chantilly, Alain Montigny (Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2004) is now the chef at the exquisite Tiara Miramar Beach Resort, the terrace of which comm…
- Modern Cuisine
L'Or Q'idée
Pontoise
Chef Naoëlle d'Hainaut chose this small side street at the foot of Pontoise Cathedral as the location for her first restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Orangerie
Eugénie-les-Bains
Comfortably installed in what used to be the fine dining restaurant, L'Orangerie is a real treat, indulging diners with an array of options.
- Classic Cuisine
L'Orchidée
Ensisheim
In a revamped interior, this orchid invites us on mouthwatering, gourmet journey.
- Thai
L'Orée de la Forêt
Étouy
On the edge of the forest of Hez, this gracious late-19C mansion, set in peaceful wooded grounds, is ideal for a gourmet weekend in the country.
- Modern Cuisine
L'Ostal
Clermont-Ferrand
Quentin Brunet (formerly of Polypode) welcomes diners confidently and warmly to this Ostal (house in the local dialect).
- Creative
L'Ours
Vincennes
Jacky Ribault (Qui Plume la Lune, in the 11th arrondissement) makes no secret that he considers this Ours (bear), near the château de Vincennes, to be the pinnacle of his career.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
L'Oursin
Carry-le-Rouet
Housed in a hotel overlooking the port of Carry-le-Rouet, this restaurant boasts stunning panoramic views of the sea and the Frioul archipelago.
- Creative
L'Oursin - Hôtel Les Roches
Le Lavandou
Hôtel des Roches has been entirely rebuilt with local Bormes stone, giving it a new lease of life.
- Mediterranean Cuisine
L'Oustalet
Gigondas
In a wine-producing village, this pretty stone house, whose terrace overlooks a small square shaded by ancient plane trees, is the quintessence of rural France.
- Modern Cuisine
La Balette
Collioure
Laurent Lemal unveils the full gamut of his talents in this idyllic spot overlooking the harbour and Collioure, right by the water.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
La Bastide
Bonnieux
This iconic Luberon restaurant is run by a talented team headed up by chef Noël Bérard.
- Modern Cuisine
- Provençal
La Bastide Bourrelly - Mathias Dandine
Calas-Cabriès
Chef Mathias Dandine (one Michelin star at La Magdeleine) fell in love with this old Provençal farmhouse (or bastide) in the village centre.
- Provençal
La Bastide de Moustiers
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie
In this swish handsome bastide nestled in a 4ha estate, the chef showcases seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, featuring vegetables from the kitchen garden and charcoal-grilled dishes.
- Mediterranean Cuisine
La Belle Vie
Saint-Hilaire-d'Ozilhan
In a picturesque village not far from the Pont-du-Gard, Denis Martin (ex The Marcel) and his wife Joana have set up shop in a handsome limestone building.
- Modern Cuisine
La Bonne Étape
Château-Arnoux-Saint-Auban
This imposing Provençal farmstead is steeped in the unmistakable balmy scent of the South of France: think thyme, savory, lavender… A family business for generations, chef Jany Gleize and his daughter Jane embody a vi…
- Provençal
La Bòria
Veyras
The view over the valley and the surrounding Ardèche hillsides, a beautiful timber structure, chestnut wood tables, an indoor aromatic herb garden and the etymology of the name bòria ("small Cévennes farm" in Ardèche…
- Creative
La Cachette
Valence
In the lower part of Valence, this hidden gem is the contemporary lair of Japanese chef Masashi Ijichi.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
La Chabotterie
Montréverd
In the stylish Logis de la Chabotterie, a historic stately home in deepest Vendée, 2015 MOF chef, Benjamin Patissier, rolls out a polished, creative score that elegantly and savvily shines the spotlight on local produce.
- Modern Cuisine
La Chapelle - Château Saint-Jean
Montluçon
The restaurant of Château Saint Jean, which impresses first by its stunning location in a former chapel, sports a surprising, highly successful marriage of periods, like that of the nave, clad in copper lacework panel…
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
La Chapelle Saint-Martin
Nieul
Elegance reigns in this former porcelain manufacturer's house on the doorstep of Limoges.
- Modern Cuisine
La Chassagnette
Arles
Eight gardeners work full-time in the kitchen garden of this restaurant, which is a pioneer in self-sufficiency.
- Creative
La Chaumière
Dole
Laurent Barberot, a chef with an impressive CV (Plaza Athénée in Paris, La Pyramide in Vienne, La Côte d'Or in Saulieu, Le Clos des Sens in Annecy), presides in this modern inn on the doorstep of Dole.
- Modern Cuisine
La Cheneaudière - Le Feuillage
Colroy-la-Roche
In the upper reaches of the village, this chic hotel is home to this fine dining restaurant with an intimate style decor.
- Creative
La Flibuste
Villeneuve-Loubet
In this restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows in the heart of the Baie des Anges Marina, you can enjoy Provençal cuisine that makes the most of the finest local catch and vegetables from nearby market gardens.
- Modern Cuisine
La Grande Cascade
Paris
Transformed into a restaurant for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Empire, Belle Époque and Art nouveau styles culminate in the charm of a rotunda dining room with a glazed roof and a superb terrace.
- Classic Cuisine
La Grange de Belle-Église
Belle-Église
This restaurant promises succulent traditional cuisine, made using quality ingredients, most of which come from the surrounding countryside.
- Classic Cuisine
La Huchette
Replonges
On the doorstep of Mâcon, this 1950s inn has retained its hunting frescoes by the Zuber manufactory and a lovingly maintained historic interior.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
La Licorne Royale
Lyons-la-Forêt
This residence in Lyons-la-Forêt, which opened in 1610, was first a coaching inn before accommodating La Licorne Royale in its refined Napoleonic interior.
- Modern Cuisine
La Madeleine
Sens
Patrick Gauthier's restaurant, the shape of which calls to mind the bow of an ocean liner, overlooks the River Yonne at the tip of a small island.
- Modern Cuisine
La Magdeleine - Mathias Dandine
Gémenos
Mathias Dandine made his childhood dream come true when he became chef at this handsome 18C mansion with a terrace shaded by mature plane trees, situated far from the noise of the city.
- Mediterranean Cuisine
La Maison dans le Parc
Nancy
Established in a handsome mansion, abutting the Opera House and just behind one of France’s most beautiful squares, chef Charles Coulombeau and his wife Roxane are a firm fixture of Nancy’s culinary scene.
- Creative
La Maison de Pierre
Hasparren
Here in the centre of the village, this duo, whose enthusiasm is infectious, have set up shop in a half-timbered building that sports the Basque Country's characteristic red and white.
- Modern Cuisine
La Maison des Cariatides
Dijon
In the Quartier des Antiquaires, this listed 17C building, its façade adorned with caryatids, is now in the hands of Vincent and Marie-Cécile Gomis, who work together to produce refined, contemporary cuisine showcasin…
- Modern Cuisine
La Maison Despouès
Puylausic
The former home of French pop singer, Pierre Vassiliu, who was N°1 in the hit parade in 1973, is now devoted to singing the praises of amberjack, sautéed girolles and a woody-scented sabayon or figs and fig leaves, se…
- Modern Cuisine
La Mare aux Oiseaux
Saint-Joachim
A globetrotter and keen ornithologist, (with birds fluttering freely in his garden,) Éric Guérin has invented a universe that is uniquely his own.
- Creative
La Nouvelle Auberge
Wihr-au-Val
On the edge of the Munster Valley, La Nouvelle Auberge ("New Inn") is a lovingly maintained former coaching inn.
- Modern Cuisine
La Palme d'Or
Cannes
The restaurant of the emblematic Hôtel Martinez, luxurious realm of the stars during the Cannes Film Festival, is a vibrant tribute to cinema, one of chef Jean Imbert's passions.
- Modern Cuisine
La Palmeraie - Château de Valmer
La Croix-Valmer
Nestling between vineyards, orchards and the sea, this early-20C hotel-restaurant, the epitome of special occasion decadence, reclines in a lush Mediterranean garden home to hundred-year-old palm and magnolia trees.
- Modern Cuisine
La Passagère - Hôtel Belles Rives
Juan-les-Pins
The first thing to strike guests in this hotel, where Zelda and F.
- Creative
La Petite Maison de Cucuron
Cucuron
This "petite maison" imbued with a genteel Provençal charm and recognisable by its yellow façade is the stomping ground of chef Éric Sapet.
- Classic Cuisine
La Pomme d'Api
Saint-Pol-de-Léon
In the heart of Le Clos Saint Yves, this handsome 17C stone-built house (which was a major religious cabinet-making workshop until the late 19C) is the lair of Jérémie Le Calvez and his wife, Jessica, who warmly greet…
- Creative
La Pomme d'Or
Sancerre
In the heart of a famous wine-growing village, a young couple from Brittany has opted to shine the spotlight on seafood to such an extent that you can almost smell the sea air.
- Modern Cuisine
La Promenade - Maison Dallais
Le Petit-Pressigny
It may take a little getting to, but this family-run restaurant set in the countryside is a real treat!
- Modern Cuisine
La Renaissance
Argentan
For nearly 30 years, Arnaud and Cécilia Viel have been running their modern establishment with a strong personality in perfect harmony with the chef's cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
La Réserve Rimbaud
Montpellier
“Montpellier the Gifted”, as the city likes to bill itself, provides the backdrop to this well-hidden restaurant on the banks of the Lez.
- Modern Cuisine
La Ribaudière
Bourg-Charente
This restaurant is housed in a contemporary building exuding rustic charm on the banks of the Charente River and opposite the château that houses the Grand Marnier distillery.
- Modern Cuisine
La Robe
Montaigu
In his contemporary and elegant restaurant laid out around a lovely patio, Xavier Giraudet creates top-drawer modern cuisine with a focus on vegetables.
- Modern Cuisine
La Rotonde des Trésoms
Annecy
The huge conservatory of this Rotonde commands a splendid panoramic view over Annecy Lake, sweeping diners off their feet, even before their first bite!
- Modern Cuisine
La Source
Saint-Galmier
Originally from Cuzieu, which is a mere 2km away, Antoine Bergeron is very much a local boy.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table - Domaine du Liziec
Vannes
Set among flower gardens and century-old trees, this fully restored 16C Breton estate has been enhanced by an elegant contemporary extension.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table Breizh Café
Cancale
This Franco-Japanese gourmet establishment is on the first floor of a crêperie: welcome to the world of Bertrand Larcher.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table d'Armante
Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
In the heart of a genuine Alpine village dominated by the Miage peaks, a former bakery has morphed into an understated luxe chalet that is home to a swish, sleek mountain restaurant decked out in wood, stone and velve…
- Modern Cuisine
La Table d'Asten
Binic
The first floor of this house overlooking the port sets the scene for many a fine meal.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table d'Aurélien Largeau
Biarritz
Aurélien Largeau is now bringing his culinary creations to life on premises that used to accommodate Sillon, having brightened up the intimate setting of this restaurant a stone's throw from the ocean.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table d'Hôtes - La Rôtisserie du Chambertin
Gevrey-Chambertin
Thomas Collomb is at the head of an outstanding table d’hôtes in Gevrey-Chambertin, in which nothing is left to chance!
- Modern Cuisine
La Table d'Hôtes - Le Quatrième Mur
Bordeaux
At the Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, a magnificent example of neo-Classical architecture, even dining is theatrical.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
La Table d'Olivier
Brive-la-Gaillarde
At Olivier’s Table, Pierre is in the kitchen, while his partner, Fanny, a talented pastry chef, oversees the front-of-house.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table d'Uzès
Uzès
On a square in the historic centre, chef Christophe Ducros is thriving in a new stylish setting.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de Cédric Béchade - L'Auberge Basque
Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle
Close to Saint-Jean-de-Luz and the coast, this old Basque farmhouse has an elegant contemporary wing overlooking the Rhune (Larrun) mountain and the countryside.
- Creative
La Table de Chaintré
Chaintré
This quintessential country restaurant, tucked away in a picturesque village in the heart of the Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards, is the brainchild of a friendly, industrious couple.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de Christophe Hay et Loïs Bée
Ardon
Opposite Limère golf course, Christophe Hay's second establishment sports a contemporary interior inspired by nature and the forest, the chef's main muses, together with vegetables from his garden.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
La Table de Courcelles - Château de Courcelles
Courcelles-sur-Vesle
With the arrival of Italian chef Massimiliano Sena (originally from Sorrento), armed with his impressive CV, this noble and elegant Grand Siècle-style residence has entered a modern culinary era that bodes well.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de l'Alpaga
Megève
How delightful it is to settle in at your table in this stylish but snug space, in which untreated and premium materials such as marble and oak have been used to create an authentic and timeless decor.
- Creative
La Table de L'Incomparable
Tresserve
This knockout location overlooking Bourget Lake provides the perfect foil to spot-on, polished cuisine rich in gutsy flavours with a penchant for local country produce: cottage garden veg, trout, fera, farm-reared vea…
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de l'Orangerie - Château de Fonscolombe
Le Puy-Sainte-Réparade
This 18C château is set in listed grounds with many species of trees, including an Atlas cedar planted by the late Queen Mother.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de l'Ours
Val-d'Isère
This fine dining establishment is part of a luxurious hotel, which feels like a plush chalet.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de la Bergerie
Bellevigne-en-Layon
This restaurant near Angers, in the heart of the Coteaux-du-Layon vineyards, is well worth your attention.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de La Butte
Plouider
Nicolas and Solenne Conraux are the third generation at the head of this establishment, a pioneer in the field of sustainable development and cookery.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de la Ferme
Sartène
Murtoli defies classification in the usual tourist terms.
- Modern Cuisine
- Corsican
La Table de Nans
La Ciotat
Nans Gaillard, a local lad and a demanding chef, dreamt of opening his own restaurant in La Ciotat where he was born.
- Mediterranean Cuisine
La Table de Philippe Girardon
Chonas-l'Amballan
The fourth generation is at the helm of this family business, established in a splendid 18C edifice surrounded by grounds, which was once the holiday home of the bishops of Lyon.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de Pierre
Saint-Paul-de-Vence
Le Mas de Pierre, a luxurious hotel in immaculate surroundings, boasts a large ornamental garden, olive trees and a vegetable garden.
- Mediterranean Cuisine
La Table de Pierre Reboul
Aix-en-Provence
Olives, which are central to Pierre Reboul’s work, inspired both the low-key, natural interior of his restaurant and his cuisine steeped in creativity.
- Creative
La Table de Tourrel
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
This handsome 17C mansion was where Charles Gounod played the first bars of his opera, Mireille, to Frédéric Mistral, author of the poem that inspired the libretto.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table de Xavier Mathieu
Joucas
Raised in Marseille, Xavier Mathieu is a true-blue Provençal lad.
- Modern Cuisine
- Mediterranean Cuisine
La Table des Pères - Domaine du Château des Pères
Piré-Chancé
The sprawling estate never fails to make an impression: a Classical 18C castle, a 19C water tower, works of art, a hotel made up of futuristic pods fixed to a central metal mast and, finally, the circular restaurant w…
- Creative
La Table du 11
Versailles
Awarded a MICHELIN star in 2016, chef Jean-Baptiste Lavergne-Morazzani continues to delight diners in his modern and refined restaurant, nestled in the Cour des Senteurs, a stone's throw from the Palace of Versailles.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table du Cap Estel
Èze-Bord-de-Mer
Perched atop the rocky cliffside on an enchanting peninsula between Nice and Monaco, this hotel is one of the most secluded and exclusive spots on the Côte d'Azur.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table du Gourmet
Riquewihr
In Riquewihr, Jean-Luc Brendel has built up an entire ecosystem: in addition to his fine dining restaurant, he has a modern winstub and also offers luxurious guestrooms for overnight stays.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
La Table du Grapiot
Pupillin
In the heart of a wine-growing Jura village, opposite the town hall, the modern architecture of this restaurant is depicted by wood, glass, steel and zinc.
- Modern Cuisine
La Table Mirasol
Mont-de-Marsan
In this 1912 villa, a genuine Belle Époque period gem, the fine dining restaurant is run by chef Philippe Lagraula.
- Modern Cuisine
La Terrasse - Cheval Blanc St-Tropez
Saint-Tropez
La Terrasse steps in at lunchtime as the restaurant of Le Cheval Blanc hotel.
- Mediterranean Cuisine
La Tête en l'air
Vannes
An enthusiastic and friendly young couple, Clément Raby from Paris and Estelle Mercier from the Gard region, have succeeded in turning heads with what they call their “cuisine libre” (“free cooking”).
- Creative
La Tour des Vents
Monbazillac
At the top of the Bergerac vineyards, next to an old windmill, this beautiful and opulent establishment affords an unforgettable view.
- Modern Cuisine
La Verrière
Olmeto
Chef Romain Masset proposes high-precision cuisine that shines a spotlight on Corsica, while also embracing flashes of creativity and the occasional obligatory foray into mushrooms, which he has revered since his year…
- Modern Cuisine
La Vieille Auberge
Villeneuve-le-Comte
This pretty village with a medieval church and 18C obelisk was founded in the 13C by the Counts of Champagne; in the 19C it was restored by architect Viollet-le-Duc.
- Modern Cuisine
La Vieille Tour
Plérin
The contemporary interior, which makes ample use of the light and materials , is admirably paired with the delicate, seafood menu of this country house opposite the estuary.
- Modern Cuisine
Lait Thym Sel
Angers
We warmly recommend this gem run by a talented couple who have just crossed to the other side of the River Maine to set up shop in attractive premises done out in a contemporary style.
- Creative
Lamartine
Le Bourget-du-Lac
Facing the lake that was so dear to French author Lamartine, this restaurant has been setting the standard in the region since 1964.
- Modern Cuisine
Lasserre
Paris
Just off the Champs-Élysées, this Directoire-style private mansion never fails to leave a lasting impression.
- Classic Cuisine
Lavandin - Château Les Oliviers de Salettes
Charols
This peaceful 16C château, restored to the highest standards, is the quintessence of Drôme provençale.
- Modern Cuisine
Le 1201 - Abbaye de Villeneuve
Les Sorinières
The fine dining restaurant of this charming hotel sports two plush, stylish dining rooms.
- Modern Cuisine
Le 1862 - Les Glycines
Les Eyzies-de-Tayac-Sireuil
Colourful, unusual recipes, impeccably cooked and crafted with first-class ingredients, including veggies from the garden: such is the enticing programme that Le 1862, the main restaurant of Les Glycines Hotel, has in…
- Modern Cuisine
Le 7ème Continent
Rixheim
This restaurant's incredible decoration (inside and out) was created by painter and decorative artist François Zenner, an amateur naturalist with a passion for plants.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Art
Aix-en-Provence
The fine dining venue of this sumptuous 18C bastide champions a daring culinary ethos, depicted by provençal foundations strewn in subtle Japanese notes.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Baudelaire
Paris
Relax in this stylish, trendy restaurant, nestling in the heart of a snug, arty luxury hotel that embodies the new Parisian chic.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Bon Accueil
Malbuisson
This aptly named establishment (a warm welcome does await!) is an excellent option in the heart of the Haut-Doubs.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Camélia
Bry
In this 19C château built in the brick and white stone that is typical in northern France, the spruce and welcoming decor charms with its blend of old and new: first, a cosy bar that leads on to a dining room flooded…
- Modern Cuisine
Le Cap
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Make a beeline for the iconic early-20C Grand-Hôtel du Cap Ferrat.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Carmin
Beaune
On Place Carnot, not far from the Hôtel-Dieu, this restaurant with a modern façade occupies the ground floor of a picturesque old house.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Carré d'Alethius
Charmes-sur-Rhône
Between the départements of Drôme and Ardèche, this restaurant named after Roman senator Alethius has a distinctly Provençal air about it.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Cèdre de Montcaud
Sabran
The fine dining restaurant at Château de Montcaud is headed up by a chef with international experience, the talented Matthieu Hervé.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Cercle Guiraud
Sauternes
This restaurant is set in an authentic stone building in the heart of the picturesque winegrowing village of Sauternes.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Cerf
Marlenheim
In the pretty wine-growing village of Marlenheim, this former posthouse, now a fine dining institution, comprises a cluster of picturesque buildings set around a paved inner courtyard and a well-groomed garden.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Chabichou by Stéphane Buron
Courchevel
This luxurious hotel with a cosy, elegant interior sporting thick pile carpeting, coffered ceilings, immaculate-white designer seats and modern tables with smoked glass tops is emblematic of the resort.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Chamarlenc
Puy-en-Velay
This institution lives on under the stewardship of a young couple who came here from La Mirande (Avignon): chef Yoan Delorme and head waiter Cellia Baudelier.
- Creative
Le Chantecler
Nice
Le Negresco regally occupies its seafront location on Nice’s iconic Promenade des Anglais.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Charlemagne
Pernand-Vergelesses
Born in Beaune, Rudy Villien first fell in the love with Le Charlemagne during an internship, so he and his partner, Léa Matéos, leapt at the opportunity to take over this eatery in the heart of the Corton-Charlemagne…
- Creative
Le Charlie
Porticcio
After many years as a MICHELIN-starred chef in his restaurant near Poitiers, Richard Toix has found in the heights of Porticcio an ideal setting for his delicate, flavoursome cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Cin5 - Au Cœur du Village
La Clusaz
Vincent Deforce is a fan of the island of Mauritius, from whence he brings back ideas, ingredients and spices that he cleverly mixes with Savoie produce, creating inventive, attractive dishes.
- Creative
Le Clair de la Plume
Grignan
Nestling at the foot of a château that is famous for having welcomed Madame de Sévigné as a regular patron, this restaurant is the perfect embodiment of Provence's twin traditions of hospitality and good food: olive o…
- Modern Cuisine
Le Clocher des Pères
Saint-Martin-sur-la-Chambre
In a peaceful hamlet at an altitude of 600m and occupying a former 15C stronghold, the cosy, warm interior is depicted by stone walls and picture windows overlooking the Belledonne mountains.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Le Colombier
Malataverne
Built on the ruins of a monastery hermitage in the heart of Provençale Drôme, this proud homestead first woos us with its bare stone walls, vaulted ceilings, vintage furnishings and patio.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Le Faham
Paris
The faham is an orchid native to the island of Réunion, famous for its subtle almond scent.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Farçon
Courchevel
Tucked away in the charming resort of La Tania, a stone's throw from Courchevel, Julien Machet's restaurant invites you to enjoy a culinary experience that is full of personality.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Favori - Les Sources de Cheverny
Cheverny
In the heart of a wooded estate, this venue sets the scene for a culinary experience that is both delicate and daring under the auspices of Pierre Frindel, formerly at Sources de Caudalie.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Feuillée - Le Couvent des Minimes
Mane
Set in deepest Provence, Mane is both picturesque and steeped in history, which is also true of the 17C Couvent des Minimes, whose admirable restoration has retained its period charm.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Gavrinis
Baden
The name of this country house is a nod to the nearby island of Gavrinis.
- Modern Cuisine
Le George
Paris
A magnificent Baccarat chandelier, immaculate white decor and delicate floral arrangements all contribute to the chic yet relaxed decor designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon… Guests are left in no doubt that this is part of…
- Italian
Le Georges
Chartres
Le Grand Monarque, which is home to Le Georges, has withstood the test of time – the hotel’s first mention in the Michelin Guide dates back to 1900!
- Modern Cuisine
Le Gindreau
Saint-Médard
In a small village overlooking the hillsides, the old village school has been transformed into a restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Goût du Bonheur - La Fenière
Cadenet
Nadia Sammut is committed to "building a better-tasting world".
- Creative
- Farm to table
Le Grand Cap
Leucate
Erwan Houssin and his pastry chef wife, Pamela, decided to drop anchor here in Leucate, which is hardly a surprise when you see the view that embraces the Sète coastline as far as the Albères mountains.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Grand Cerf
Montchenot
At the foot of the Montagne de Reims and on the road to Épernay, this imposing inn unabashedly brandishes its opulent style.
- Classic Cuisine
Le Haut-Allier
Alleyras
The Brun family's hotel-restaurant set in the Gorges de l'Allier looks out over the bridge and the river.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Hittau
Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse
You may well miss this former sheepfold tucked away in verdant greenery with its exposed timberwork on the beach road.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Jardin de Berne
Flayosc
A vineyard (515ha, no less!), a five-star hotel and spa, a MICHELIN-starred restaurant and an organic vegetable garden.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Jardin des Plumes
Giverny
A short walk from Claude Monet's house, this half-timbered Anglo-Norman residence dating back to 1912 extends an invitation to relax and enjoy the good things in life.
- Creative
Le Jardin Secret
La Wantzenau
This "secret garden" opposite the small train station is a secret worth sharing!
- Modern Cuisine
Le K
Montenach
This imposing stone edifice near France's borders with Germany and Luxembourg has retained its family atmosphere.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Kaïku
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
This seaside resort where Louis XIV married the Infanta of Spain, Maria-Thérèse of Austria, is home to what is said to be the oldest building in town (16C).
- Modern Cuisine
Le Kléber - La Maison Bonnet
Grane
(Temporarily closed) Julie and Sébastien Bonnet have settled in a pretty country village a few kilometres from Crest, their previous haunt.
- Modern Cuisine
Le M - Domaine de Montagne
Ventron
Set in the Vosges mountains, surrounded by pristine wilderness, this luxurious chalet hotel complete with a spa is conducive to truly unwinding and recharging.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Manoir de la Régate
Nantes
On the outskirts of Nantes in a beautiful residence near the Erdre, a chic and trendy decor and a menu of culinary delights awaits in this enticing restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Le Manoir du Lys
Bagnoles-de-l'Orne
The huge forest of Andaine surrounding this restaurant, depicted by light wooden wainscoting and a leafy terrace, is undoubtedly its ‘raison d’être’.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Mas Bottero
Saint-Cannat
In this restaurant near Aix-en-Provence, head chef Nicolas Bottero (previously in Grenoble) serves up exciting, flavoursome and fragrant cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Mascaret
Blainville-sur-Mer
Very attached to his native Manche (the northern département with Cherbourg at its tip), the adventurous Philippe Hardy has worked in some prestigious Michelin-starred restaurants and in the kitchen of the French amba…
- Modern Cuisine
Le Millénaire
Reims
Just a stone’s throw from Place Royale and the cathedral, this local culinary landmark sports a stylish fashionable interior.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Le Moulin de l'Abbaye
Brantôme
In this picturesque village where visitors can journey from prehistory to the Renaissance, this restaurant enjoys a truly stunning setting at the base of a cliff.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Panoramique - Domaine de la Corniche
Rolleboise
This charming hotel perched on a chalk cliff was originally commissioned in 1908 by King Leopold II of Belgium so that he could entertain his lover, Blanche de Vaughan, but it is now a magnet for foodies.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Patio
Arcachon
Le Patio, managed by chef Thierry Renou, specialises in top-drawer produce from South-West France: organic asparagus from the Landes, Pauillac lamb, Cambes black pork, foie gras, Diva de Biganos caviar… Modern, well-b…
- Modern Cuisine
Le Pavillon - Hôtel Westminster
Le Touquet-Paris-Plage
Le Pavillon of the Westminster, a 1930’s luxury hotel and a flagship of the Côte d’Opale, boasts a velvety cocooned vibe and a black and ochre colour scheme.
- Creative
Le Pavillon des Boulevards
Bordeaux
A landmark of Bordeaux’ culinary scene for several decades now, this stone town house is emblematic of 18C Bordeaux.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Petit Léon
Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
Born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand and Australia where he learnt the craft, Nick Honeyman fell in love with France and its produce following stints at Arpège and above all Astrance.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Pily
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin
Pierre and Lydie now reign over the revolving bridge in a swish, modern edifice whose glazed walls command a matchless view of the harbour.
- Creative
Le Pot d'Étain
Danjoutin
A few minutes from Bartholdi's Lion de Belfort, Le Pot d'Étain is a treasure trove of culinary gems, thanks to talented chef Philippe Zeiger, who has made his restaurant an absolute must for anyone who loves good food.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Pressoir
Saint-Avé
Originally from Saint-Brieuc, chef Vincent David used to visit this renowned Vannes restaurant with his grandparents when he was a boy – it was here that he developed a taste for MICHELIN-starred restaurants.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Le Prieuré
Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
On the other side of the Rhône, opposite Avignon and the Palais des Papes, the small town of Villeneuve-lès-Avignon also boasts its fair share of monuments, of which Le Prieuré is one such.
- Creative
Le Prince Noir - Vivien Durand
Lormont
This restaurant is something of a UFO in Bordeaux’s gourmet landscape, courtesy of a striking glass and concrete structure, castle stables, views of the Pont d’Aquitaine suspension bridge and a rock music soundtrack.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Puits du Trésor
Lastours
Jean-Marc Boyer, a true craftsman whose passion is unmistakable, draws his culinary inspiration from solitary walks in the surrounding hills.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Puits Saint Jacques
Pujaudran
Once a coaching stop on the Camino de Santiago, this characterful Gers house is the site of a handsome dining room that blends historic (beams, bricks and tiles) with modern (light fittings, furnishings, tableware) de…
- Modern Cuisine
Le Puy Tilleul
Tournemire
Dominated by the feudal castle of Anjony (15C), the unspoiled village of Tournemire has preserved its flagstone roofed stone houses that are so characteristic of the Cantal region.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Raisin
Pont-de-Vaux
This plush, elegant eatery in the heart of Pont-de-Vaux can be relied upon to uphold tradition whilst adding a suave modern spin.
- Traditional Cuisine
Le Refuge des Gourmets
Machilly
In this small village near the Swiss border (in Haute-Savoie), which for a long time was a major raspberry-growing area, foodies will find a refuge in this family-run establishment.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Relais des Moines
Les Arcs
Nestling amid the greenery, this gorgeous 16C bastide looks out over the Massif des Maures and the picturesque village of Arc-sur-Argens.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Restaurant des Rois - La Réserve de Beaulieu
Beaulieu-sur-Mer
Dating back to 1880 and later extended in a Renaissance Florentine style, this is one of the most opulent luxury hotels on the French Riviera.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Restaurant du Cerisier
Lille
On the first floor of a striking, ultra-contemporary building in the heart of Lille, the painstaking work of Guillaume Barengo and his on-the-ball team can be admired in the open kitchen.
- Creative
Le Royal
Champillon
Between Reims and Épernay, this luxury hotel, set in a sort of modern-day amphitheatre built out of light-coloured stone, hugs the hillsides of Champagne.
- Creative
Le Saint Hilaire
Saint-Hilaire-de-Brethmas
Chef Sébastien Rath (formerly of le Riche in Alès) and his spouse Gwladys are even closer to the Cévennes (whose wild herbs the chef adores) since they moved to this old inn with a garden terrace and a lovely, light d…
- Modern Cuisine
Le Saint Placide
Saint-Malo
Sheltered from St-Malo’s tourist hordes in a district popular with the locals, this handsome contemporary restaurant sports a decor of organic curves, Fornasetti tableware and pendant lights by Tom Dixon.
- Creative
Le Saint-James
Bouliac
(Temporarily closed for renovations, reopening planned for spring) An iconic establishment if ever there was one.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Sergent Recruteur
Paris
Chef Alain Pégouret inherited his love of precise, painstaking work from Joël Robuchon.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Suquet - Sébastien Bras
Laguiole
Sébastien Bras has always been inspired by the Aubrac region, drawing ingredients (flowers, herbs, vegetables) from his natural surroundings and gardens to feature on the plate.
- Creative
Le Tout-Paris
Paris
This brasserie, whose colourful decor is the work of Peter Marino, is tucked away on the seventh floor of the Cheval Blanc Hotel.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Valucien - Château de Vault-de-Lugny
Vault-de-Lugny
The terrace of this stately home overlooking sprawling grounds and a 17C plane tree features in a novel by French author Michel Houellebecq.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Verbois
Chantilly
The reins of this former hunting lodge (1886) have been passed down the Guibet family to Guillaume, who is following in his father's footsteps.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Vieux Logis
Trémolat
This reliably good traditional restaurant is housed in the utterly charming setting of a converted tobacco drying barn, all done out in stone and painted wood.
- Modern Cuisine
Le Violon d'Ingres
Paris
At this luxe neo-brasserie, the chefs fete France's South-West with impressive technical skill and top-notch ingredients.
- Traditional Cuisine
- Classic Cuisine
Le Vivier
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue
In this restaurant located in a town that is a mecca for antiques dealers, diners are in good hands!
- Modern Cuisine
Leclère
Montpellier
This astonishing restaurant is completely unremarkable from the street...
- Modern Cuisine
Les Belles Perdrix de Troplong Mondot
Saint-Emilion
Perched on a small hillock, the highest point of Saint Émilion, this prestigious château lives up to expectations.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Cadets
Nantes
These cadets are brothers who greet diners in a trendy hip interior of 1950s inspiration.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Cèdres
Granges-les-Beaumont
Some establishments have chosen to shy away from media hype and les Cèdres is in that category.
- Classic Cuisine
Les Ducs de Lorraine
Epinal
In the heart of the capital of the Vosges, Stéphane Ringer and Rémi Gornet preside over this neo-Tudor style manor, with high ceilings, stained-glass windows, precious panelling and cornices that combine to provide an…
- Modern Cuisine
Les Explorateurs - Hôtel Pashmina
Val-Thorens
In a magnificent hotel set 2 345m above sea level, this high-flying restaurant is well worth the climb.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Foudres
Cognac
The restaurant of the Hôtel Chais Monnet is housed in the room where cognac was aged in huge century-old barrels (the salle des foudres)!
- Modern Cuisine
Les Frères Ibarboure
Bidart
The third generation of the Ibarboure family now runs this lovely family property with quiet dedication.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Fresques - Château des Vigiers
Monestier
On the crossroads between Dordogne, Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne, Vigiers Castle is a splendid 16C Périgord edifice set in grounds that are home to a vineyard and a well-known golf course.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Fresques - Hôtel Royal
Évian-les-Bains
Take a seat in the majestic dining room of this luxury hotel and admire the Art nouveau frescoes by Gustave Jaulmes.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Funambules
Strasbourg
Chef Guillaume Besson is in a league of his own when it comes to his craft.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Genêts
Brem-sur-Mer
This stylishly refurbished mansion a few kilometres from Les Sables-d'Olonne is home to talented couple Amélie and Nicolas Coutand.
- Creative
Les Jardins
Parnac
This country restaurant has put down its roots in a peaceful winegrowing village in a meander of the River Lot.
- Creative
Les Loges
Lyon
After a prodigious makeover, Les Loges, located in a magnificent Renaissance edifice, has reopened in the heart of historic Lyon.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Oliviers
Bandol
It is a joy to discover this bright, elegant and contemporary restaurant boasting a breathtaking view of the Mediterranean from its vantage point in Renécros Bay.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Pêcheurs
Antibes
Les Pêcheurs boasts a delightful setting by the water's edge; slightly elevated, it boasts a stunning view of the Îles de Lérins and the foothills of the Esterel mountains.
- Mediterranean Cuisine
Les Reflets
La Roche-sur-Yon
A stone's throw from the church, St André d'Ornay, Welsh chef Nathan Cretney and his partner Solen Pineau run this attractive and discreetly charming restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Terraillers
Biot
Between Antibes and Cagnes-sur-Mer, this village owes its fame to its art glassware and its pottery, thanks to a soil rich in clay.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Trois Rochers
Combrit
On the Odet estuary, opposite the pretty port of Bénodet, the view overlooks the sea on one side and a forest of pine and oak on the other… The magnificently located Hotel Villa Tri Men dates from the early 20C, when…
- Modern Cuisine
Les Trois Soleils de Montal
Saint-Céré
This property located on the Causse de Gramat, near Saint-Céré, boasts a hotel with restaurants, peaceful grounds, a pool, and a nearby golf course.
- Modern Cuisine
Les Voiles d'Or
Dieppe
Thanks to his wealth of experience, Tristan Arhan's restaurant perched atop the cliffs of Le Pollet (looking out over Dieppe) hits all the right notes.
- Modern Cuisine
- Seafood
Logis de la Cadène
Saint-Emilion
In the heart of the town, this logis dating back to 1848 is one of Saint Émilion’s oldest restaurants.
- Modern Cuisine
Loiseau des Ducs
Dijon
Housed in the 16C Hôtel de Talmay, a listed historical monument close to the Palais des Ducs, this restaurant is part of the Loiseau Group.
- Modern Cuisine
Lore Ttipia - Auberge Ostape
Bidarray
A sprawling country estate on the heights of Bidarray and Itxassou is home to this inn that occupies a 17C farmstead.
- Modern Cuisine
Louise
Lorient
Louise was chef Julien Corderoch's great-grandmother, and it was she who sparked his love of food and, indeed, his culinary vocation.
- Modern Cuisine
Louroc - Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc
Antibes
The restaurant of this mythical luxury hotel ticks all the boxes.
- Mediterranean Cuisine
Lucas Carton
Paris
Venturing over the threshold of this iconic historic establishment adorned with its famous carved woodwork by Majorelle is always a treat.
- Modern Cuisine
Lueurs
Bouchemaine
Le Petit Serrant, an 18C manor house located at the confluence of the River Maine and River Loire, is the elegant setting for this restaurant, where diners come as much for the cuisine as for the charm of the location.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
LuluRouget
Nantes
Trained under Michel Troisgros, Ludovic Pouzelgues is one of the faces of the city's fine dining revival.
- Modern Cuisine
Maison Avoise
Issy-les-Moulineaux
After stints in the kitchens of Yannick Alléno, Jean-François Piège and Guy Savoy, chef Alexis Voisenet decided to make his own mark by opening this restaurant in the casemates of the old fort of Issy-les-Moulineaux.
- Modern Cuisine
Maison Caillet
Valmont
Chef Pierre Caillet, awarded the title of "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" in 2011, not only boasts faultless culinary technique, but also wins us over with his feeling for the ingredients and contagious energy.
- Creative
Maison Chenet - Entre Vigne et Garrigue
Pujaut
Near Avignon, this remote Provençal farmhouse set between cliffs and vineyards does not compromise on authenticity.
- Modern Cuisine
Maison Decoret
Vichy
(Temporarily closed) In a stylish Napoleon III mansion in the heart of Vichy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jacques Decoret rolls out his inventive repertory founded on local country produce.
- Creative
Maison Desamy
Mareuil-sur-Lay-Dissais
Previously Alexandre Couillon's sous-chef at La Marine, Simon Bessonnet has set up shop in premises dating from 1860 in the heart of a wine-producing village in the Fiefs Vendéens.
- Modern Cuisine
Maison Dubois
Paris
The house spirit reigns supreme in this intimate fine dining restaurant with six tables and a confidential feel.
- Modern Cuisine
Maison Fantin Latour - Stéphane Froidevaux
Grenoble
Stéphane Froidevaux has been expanding his culinary repertory and honing his style, armed with lashings of sincerity, year after year.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Maison Medard
Boulleret
Wholesome flavours, jus, emulsions and sauces that melt in the mouth, illustrated by quenelle of sheatfish, white asparagus and langoustine cream or loin of pork and artichokes in a gutsy veal gravy.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Maison Pellestor Veyrier
Colomiers
Chef Quentin Pellestor-Veyrier has set up shop with his partner Camille Hubert (front of house) in the former premises of Yannick Delpech's L'Amphitryon.
- Modern Cuisine
Maison Ruggieri Palais Royal
Paris
In his swish new Palais Royal HQ, Martino Ruggieri gives free rein to his creative bent in an exceptional setting.
- Creative
Mallory Gabsi
Paris
A semi-finalist of France’s 2020 Top Chef show, Brussels-born Mallory Gabsi loves to cook.
- Modern Cuisine
Maltacina
Saint-Théoffrey
Nestled between two lakes, Lac de Laffrey and Lac de Petichet, on the Plateau Matheysin, this stone village house is home to a unique restaurant.
- Modern Cuisine
Mandibule
Alixan
Chef Maxime Szczepaniak, who switched from construction to cooking, taught himself the trade during lockdown and then went on to hone his skills in prestigious star establishments, clearly lives life to the full.
- Modern Cuisine
Manoir de Lan-Kerellec
Trébeurden
In a magical setting overlooking the Channel, this seafront manor house boasts a bright, airy dining room whose raftered ceiling forms the shape of an upside-down ship’s hull.
- Seafood
- Modern Cuisine
Mareluna
Théoule-sur-Mer
This former 17C soap factory is now a luxury hotel with a superb terrace affording panoramic views over the Bay of Cannes, Théoule-sur-Mer, Cap d'Antibes and the Îles de Lérins.
- Creative
Mavrommatis
Paris
Chef Andreas Mavrommatis, with his engaging personality, had become over the years a true ambassador of Greek cuisine in Paris, thanks to his refined and authentic cooking, based on classic French techniques combined…
- Greek
- Mediterranean Cuisine
Maximin Hellio
Deauville
Located in the heart of the swanky seaside resort of Deauville, this restaurant with a sleek, modern frontage had the great idea of glazing part of the façade so passers-by can watch the chefs at work.
- Modern Cuisine
Michel Sarran
Toulouse
As Michel Sarran puts it, "this is more of a house than a restaurant", where guests are invited to take the time to eat and enjoy the moment in one of two dining rooms – a modern space on the ground floor and a more h…
- Modern Cuisine
Miraflores
Lyon
Chef Carlos Camino, a native of Peru, takes you on a cheerful tour of French-Peruvian cuisine in a lovely contemporary-style dining area complete with open kitchen.
- Peruvian
Monique
Calvisson
Julien Caligo, previously co-executive chef at Duende (Nîmes), has returned to his natural environment – namely his native Vaunage, a plain surrounded by hills, between Nîmes and Montpellier.
- Modern Cuisine
Monsieur Dior by Yannick Alléno
Paris
On the first floor of the lavish and historic Dior boutique, founded here on Avenue Montaigne by the fabled couturier in 1946, the bright and elegant dining room is instantly captivating, right down to the Dior tablew…
- Modern Cuisine
Mont Blanc Restaurant & Goûter
Hauteluce
This tastefully refurbished century-old inn at the edge of the village overlooks the Beaufortain mountains.
- Modern Cuisine
MoSuke
Paris
The restaurant’s name is a fusion of the chef’s first name, Mory, and that of Yasuke, the first and only African samurai of Japan, which rather sets the scene.
- Modern Cuisine
Moulin d'Alotz
Arcangues
In this 17C Basque watermill nestling deep in a picturesque vale, a conservatory commands views of the countryside and lush garden all year round.
- Vegetarian
- Creative
Moulin de la Tardoire
Montbron
Deep in the countryside, in a Natura 2000-protected site, this restaurant is housed in a 16C mill.
- Modern Cuisine
Nacre
Arès
In a pared-back interior dominated by wood and white details, Marc-Antoine Lepage (ex Les Foudres and Le Mirazur, Menton) and Adeline Lesage (who also worked at Les Foudres) pool their talents to craft modern, delicat…
- Modern Cuisine
Nakatani
Paris
After a decade working with Hélène Darroze, Shinsuke Nakatani is at the helm of this elegant, restful restaurant, decked in soothing colours and natural materials.
- Modern Cuisine
Neige d'Été
Paris
Summer Snow – the name is eminently poetic, thus befitting the work of Japanese chef, Hideki Nishi, who trained at Taillevent and the George V in Paris.
- Creative
NESO
Paris
The charismatic and heavily tattooed Guillaume Sanchez crafts fiery, flame-licked cuisine in a stylish arty interior, dominated by black and gold and a profusion of untreated materials.
- Creative
Nicolas Carro - Hôtel de Carantec
Carantec
After a successful stint at La Table d'Olivier Nasti in Kaysersberg, Nicolas Carro decided to return to his native Brittany (he is originally from Loudéac).
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Nomicos
Paris
Having run the kitchens at Lasserre (one of the temples of classical French cuisine) for many years, Jean-Louis Nomicos is now well installed in this restaurant bearing his name.
- Modern Cuisine
Nori
Roscoff
With its large stone fireplace and arched windows looking out onto the splendid view of the bay and the Île de Batz, this restaurant is the epitome of elegance.
- Modern Cuisine
- Regional Cuisine
Notes
Cognac
A little way out of the town centre, this handsome 19C town house is now a luxury hotel, whose first-rate restoration work is particularly visible in the restaurant's swish, elegant dining room.
- Modern Cuisine
Nuance
Plomeur
Jules Rolland's restaurant takes place in the heart of the village, not far from the Pointe de la Torche.
- Modern Cuisine
Ochre
Rueil-Malmaison
Welcome to the world of Baptiste Renouard, a seasoned chef who honed his skills at Lasserre, Robuchon and Alléno.
- Modern Cuisine
Omar Dhiab
Paris
Almost next-door to Place des Victoires, Omar Dhiab has found himself a minimalist lair with an open kitchen and a swanky white marble counter.
- Modern Cuisine
Ombellule
Lyon
Tabata and Ludovic Mey’s restaurant is steeped in an atmosphere reminiscent of a 1930s Orient Express carriage: dark wainscoting, landscape frescoes and claret-coloured banquettes.
- Creative
Omija
Nantes
At the helm of his own restaurant since 2019 and with a splendid starred experience under his belt, Romain Bonnet crafts a creative surprise menu of Asian inspiration: the ‘omija’ is a Korean berry known to feature th…
- Creative
Onor
Paris
In a small, maritime-themed, luxurious brasserie, (formerly La Marée where he kicked off his career!), Thierry Marx pays tribute to everything he holds dear: the transmission of know-how and a deep respect for nature,…
- Modern Cuisine
Origine
Dijon
Perfectly at home in this stylish, understated interior, Japanese chef Tomofumi Uchimura, who learned the ropes at Lameloise, rolls out his consummate mastery of Gallic techniques, peppered with discreet Japanese touc…
- Creative
Origines
Le Broc
Is it Adrien Descouls's native region of Auvergne that inspires his ever-so-fresh cuisine?
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Origines Restaurant
Paris
In this contemporary restaurant, Aveyron-born chef Julien Boscus finetunes bold, crisp cuisine thanks to a solid classical background.
- Modern Cuisine
Ōrtensia
Paris
Most good food buffs agree that Japanese chefs can be relied on to produce truly outstanding French cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
Oxte
Paris
This tastefully fashionable dinky restaurant tucked away in the Étoile neighbourhood, serves spot-on, contemporary, Mexican-influenced cuisine.
- Mexican
Pages
Paris
In a restaurant whose bare white walls evoke the unwritten pages of a book, Japanese chef Ryuji Teshima, aka Teshi, unveils his personal and contemporary take on Gallic fare, based on top-notch produce: shellfish and…
- Modern Cuisine
Palégrié Chez l'Henri
Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors
As enthusiastic as ever, Guillaume Monjuré (who first came to our attention in Lyon and Corrençon-en-Vercors) plays host to guests in this family-owned barn, which has been renovated into a table d'hôte-style restaurant.
- Creative
- Modern Cuisine
Pantagruel
Paris
Just a hop from the Palais Royal gardens, behind an engaging pale blue façade, Pantagruel is depicted by an eclectic interior of terracotta red, electric blue and Directoire chairs.
- Modern Cuisine
Pastis Restaurant
Montpellier
Wend your way along narrow Rue Terral to this snug, attractively appointed restaurant and you will quickly find out why it is one of Montpellier’s most popular eateries!
- Modern Cuisine
Pavyllon Paris
Paris
Under the aegis of Yannick Alléno, the third Pavillon Ledoyen venture is a chic restaurant with, notably, a counter to seat 32.
- Modern Cuisine
Pierre
Mâcon
In the southernmost town of Burgundy, this unassuming house in a pedestrian street is home to a benchmark of local gastronomy.
- Classic Cuisine
Pilgrim
Paris
After two years at Duende in Nîmes, Masaki Nagao is back on a pilgrimage to the capital as he breathes new life into this establishment.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Pollen
Avignon
As you explore the winding lanes of Avignon, you may come upon this attractive restaurant with a large open-plan kitchen.
- Modern Cuisine
Pourquoi Pas
Dinard
The restaurant of Hotel Castelbrac is named after the boat of Commander Charcot, a famous polar explorer.
- Modern Cuisine
Prairial
Lyon
Chef Gaëtan Gentil's new restaurant in the Confluence neighbourhood is housed in a building that is eco-responsible from floor to ceiling, and that includes the French oak tables.
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Prévelle
Paris
"Prévelle" is a lyrical name that perfectly reflects Romain Meder's cuisine.
- Modern Cuisine
Pur' - Jean-François Rouquette
Paris
Chef Jean-François Rouquette (Taillevent, Le Crillon, La Cantine des Gourmets, Les Muses) has set up shop in this brand-new dining room, signed by a Franco-Mexican designer.
- Modern Cuisine
Pureté
Lille
In the heart of historic Lille, Gérald Guille plies his trade in an attractive long narrow dining room with an open kitchen.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Quai des Saveurs
Hagondange
Frédéric Sandrini has hung up his hat in this pink sandstone and white fronted edifice opposite Hagondange railway station, depicted by a pleasantly low-key, contemporary interior.
- Modern Cuisine
Quinsou
Paris
Just opposite Ferrandi, the legendary culinary school, Quinsou ("chaffinch" in Occitan) is ideally positioned to influence the great chefs of tomorrow.
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Racines
Rennes
When a talented chef from Rennes, Virginie Giboire, embraces her roots (or "Racines"), the result is pleasing, contemporary cuisine in the form of elegant dishes.
- Modern Cuisine
Racines - Bruno Cirino
Nice
Bruno Cirino and his faithful right-hand man, José Vidal, regale diners with a bargain-priced single set menu composed entirely of local organic or sustainably grown fruit and vegetables in their small eatery.
- Vegetarian
- Mediterranean Cuisine
Radio
Chamalières
From the upper reaches of town, this attractive hotel dating from the 1930s broadcasts a non-stop resounding tribute to the electro-magnetic waves and the triode vacuum tube that made the invention of the talkies and…
- Modern Cuisine
Reflet d'Obione
Montpellier
Trained in star Swiss, French (and even Australian) establishments, chef Laurent Cherchi is a stalwart champion of the environment.
- Modern Cuisine
- Mediterranean Cuisine
Relais de la Poste
Magescq
In their establishment overlooking the pine forest, the Coussau family champion classic French cuisine and pay homage to the Landes terroir: foie gras, poultry, Chalosse beef, salmon from the River Adour and fish from…
- Classic Cuisine
Relais Louis XIII
Paris
This edifice, steeped in history, stands on the cellars of the former Grands-Augustins convent and it was here on 14 May 1610, an hour after his father King Henry IV had been assassinated, that Louis XIII learned that…
- Classic Cuisine
Ressources
Bordeaux
In his new restaurant, chef Tanguy Laviale (previously at Garopapilles) is calmly going about extricating himself from the traditional codes of gastronomy – with the help of his associate, Maxime Courvoisier, a sommel…
- Modern Cuisine
Restaurant de la Loire
Pouilly-sous-Charlieu
Set on the banks of the Loire, this inn, refurbished in a tasteful modern vein, is the bolthole of Marie and Fabien Raux (born in northern France, the chef’s eclectic career has taken him to fine establishments from M…
- Modern Cuisine
Restaurant De Lauzun
Pézenas
Pézenas is not only the city of Molière, it is also the HQ of Matthieu de Lauzun.
- Modern Cuisine
Restaurant Girardin
Colmar
The Maison des Têtes, a listed Renaissance edifice lavishly decorated with grimacing faces, is as superb as Colmar itself.
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Restaurant H
Paris
The "H" is for Hubert Duchenne, a chef hailing from Normandy, whose CV includes stints working for Akrame Benallal and Jean-François Piège.
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Restaurant Hervé Busset
Rodez
From Conques to Rodez, where he relocated when he took over Émilie and Thomas Roussey's restaurant, chef Hervé Busset continues to present himself as a cook and harvester.
- Modern Cuisine
Restaurant Julien Binz
Ammerschwihr
On the Wine Road south of Colmar, the picture postcard wine-growing village of Ammerschwihr nestles in Kaysersberg Valley, dubbed the valley of stars - Michelin stars of course!
- Modern Cuisine
Restaurant Pierre Grein
Manosque
Venture into the business park and make your way to this handsome contemporary establishment – you won’t regret it!
- Modern Cuisine
- Provençal
Rosmadec Le Moulin
Pont-Aven
The first restaurant in Finistère to clinch a MICHELIN star (way back in 1933!), the iconic Moulin de Rosmadec is a mecca for Breton gastronomy.
- Modern Cuisine
- Creative
Rouge
Nîmes
This magnificent 15C town house is home to a fine dining restaurant which sports a plush velvety interior and a huge counter separating the room and the kitchen.
- Creative
Ruche
Gambais
On the edge of Rambouillet Forest, chef Cybèle, who formerly ran the Table de Cybèle in Boulogne Billancourt, fell in love with this estate dating from 1850 and where she now grows practically everything she cooks acc…
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Saisons
Écully
This 19C château, which houses the Institut Lyfe (the international hotel management school formerly known as the Institut Paul Bocuse), serves the first-class cuisine of Florian Pansin, who is supported by a large te…
- Modern Cuisine
Séchex Nous
Margencel
On the shores of Lake Geneva, a love story and a fish restaurant in one!
- Modern Cuisine
SEPT
Toulouse
Chef Guillaume Momboisse is at the helm of this modern establishment in the heart of the antique district, just a stone’s throw from the Marché des Carmes (covered market).
- Modern Cuisine
VerifiedSeptime
Paris
Always on the lookout for new ideas, the team of Septime led by Bertrand Grébaut stands out by its fresh, confident, always enthusiastic and occasionally even cheeky approach.
- Modern Cuisine
Shanael
Toulon
Anthony Denon, formerly of Chantilly’s Jeu de Paume and the Baudelaire in Paris, has set the Bay of Toulon buzzing with his new downtown establishment (in one of the city’s former iconic seafood restaurants, Au Sourd).
- Modern Cuisine
Skab
Nîmes
This gourmet bolthole located behind the Arènes, just opposite the Musée de la Romanité, is run by chef Damien Sanchez, a local boy with stints at the Cabro d'Or, La Réserve de Beaulieu, Christopher Coutanceau in La R…
- Modern Cuisine
Sola
Paris
Just a stone's throw from the Seine overlooking Notre Dame, you are definitely in Paris – yet also in Japan!
- Creative
- Japanese
Soléna
Bordeaux
Slightly out of the bustling city centre, this smart, yet subdued façade reveals a comfortably cosy interior.
- Modern Cuisine
Stéphane Tournié - Les Jardins de l'Opéra
Toulouse
In a bright, stylish dining interior (hardwood floors, pale wood tables, wine cellar) and a flower-decked interior courtyard covered by a glass-paned roof, this enchanting, quiet and peaceful setting comes as a surpri…
- Modern Cuisine
Substance
Paris
Located in a bourgeois district of Paris, the crack kitchen team of this fashionable restaurant rolls out a surprise menu that favours local, seasonal ingredients.
- Creative
Sushi B
Paris
Lining the delightful Louvois Square, this microscopic restaurant (seats only eight) is well worth a visit.
- Japanese
Sushi Shunei
Paris
Located on Montmartre’s hill, this joint sports an elegant, minimalist interior that celebrates the aesthetic codes of Japanese restaurants: light wooden furnishings, a long counter and an amazing origami-inspired cei…
- Japanese
- Sushi
Symbiose
Cabourg
The name of this restaurant may refer to the close bond between the chef and the sommelière (who are partners in life), or the association of food and wine – the couple’s respective passions, or to the two set menus s…
- Modern Cuisine
Table de Levernois
Levernois
The tradition of hospitality is kept alive in this elegant house situated in the middle of extensive grounds dissected by a river.
- Modern Cuisine
Tentazioni
Bordeaux
She hails from Brittany, he is from Sardinia, they met in Corsica...
- Italian
- Modern Cuisine
Têtedoie
Lyon
In the wake of his mentor Paul Bocuse, Christian Têtedoie has built a small gourmet empire.
- Modern Cuisine
Thierry Schwartz - Table Naturelle
Obernai
Thierry Schwartz, who describes himself as an Alsace native by birth and at heart, believes that nature's rightful place is at the centre when it comes to cooking.
- Creative
Timilìa
Metz
A charming little Italian restaurant run by a chef who hails from Lorraine but has Sicilian roots, and his Milanese partner.
- Italian
- Creative
Tomy & Co
Paris
Two minutes from Rue Saint Dominique, this establishment bears the hallmark of Cambodian-born chef, Tomy Gousset, who is forging ahead in a no-holds barred, gleeful approach.
- Modern Cuisine
Tour d'Argent
Paris
Established in 1582, this legendary restaurant continues to enchant diners with its magical view of the River Seine and Notre-Dame, its huge open kitchen and its steel kinetic-effect ceiling.
- Modern Cuisine
Toya
Faulquemont
The name is a nod to Tōya, a famous volcanic lake in the Shikotsu-Tōya National Park on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido.
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Trente-Trois
Paris
This plush, wainscoted Belle Époque dining room is located at N°33 in a discreet hotel, set in what is known as the Golden Triangle near the Champs Élysées.
- Modern Cuisine
Umami
Strasbourg
Situated in the heart of Petite France with its picture postcard half-timbered houses, this restaurant combines flavours from near and far.
- Modern Cuisine
Une Table, au Sud
Marseille
Chef Ludovic Turac, who boasts stints at Le Bristol and Guy Savoy, is at the helm of this restaurant firmly anchored in the South of France.
- Modern Cuisine
Ursus
Tignes
Housed within one of the resort’s top hotels, this restaurant loves nature, hence its name that pays tribute to the last remaining species of brown bear in the Alps.
- Creative
Vaisseau
Paris
Chef Adrien Cachot has been a familiar face since appearing on French TV's Top Chef in 2020.
- Creative
Vieux Pont
Belcastel
Nestling in a leafy green site and dominated by its castle, the quaint village of Belcastel rises up on the right bank of the Aveyron River.
- Modern Cuisine
Villa de l'Étang Blanc
Seignosse
This White Pond is a small, protected expanse of water inhabited by birds that can be leisurely observed from the terrace or the dining room; in fact, bird watching sometimes seems to be one of the guests’ main occupa…
- Modern Cuisine
Villa Pinewood
Payrin-Augmontel
Inveterate locavores Anne and Thomas Cabrol give absolute priority to ingredients sourced nearby and do their utmost to limit the establishment's ecological footprint.
- Creative
Villa Salone
Salon-de-Provence
Alexandre Lechêne has taken over this pretty mansion in the heart of Salon-de-Provence.
- Modern Cuisine
Villa9Trois
Montreuil
This 19C villa, whose grounds are home to a herb garden and beehives, is the HQ of a provençal chef who signs a vibrant Mediterranean score.
- Modern Cuisine
Vous
Megève
A charming house, typical of the sort you find in the heart of Megève, a refined decor with an abundance of wood, an elegant counter seating 14 diners: a warm welcome awaits you at Vous!
- Modern Cuisine
Yoshinori
Paris
Chef Yoshinori Morié (formerly at Le Petit Verdot, Encore, L'Auberge du 15) delights diners with refined, visually pleasing cuisine in the form of single set menus.
- Modern Cuisine
Yozora
Metz
In the heart of the Centre Pompidou-Metz is one of the few fine dining restaurants to be located in a French museum.
- Creative
Ze Kitchen Galerie
Paris
Over 20 years old and still going strong: William Ledeuil's Ze Kitchen Galerie flirts with the boundaries between art and cuisine, with all of its original freshness and enthusiasm intact.
- Creative
- Fusion
Zostera
Paris
In a residential neighbourhood in the 16th arrondissement, Julien Dumas (previously of Lucas Carton and Bellefeuille - Saint James Paris) has set up shop in this elegant, tastefully decorated eatery, previously the fi…
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