Géosmine

Geosmin is the wonderful aroma that rises from freshly ploughed or wet soil. Maxime Bouttier's restaurant, in the Oberkampf area of Paris, is located in a two-storey townhouse that has the distinctive feel and decor of the eastern districts of Paris. Hailing from France's Sarthe département, this young chef organises his distinctive, pared-back dishes into a tasting menu that follows the seasons and steers clear of the trap of over-complexity. The wine list will certainly pique your interest with its natural and biodynamic wines, as well as fine Italian, Spanish and Austrian labels.