Hotel Le Bourgogne

"Pleasure and tradition" is the motto of this former butchery, where Camille Maître has taken over the family business and is now alone at the helm. The menu is rich in Bresse and Jura ingredients, with distinctive flavours such as quenelle of pike in a creamy lobster bisque. Concise, attractive wine list. Fully deserving of its name!

This plush, elegant eatery in the heart of Pont-de-Vaux can be relied upon to uphold tradition whilst adding a suave modern spin. Scallops with wakame and vichyssoise; crispy sweetbread and green pumpkin; Bresse chicken cooked two ways… The classics are subtly reworked by this seasoned chef, whose score is as delicate as it is original; the menu changes monthly in line with his inspiration and what’s available from the market. The enticing wine list stars a fine selection of burgundies. Slick, professional, cheerful service.

After a tour of Saint Philibert Abbey, take a break at this enchanting address. Bare stone walls and large untreated solid oak tables set the scene indoors, flooded in light thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. The peaceful garden and the welcome from the chef’s wife are also outstanding. Chef Jean-Michel is an enthusiast, capable of changing his gourmet offering from one table to another in the same evening. His approach is entirely instinctive. His food is thus rich in emotion and establishes a natural complicity with the region, particularly through the use of first-rate local fruit, vegetab

A former orphanage provides an out-of-the-ordinary venue for the cuisine of Yohann Chapuis, who learned the ropes at Lameloise. The chef crafts food rich in “taste and emotion”, which has its own distinct identity and character, thanks to premium seasonal produce, like scallops, day-boat turbot and game, all exquisitely presented. As examples, take these ormers from Brittanny, with mushrooms, watercress and juniper, or Bresse chicken cooked three ways, with red-wine poached pears. An excellent wine list and a knowledgeable sommelier complete the picture.

In his Vonnas stronghold, Georges Blanc has embodied a certain idea of tradition for several decades. From a 100m² building, he has built an estate that spans several hectares composed of an entire village, whose houses and streets are prettily lit come nightfall. At the head of a small empire, Monsieur Blanc enjoys taking the time to meet guests and dedicates his menus with obvious pleasure. In the plate, you’ll find his emblematic Bresse chicken and famous crêpes Vonnassiennes, together with more contemporary recipes... to be paired with one of the wonderful vintages that grace the particula

In the local dialect, ‘marander’ means ‘go and eat’. On the Tournus road, this handsome house, built out of Burgundy stone and set in a landscaped garden, is definitely worth a gourmet halt before a good night’s sleep. The owners, Élisabeth and Philippe Michel, are clearly determined to bequeath the tradition of hospitality and the love of premium produce to their team in this elegantly contemporary house that feels like a home. In the kitchen, the chef consummately and delicately curates striking dishes rich in generosity. The stonking choice of Burgundy wines and the knock-out patio add the

On the doorstep of Mâcon, this 1950s inn has retained its hunting frescoes by the Zuber manufactory and a lovingly maintained historic interior. In this distinctive setting, Didier Goiffon crafts signature cuisine that is as inventive as it is meticulous and which happily marries regional delicacies with spices. You will find a slate menu and ideas based on a seasonal theme, such as a 100% lobster menu. The chef’s creativity extends as far as the signature dessert, which pairs poire tapée (dried pear) with morels and vin jaune Savagnin, embodying the house character and flair. Cosy rooms for o