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Michaël Arnoult has transformed Auberge des Morainières into a charming, intimate restaurant with minimalist decor overlooking the undulating vineyards and the Rhône Valley. His modus operandi revolves around fresh ingredients and respect for those who cultivated them, so choosing local producers, getting to know them and working alongside them is a priority… and that is evident in the food, from game, asparagus, suckling lamb to trout or whitefish. To cite one iconic dish: the jellied crayfish tartare served with a foamy mandarin and marigold butter and paired with cooked crayfish is elevated

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

Paul Bocuse’s legend is as vibrant as ever. The “cook of the century”, as gifted in the kitchen as in business and an example for so many of today’s international stars of gastronomy, was no doubt the first modern chef. Faithful to this spirit, the high-flying kitchen brigade (two chefs and a maitre d’, all MOFs, and a world champion of iced desserts) endeavours to uphold this legacy, whilst anchoring the establishment firmly in the present. The master’s recipes have thus been lovingly and painstakingly reworked with a focus on seasonal creations in an updated menu. The performance staged in t

This restaurant at the foot of Ambronay's Benedictine abbey boasts a refined contemporary interior. The modern-minded chef-owner moves between the restaurant floor and the kitchen, showcasing local produce and selected wines. Opt for one of his set menus, which are served at lunch and dinner.

In this tastefully restored farmstead in Bas-Dauphiné, chef Romain Hubert crafts carte blanche menus that err between tradition and creativity. His cuisine, which owes much to the first-rate quality of its meticulously sourced ingredients, 99% of which are local and purchased direct, is a consummate blend of taste and texture: green and white asparagus, trout and lovage; free-range rabbit cooked three ways with chards.

It was in the kitchens of Paul Bocuse and Régis Marcon, among others, that Christophe Roure learned the ropes. He holds three professional qualifications (in cookery, charcuterie and pastry-making, no less!) and was named Meilleur Ouvrier de France in 2007. Based in Lyon since 2014, he showcases his qualities as a chef day in, day out: subtle inventiveness, precision in his marriages of flavours, and of course an impeccable choice of ingredients. For example, his shellfish and miller mushroom ragoût is a marvel of balance and finesse, in which the lemongrass-scented hollandaise sauce teases ou

One cannot help but be impressed by the trajectory of Takao Takano's career. Originally from Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, he quickly dropped his law studies to devote himself body and soul to his real passion: cooking. Since 2013, he has been plying his trade in this elegant, pared-back restaurant located in the 6th district of Lyon. It has been a hit with diners since day one thanks to original, deftly crafted dishes, which delight and surprise at the same time. They certainly fulfil the chef’s pledge to himself: "Keep it simple – keep it good". Let's linger for a moment over the quickly sear