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. The inventive food is the consummate work of a chef who has had a Michelin star since 1993 and who became a MOF in 1997. Top quality regional produce, surgically precise craftsmanship in a classical vein and the occasional more modern technique depict the culinary ethos. This welcoming scene provides the backdrop to dishes such as a soup of frog’s legs with mushrooms and wild garlic, Grenoble-style arctic char, slowly

9.5km

Le Cottage

Traditional Cuisine · Bib

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The restaurant at Le Cottage is the latest venture of Philippe Girardon, a chef whose passion and experience are beyond dispute. He creates bistro - style fare using lovely fresh ingredients. Savour these in the large dining area or outside on the terrace in the shade of the plane trees.

9.8km

La Pyramide - Maison Henriroux

Modern Cuisine · ★★ Michelin

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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. It was taken over by Patrick Henriroux in 1989 and has since continued to evolve on his watch: a designer decor in the dining area, the addition of a second restaurant (PH3), a charming hotel and a cocktail bar… As for the food, classical dishes are given a highly precise and pared-back contemporary twist: artichokes and European lobster, the Camus and baby varieties stuffed with meat from the claws, the tail with its coral ; milk-fed lamb with Pr

16.7km

L'Espace PH3

Modern Cuisine

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Next-door to La Pyramide, the décor of the Henriroux family’s second venture, entwined in a leafy verdant slant, boasts a conservatory that leads onto the patio. A concise but varied menu stars top-drawer ingredients: aromatic poultry terrine with Mirabelle plum seasoning; tataki of tuna grilled on a Japanese BBQ with smashed potato, crunchy fennel and a rhubarb-laced dressing. A tasty vegetarian lineup is also available. A buzzy vibe and slick service add the final touch to this pleasant culinary interlude.

16.7km

Alquimia

Modern Cuisine, Creative

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Not far from the banks of the Rhône, this historic building (parts of which are 18C) ticks all the boxes: high ceilings, exposed stone and brick walls and, at the helm, a young Franco-Paraguayan couple with bags of personality. Chef Horacio Zàrate Franco, who has a flair for presentation, composes creative cuisine with South American notes. At lunchtime, diners can compose their own menu, while in the evening the chef is given carte blanche. A buzzy vibe reigns, thanks to the people skills of the hostess.

18.0km

Azimut

Modern Cuisine

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This wine bar/cave à manger serves locavore cuisine whose flavours are drawn from locally sourced and, often, organic ingredients (including free-range poultry, snails from Eyrieu, lentils, fish from a fish farm near Châtillon-en-Diois, olives from Nyons). At lunchtime, there is a short and very reasonably priced set menu. To be washed down with organic or sulphur-free wines from a terrific selection – and the recommendations are on point!

18.2km

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