Hôtel de France

Restaurants nearby

• La Chapelle - Château Saint-Jean★ Michelin 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 panels for an almost snug feel. The food is of the same ilk and chef Olivier Valade more than demonstrates that his star-studded background (Côte d’Or at Saulieu, Hélène Darroze) owes nothing to chance! His surgical craftsmanship showcases seasonal premium produce and overflows with character: delicately smoked brill and truffle-flavoured blanquette; squab with wild mushrooms and walnu27.0km
• Restaurant Anne & Matthieu Omont - Hôtel de France Break up your journey with a gourmet interlude at this family-run establishment! Matthieu Omont skilfully crafts creative cuisine for guests to enjoy in a spruce modern setting. A champion of the Bourbonnais terroir, the chef showcases ingredients sourced from small-scale producers, the kitchen garden and the orchard, but not to the exclusion of fish and shellfish fresh from Brittany – such as langoustines from Le Guilvinec crusted with thyme, artichoke and a hazelnut oil jus, or duo of quail, celeriac mousse and browned ceps. The excellent house-made bread made using heirloom flours is the id36m
• Maison Decoret★ Michelin (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. He is surrounded by his family (Martine, his wife, in the front of house and his sons in the kitchen: Alexis, savoury chef and Antoine, pastry chef). The score is decidedly surf and turf-centric: cubes of langoustine tails, lentils from the Quatre Vents farm, creamy stock and red butter; roast fillet of lamb, seaweed-spiked Charroux mustard and Cancale oyster seasoning. Finish your meal with the incredibl41.7km
• L'Impulsif★ Michelin Established on the ground floor of a Belle Époque edifice, chef Rémi Laroque rustles up modern, distinctly globe-trotting food. This Puy-de-Dôme lad with Vietnamese origins scatters his cooking with numerous Asian, particularly Japanese twists. His wholehearted culinary dedication shines through, particularly in the line-up of dishes around a single ingredient (be it lobster or fennel) that fully embody his spot-on knack for pairing. His medallion of monkfish, flanked by fennel, lovage oil and coconut cream, showcases his delicate craftsmanship. Street art on the walls, unusual tableware and a45.3km
• Côté Toqués Chef Julien Chabozy's aromatic, tasty food showcases the best of local produce, with lashings of personality to boot. Friendly and endearing depict the front of house vibe, supervised by his wife Marie. The establishment also boasts a delicatessen and a wine shop, La Cave des Toqués, next door… It was love at first bite.22.9km
• Bistrot Saint-Jean This bistro shares its grounds and chef, Olivier Valade, with Château Saint Jean’s other restaurant. The single set menu is the quintessence of creative bistro nosh: fillet of smoked mackerel, seaweed dressing and crunchy onion rings; tartare of veal, roast figs, red onion pickles, a crisp wafer-thin biscuit and shavings of smoked meat. The kitchen overlooks a long dining room and terrace.27.0km
• Auberge du Pont Ten kilometres outside Vichy in a village dominated by a 12C fortress, this inn is near a bridge over the Allier dating from the 1930s. In a contemporary interior, the owner-chef signs a single set, market-sourced menu at a bargain price and a more elaborate score in the evenings: roast tomatoes in aspic, espuma of stracciatella in a gazpacho or a ‘blesotto’ of bouchot mussels and cockles with a shellfish foam. When the weather is fine, the shady terrace overlooking the river is truly blissful!37.4km
• La Bulle d'Air From his open kitchen, the chef consummately crafts dishes such as low-temperature arctic char, flanked with a velvety gribiche sauce and a crunchy salad of fennel. The single set lunchtime menu is a steal – all the better when leisurely sampled on the delightful, cobbled patio in summertime.39.6km
• Le Bistrot de Guillaume In a quiet street bang in the heart of Moulins, we don't need to be asked twice to take a seat in the snug dining area. In the equally dinky kitchen, the chef-owner crafts honest, homely, seasonal fare, illustrated by provençal aïoli with loin of cod and whelks, or grilled duck breast with lemon-spiked polenta and moussaka-style stuffed courgette.39.7km
• Château du Bost A few minutes from Vichy, in peaceful grounds, this château with towers and a water-filled moat (15C-19C) offers a contemporary and cosy decor, complemented by a beautiful terrace and some comfortable guestrooms. The restaurant has a refined setting and serves tasty seasonal cuisine.40.9km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.