Villa Hôtel

Restaurants nearby

• Côté Jardin★ Michelin This aptly named establishment is supplied by a market gardener who grows over 300 varieties of vegetables, fruit and herbs. Chef Arnaud Billard, a native of Maubeuge, is now at home on the left bank of the Loire on the road to Bourges. His tasty, spot-on market cuisine is clearly veggie focused, thanks to inspired, yet subtle associations together with an underlying fondness for citrus fruits. Dotted with Asian notes, the score also demonstrates the chef’s love of seafood. Examples include scallops on a bed of leeks, paired with a delicious yuzu kosho sauce, which is a paste made out of chili2.2km
• Le P'tit Bouchon This small restaurant located between the town centre and the Faïencerie de Gien ceramics museum is a real hub of bistronomy. Tradition is somewhat revisited in a short set menu dictated by the seasons, but the crispy duck confit with its coteaux-du-layon sauce and the chocolate fondant are among the must-tries. Tuck in!2.5km
• Auberge des Templiers★ Michelin Some things never go out of fashion… The oldest stone walls of this quintessential Sologne coaching inn with a half-timbered, pink brick façade date back to the 17C. Former patrons include the likes of French stars Mistinguett and Maurice Chevalier. Settle in at your table in this timeless setting of solid oak beams, Gien earthenware and crystal, with a view onto the magnificent grounds planted with century-old trees. The chef cooks classics and dishes that smack of modern inspiration, whether using fish and seafood or meat – he has a penchant for game. Home to some exceptional vintages, the s17.8km
• Le Clos du Vigneron The hilly vineyards of the Coteaux du Giennois abut this pretty half-timbered property. Step into the airy interior which sports a light colour scheme and dig into the concise, spot-on fare of a veteran chef. Fresh, well-crafted dishes of the likes of crab, semi-cooked foie gras, turbot and pork from the Basque country showcase seasonal produce and talented handiwork. Your hostess’s warm smile further contributes to your pleasure, as do the guestrooms, should you wish to stay overnight.15.7km

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