★★ Michelin€€€€Creative
A former officers' mess, this mansion standing proud next to the Porte des Moulins is now a charming restaurant, designed and set up by chef Laurent Petit. Both the name and decor of this elegant property surrounded by a large vegetable garden pay homage to the tradition of basket-making in Fayl-Billot – the birthplace of this champion of ingredients from Lake Annecy. The carte blanche menu devised by Valentin Loison (the chef from the Jura previously worked at Le Clos des Sens and Mirazur) is creative and on point, drawing inspiration from foraging (polypody), garden vegetables, local livesto
★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine
Bang in the heart of a rural village on the Plaine des Vosges, not far from the spa towns, this hotel-restaurant has been run by the same family since 1919. Hungry travellers happily take a seat in the lovely dining rooms, one of which, with an exposed timber ceiling, was once the village washhouse. Chef Maye Cissoko confidently finetunes a seasonal score, in which premium ingredients are allowed to shout their name, e.g.: scallops, served raw and as quenelles, or veal smoked in hay with coffee-laced Jerusalem artichoke and a gutsy gravy.
TripAdvisor review sample · 4.9/5 · 101 reviews
Burnel, located in Rouvres-en-Xaintois, offers modern cuisine with an impressive 4.9/5 average rating. Reviewers consistently praise the high food quality, noting flavorful, seasonal, and generous dishes that rival Michelin-starred establishments. Service is described as ultra-professional, while the ambiance features an airy, comfortable setting with air conditioning. Although a small minority mentioned issues with meal pacing or value, the overwhelming consensus highlights exceptional hospitality and culinary skill, making it a standout destination for discerning diners.
Ideal for travelers seeking high-quality modern French cuisine and professional service.
★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine
In this peaceful Haute-Marne village that was close to General de Gaulle's heart, this fine 17C stone house is surrounded by beautiful grounds that blend into the countryside. Inside, however, not a hint of nostalgia, whether in the contemporary decor or the cuisine – not even in the set menu dubbed "Je vous ai compris!" (I have understood you! – from De Gaulle's famous speech). Chef Jean-Baptiste Natali has travelled extensively, taking in Marrakesh, London and New York. He creates contemporary French cuisine (with frequent nods to his travels), using premium ingredients such as venison, turb