Le Cercle Chambres climatisées

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

This plush, elegant eatery in the heart of Pont-de-Vaux can be relied upon to uphold tradition whilst adding a suave modern spin. Scallops with wakame and vichyssoise; crispy sweetbread and green pumpkin; Bresse chicken cooked two ways… The classics are subtly reworked by this seasoned chef, whose score is as delicate as it is original; the menu changes monthly in line with his inspiration and what’s available from the market. The enticing wine list stars a fine selection of burgundies. Slick, professional, cheerful service.

Located on a pedestrian street, with an open kitchen that is already visible from outside, Agave references the plant from which tequila and mezcal are made. Raphaël and Fernanda Pillon, a French-Mexican couple and trained pastry-makers, create a brilliant fusion cuisine of French ingredients and Mexican flavours. After a stint in Mexico, the pair returned to his roots in the Ain, where they create balanced dishes, discerningly complemented by a variety of sauces and condiments: scallops and macha salsa, pastrami-style roast beef given a boost by salsa verde, veal rump elevated by an intense m

On the doorstep of the Cerdon vineyards, this picturesque medieval village in the Bugey and Revermont region is home to a great establishment! Jérôme Busset works tirelessly (in and out of the kitchen) to devise an intelligent surprise menu with a range of options. Modern, intuitive, signature cuisine, made with cherry-picked local produce: market garden asparagus and carrots, snails with wild herbs, Poncin honey and insightful wine tips. All of which is served in a pleasant airy dining room with a lightwell and a vaulted conservatory.

This is the kingdom of Stéphane Prévalet, a champion of local produce and home-made fare who enjoys venturing off the beaten path of culinary tradition. Examples include a pot-au-feu terrine of Bresse poultry with tarragon mayonnaise or Dombes duckling, mashed carrots and confit of lemon… A minimalist interior decorated with birch trunks sets the scene in this trendy establishment.

The epitome of a family-run inn, where hearty portions of tasty cuisine du terroir are served with a smile in a freshly refurbished dining area. Calf's head, chicken in creamy sauce, chicken liver soufflé and frogs' legs are all on the menu. Well-kept guestrooms for overnight stays.

On the doorstep of Mâcon, this 1950s inn has retained its hunting frescoes by the Zuber manufactory and a lovingly maintained historic interior. In this distinctive setting, Didier Goiffon crafts signature cuisine that is as inventive as it is meticulous and which happily marries regional delicacies with spices. You will find a slate menu and ideas based on a seasonal theme, such as a 100% lobster menu. The chef’s creativity extends as far as the signature dessert, which pairs poire tapée (dried pear) with morels and vin jaune Savagnin, embodying the house character and flair. Cosy rooms for o