L'Armandière

Alexandre and Mélanie Baranzelli are thriving here on this estate oozing country charm – picture a pretty river spanned by two bridges and a watermill on its bank. Having honed his skills in top establishments, the chef puts his own distinctive spin on traditional recipes from his native Normandy: foie gras served with courgette jam, plaice with a creamy cauliflower purée, vanilla oil and citrus segments. Herbs and flowers from the garden often adorn his dishes.