La Taniere Douce

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

Martine and Laurent Petit have chosen to write a new chapter in their story on these premises that used to be an officers' mess – in an elegant townhouse next to the Porte des Moulins. The great chef has teamed up with Valentin Loison (in the kitchen) and Anaïs Bercegeay (front of house) to bring this ambitious project to life. Surrounded by a magnificent vegetable garden, the house has been turned into a hotel that accommodates two restaurants. At Mirabelle, the atmosphere is resolutely warm and convivial, providing the perfect setting for diners to savour the indulgent cuisine made with ingr

Nicolas Grandclaude is at the helm of this handsome property decorated in a modern vein and a 10-minute drive from Épinal. Modern fine dining depicts the culinary slant and the plating is as exquisite as the flavours are gutsy and legible. When the weather is fine, the alfresco patio is a hit. A treat from start to finish!