Hôtel les Playes

As enthusiastic as ever, Guillaume Monjuré (who first came to our attention in Lyon and Corrençon-en-Vercors) plays host to guests in this family-owned barn, which has been renovated into a table d'hôte-style restaurant. Fanning the flames of his passion for cooking over an open fire, he has set up a wood-burning oven in full view of diners; he cooks absolutely everything in it, from bread first thing in the morning, to vegetables and fish during the meal. This is natural, primitive cuisine that is no less personal and creative for all that. He is able to elevate vegetables, herbs and fish fro

This handsome building is an institution in this Vercors village. Dating from 1867, it is home to a historical cafe adorned with frescoes dating back to 1912. Locally sourced ingredients from the Vercors plateau play the lead roles on the menu, which changes regularly. Respect for the seasons goes hand in hand with respect for the produce, culinary skill and flavour. Three guestrooms upstairs.

Nestled between two lakes, Lac de Laffrey and Lac de Petichet, on the Plateau Matheysin, this stone village house is home to a unique restaurant. After passing by the large open kitchen, you come to the vaulted dining area, which is lit from the floor and has a glassed-in wine cellar and a handful of tables, including a table d'hôte. At the helm, three chefs with MICHELIN stars to their names, who met at restaurant Lamartine – Kevin Mangione, Lunis Chaïb and Théo Doumecq – are now combining their talents. Theirs is creative modern cuisine, made using local produce to showcase the best of the s

In tasteful, contemporary premises, chef Élie Michel-Villaz, who remains steadfastly true to his defining mantra, simplicity, rolls out a fresh, crisply crafted repertory, paired with lovingly selected wines (several hundred references – many natural or biodynamic). A short supply chain business that is going strong. Simpler menu at lunchtime and alfresco dining to the rear. Casual vibe.

A fortified house during the Middle Ages, and a convent up until 1905, this "chalet" is now a hotel-restaurant run by the Prayer family, for whom tradition and generosity are the answer to everything. Their big-boned, wholehearted score reads like a vintage cookbook: hare pâté, fillet of trout and crayfish and Dauphiné ravioles, or a melt-in-the-mouth chocolate and vanilla ice cream extravaganza. Cosy rooms for overnight stays.

In this enchanting family establishment, open since 1852, you can choose between a stylish dining room dripping in plush details (round, white tableclothed tables, silverware, coffered ceiling, wainscoting and a fireplace) or an idyllic alfresco terrace in fine weather. Chef Fabien Capogna crafts a savvily updated classical score, illustrated by crunchy, lacquered sweetbread, melt-in-the-mouth carrots, tangy seasoning and red port wine. Madame Chavant, who supervises the front-of-house, can be relied upon to greet each guest warmly and individually in line with the house motto: the customer is

This elegant bistro, helmed by Franck Barbier, chef, and Luc Brunner, sommelier, sports a contemporary interior bathed in light with a view of the park. Up-to-the-minute, indulgent recipes: Tahitian-style tartare of tuna, roast breast of poultry, apricot crumble with Bulgarian ice cream. Well-curated wine list, spot-on service and lovely alfresco area.