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A culinary institution since 1861, this warm and welcoming retreat in the heights of Suresnes has served generations of Parisians and locals who flock here for a reliably delicious meal. With a crackling fire in winter and a flower-bedecked terrace in summer, you'll enjoy gastronomic versions of French classics in every season along with fantastic views of Paris and the Eiffel Tower. Chef Guillaume Delage, who's plied his craft in some of France's greatest kitchens, specializes in seasonal dishes with extravagant touches, like the lièvre à la royale (wild rabbit stuffed with foie gras and simmered in red wine), a staple on the menu since 1861. Desserts are equally delicious and an encyclopedic wine list delights aficionados and amateurs alike. Though the restaurant is worth a trip on its own, being a three-minute walk from the American Cemetery makes it the perfect spot before or after a visit.
10 rue du Calvaire, Île-de-France, 92150, France
Known For
- Top-quality classic French cuisine
- Tremendous views
- Historic recipe of wild rabbit stuffed with foie gras and simmered in red wine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Sun.
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Beamed ceilings, tiled floors, and charming accents are just the beginning of a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience at this traditional bistro in the heart of Barbizon. All the beloved French classics—chevre chaud, leeks vinaigrette, entrecôte de boeuf, noix de Saint-Jacques, steak tartare—are served just as they're meant to be for lunch and dinner. If you're hankering after a skillfully prepared, deeply French meal, this is the place—and it's open seven days a week, a rarity in France.
51 Grande rue, Barbizon, Île-de-France, 77630, France
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- Lovely glassed-in terrace for all seasons
- Open seven days a week
- Excellent price-to-quality ratio
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This cozy bistro's namesake studied at the prestigious Ferrandi school and cut her teeth at Joël Robuchon in Paris before returning to her hometown to open her own "bistronomique" restaurant (meaning gastronomic bistro). The refined menu offers seasonal dishes made with ingredients from sustainable farms when possible, and all the wines are organic. Dining on the terrace, overlooking the fountain on Chartres' pretty Evora Square, is a joy in warm weather.
7–11 rue Saint-Michel, Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, 28000, France
Known For
- Cozy atmsophere and terrace
- Food that's a cut above most other local restaurants
- Close to the cathedral
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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Chef Rémi Chambard's Michelin-starred dining room at the charming "countryside" luxury hotel Les Étangs de Corot is a favorite hideaway for Paris gastronomes not only for the lovely setting, between Paris and Versailles, but for his flawless cuisine made from top-notch ingredients (veggies are from the Versailles gardens). In warm weather, the famous Sunday brunch, served in the beautiful patio garden, is an experience to remember.
55 rue de Versailles, Versailles, Île-de-France, 92410, France
Known For
- Beautiful lakeside setting with outdoor garden seating
- In a luxury hotel for a perfect weekend getaway between Paris and Versailles
- Superb cuisine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch Mon.--Wed. No dinner Sun.
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If you want to make your visit or stay in Chartres a memorable one, this stellar hotel restaurant is the place to go. Excellent by any standards, the elegant dining room, impeccable service, and refined gastronomic menu from chef Thomas Parnaud, who breathed new life into the restaurant when he took the helm in mid-2018, make this dining room a standout in Chartres and the entire region.
22 pl. des Epars, Île-de-France, 28000, France
Known For
- Imaginative dishes
- Creative young chef
- Impeccable service
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No lunch Tues.
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Owner and chef Eric Guérin brings all his considerable expertise to bear in the beautiful dining room at this hotel restaurant, where the menu focuses on the bounty of the Norman seaside. A destination unto itself, the restaurant and hotel are favorites of Giverny visitors seeking a dining "experience," so be sure to reserve in advance for both lunch and dinner. Prices are on the higher side, but for cuisine of this quality that's to be expected.
1 rue du Milieu, Giverny, Normandy, 27620, France
Known For
- Seasonal local products
- Dining on the beautiful outdoor terrace
- Michelin star
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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Don't be fooled by the casual interior: this popular "gastrobistro," helmed by two brothers passionate about food and wine, is where local foodies go for a special lunch or evening out. Products fresh from Compiègne's wonderful farmers' market are transformed into only a few sophisticated dishes each day that change with the season and are as beautiful to look at as they are delicious. Near the Oise River and a quick walk from the château, this is a great place for a two- or three-course lunch, but linger over dinner to fully enjoy this marvelous cuisine.
13 cours Guynemer, Compiègne, Hauts-de-France, 60200, France
Known For
- Ethically sourced products
- English-speaking owners who love to talk about their food
- Excellent wine pairings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. No dinner Thurs.
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The adventurous cuisine served at Les Feuillantines (one of Chartres’s few gastronomic restaurants) rarely falters and very often soars. Try the superb house-made terrine with tangy cornichons to start, followed by duck risotto topped with caramelized shallots or beef ravioli perfumed with lemongrass and smoked tea. For dessert, the copious cheese plate, vanilla-flecked baba au rhum, and divine melted-chocolate cake all hit the spot. In warmer months, the garden is an added bonus, as is a good, if slightly unimaginative, wine list. The location (on a tiny street near the cathedral) is convenient, and in terms of quality for price this cozy spot can’t be beat.
4 rue du Bourg, Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France
Known For
- Unique gastronomic dishes
- Outdoor garden
- Great prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Reservations essential
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There's no doubt that dining in the world's most famous palace at a restaurant conceived by the world's most famous chef is an experience worth having. Although Alain Ducasse is not actually cooking here, you can enjoy a gourmet version of breakfast, lunch, or teatime in splendid surroundings with views of the palace from the first-floor restaurant's floor-to-ceiling windows. For the best value, go for the fixed-price menus. A six-course teatime (3:30 to 5:30 pm), with both savory and sweet offerings, is a particularly pleasant option. The restaurant also hosts several exclusive candlelit dinners after palace closing hours throughout the year. Be sure to reserve ahead of time online or by phone. Several of Ore's fixed-price menus include the price of admission to Versailles, allowing you to skip the long lines.
Pl. d'Armes Château de Versailles, Versailles, Île-de-France, 78000, France
Known For
- On-site Versailles dining (with some prix-fixe menus that include admission)
- Elegant surroundings and linen-clad tables
- Serene atmosphere away from the crowds (just be sure to reserve in advance)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner
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Three km (2 miles) from Rambouillet near the small town of Gazeran, this ivy-clad 18th-century home is a romantic setting for an elegant gastronomic meal. Dishes like roasted cod in beef reduction with black-truffle risotto or fillet of venison with parsnip mousse are made with the freshest ingredients—many from the kitchen garden—and can be followed by a copious cheese plate or tempting seasonal desserts. A beautiful garden terrace is delightful in the summer. Three-course prix-fixe menus at both lunch and dinner are an excellent value.
20 av. du Général de Gaulle, Gazeran, Île-de-France, 78125, France
Known For
- Garden terrace
- Romantic and refined atmosphere
- Seasonal menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner Sun., Reservations essential
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If you're looking for a quick, traditional meal a few steps from the cathedral, look no further than this crêperie, a favorite in Chartres. You'll find a full list of savory (made with buckwheat flour) delights—ham, egg, smoked salmon, veggies, potatoes, and cheese—or sweet (made with white flour)—caramel au beurre salé, crêpes suzette, Grand Marnier, and ice cream—all washed down with a delicious Normandy cider. Whether you dine upstairs, downstairs, or on the sidewalk terrace, it's a good choice for a delicious, unfussy meal that's perfect for adults and kids.
36 rue des Changes, Rambouillet, Île-de-France, 28000, France
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- Quick and cheap meals
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Lovely outdoor dining
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Young Japanese chef Kunihisa Goto has finally brought Fontainebleau's dining scene a Michelin star. The sleek contemporary dining room is the perfect setting for his refined cuisine that draws from the natural bounty of the lush Fontainebleau region, both wild and cultivated. The menu is small, all the better to highlight luxury ingredients like sea urchin, caviar, truffles, and langoustine served with more prosaic riches like caramelized local tomatoes, puree of chervil root, or a velvety buckwheat sauce (prix-fixe menus are available for both lunch and dinner).
43 rue de France, Fontainebleau, Île-de-France, 77300, France
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- Seasonal cuisine
- Japanese-inflected dishes
- Stellar wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch Wed.
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Housed in the stone-vaulted kitchens of the Château de Chantilly's legendary 17th-century chef Vorace Vatel, this quaint restaurant has an open-hearth fireplace big enough for whole lambs or oxen to sizzle on the spit. Reflect at leisure on your cultural peregrinations over mouthfuls of grilled turbot or roast quail, and don't forget to add a good dollop of homemade crème de Chantilly to your dessert. Open from noon to 5, it offers à la carte options plus a €35 prix-fixe menu.
Château de Chantilly, Chantilly, Hauts-de-France, 60500, France
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- Family-friendly vibe
- Quick dining
- Reasonable prices
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
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French country specialties and fish are served at this rustic restaurant—one of Barbizon's very best—with a big open fire and a large terrace shaded by lime and chestnut trees. The three-course weekday menu is a good value, but wine here is expensive and cannot be ordered by the pichet (pitcher). Reservations are essential on weekends and highly recommended in summer.
2 av. Charles de Gaulle, Barbizon, Île-de-France, 77630, France
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- Lovely leafy terrace
- Local favorite
- Top-quality French classic dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Wed., part of Aug., and part of Dec.
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The 15-minute walk from the palace gates to this cozy, well-priced bistro is rewarded by an enticing daily menu of French classics all listed on a blackboard that's brought to your table. Dishes like homemade foie gras, roasted cod, and ham with parsley sauce are made with ingredients fresh from local suppliers. Best of all is the list of 200 natural French wines, many served by the glass, and the very reasonably priced, three-course dinner menu. Be sure to reserve ahead of time, as it's very popular with the locals.
7 rue de Montreuil, Quartier Montreuil, Île-de-France, 78000, France
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- Good-value prix-fixe menus
- Excellent natural wine list
- Gets busy, so reservations necessary
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
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Hands down the town's most popular restaurant, O'Bistronome shines in every detail, from excellent service to classic French cooking. Sophisticated dishes like housemade foie gras, roast cod with caramelized leeks, or confit de canard share the menu with more hearty fare: buttery angus beef with a side of perfectly crisp frites. Try the raspberry panna cotta or chocolate macarons as a fitting end to a satisfying meal. The prix-fixe dinner menu (€29) is an excellent value.
171 avenue Carnot, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Île-de-France, 78700, France
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential
