Michelin

"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 southern Isère terroir. The mystery menu features refined vegetable-led dishes prepared with precision and exuding harmonious flavours – rustic meets modern in a style that is full of character." - Michelin Inspector

"In the heart of old Avignon, this discreet restaurant occupies a long, narrow space with vintage hardwood floors, beamed ceilings and contemporary touches such as designer pendant lights, Plexiglas seats and simple settings on pale wood tabletops. Having worked in some top kitchens (Pollen, Le Carré d'Alethius, Le 1920), the chef rustles up straightforward modern cuisine centred on seasonal produce. He likes to prepare the same ingredient in different ways and showcase a variety of textures, a case in point being the peas that he serves with the Salers ribeye steak, or the strawberry and elderflower soufflé." - Michelin Inspector

"Is there anything France's talented female chefs can't do? Charlotte Bauduret – Bonnie is her maiden name – brings together her two passions at this establishment: cooking (modern, vibrant, indulgent, rooted in tradition but elevated with personal touches) and the applied arts. She herself painted the large floral frescoes on the walls and created the restaurant's entire visual identity. Her partner, meanwhile, provides enthusiastic service and dispenses expert advice on wine pairings. On the menu: asparagus roll with pine nuts and guanciale; cod with kombu and tarragon-infused pea mousseline; broad-bean gnocchi in a creamy artichoke and parmesan sauce." - Michelin Inspector

"In a village south of Lannion, this former crêperie has been taken over by chef Laure-Marie Darteyron and pastry chef François Spenlehauer, who also runs the show front of house. The Corsican name of this place means "together", and the owners work as a team to deliver good honest cuisine based on Breton produce and with a Mediterranean flourish: house-made pasta with spider crab, scallop carpaccio with citrus, pollack with fregola sarda and Breton curry. Exposed stonework and wooden furnishings make for a warm decor in keeping with the friendly vibe." - Michelin Inspector

"On the shores of Brittany’s largest freshwater lake, Guerlédan, this restaurant enjoys a premium location with the bonus of a panoramic view (best from the first room). Chef Teddy Le Padellec rolls out indulgent, contemporary bistronomic-centric cuisine: tartare of asparagus, smoked eel, andouille and hollandaise sauce; deep-fried cod, smashed vitelotte potatoes; grapefruit, meringue and a delicate wafer-thin cookie. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a peaceful vibe set the scene in this good food outfit bathed in light." - Michelin Inspector

"Located between Nice's port and the Colline du Château, this restaurant brings together the flavours of Colombia and Italy in bright and colourful fusion dishes cooked up by chefs Carlos and Daniele. Diners soak up the warm, relaxed atmosphere on the spacious terrace with orange seating or in the narrow indoor dining space done out in terracotta hues. In the visible kitchen, it is all about open-flame cooking – on plancha and parrilla grills. Grilled octopus, braised veal chop and sardines in a chimichurri sauce deliver intense flavours; a vibrant and well-balanced Peruvian ceviche combines white fish, red onion, crunchy sweetcorn and sweet potato. An authentic spot straddling two culinary cultures." - Michelin Inspector

"Grégory Colantuono, formerly chef at Bistro' 50 in La Hume, has now opened his own restaurant in the town centre, not far from the Théâtre Olympia. Post-renovation, this typical Arcachon villa boasts a bright, modern interior, in which to enjoy a delicious, wallet-friendly lunch – diners can also opt for the wine of the week by the glass. The evening menu is more ambitious, with creative and masterful combinations of ingredients sourced in Gironde and more exotic influences: scallops, coffee emulsion, napa cabbage with mead vinegar and kimchi sesame; squab with red kuri squash, Swiss chard, pomegranate molasses and fermented black pepper. Booking essential." - Michelin Inspector

"L.A. stands not for the City of Angels, but Lazaro Anthony, whose signature cuisine is served in a super-compact format. In a narrow street behind the port, this is a one-man-show: the chef, the son of a restaurateur, makes absolutely everything himself: the bread, the ice cream, the jus… That means three days of preparation before opening Thu-Sat, for just 14 guests. Not one more. In the small vaulted space with soft lighting and Mediterranean charm, or on the wisteria-clad patio on sunny days, you can enjoy a short, fresh and inspired menu: John Dory, fennel, bouillabaisse jus; chocolate, hazelnut and amaretto soufflé." - Michelin Inspector

"In a simple, inviting setting, a couple who are well versed in the culinary arts are breathing new life into traditional cuisine. Prepared collaboratively by both chefs, the food impresses with its clarity, well-chosen ingredients, good sauces and generosity: mullet ceviche, vanilla-infused lemon and seaweed tapioca; quail stuffed with foie gras, peas à la française and a full-bodied jus. This modern eatery also boasts a pretty wood-decked terrace shaded by plane trees. Friendly service." - Michelin Inspector

"Not far from St Corentin Cathedral, this restaurant is housed in a stone building steeped in history. Behind the discreet façade, a small ground-floor lounge, a glass-walled cellar and, upstairs, an intimate dining space seating 20, done out in a beautiful blend of wood and stone. At once modern and firmly rooted in the Breton terroir, the cuisine also makes the occasional foray further afield. Creamy parsnip is combined with the sweetness of ricotta and pear. In the evening, the chef proposes a more ambitious multi-course set menu, plus a small à la carte menu. In fine weather, the quiet terrace is a welcome retreat, sheltered from view and the hustle and bustle of the city centre." - Michelin Inspector