La Côte Saint Jacques & Spa

Haute French restaurant · Joigny ·

La Côte Saint Jacques & Spa

Haute French restaurant · Joigny ·

Two-Michelin-starred dining, spa, gardens, and riverside rooms

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14 Fbg de Paris, 89300 Joigny, France Get directions

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"This edifice on the banks of the Yonne is truly superlative! Founded by Marie Lorain in 1945, the establishment rose to fame in the hands of her son, Michel, and then her modest, dedicated grandson, Jean-Michel. The latter has passed the baton to his nephew, Alexandre Bondoux. Regulars can rest assured that the establishment’s signature dishes remain (lobster stew; calf sweetbread in ginger), now flanked by culinary flashes of inspiration (free-range squab cooked in pink grapefruit; lightly smoked fillet of pollock in white wine sauce). A symphony of flavours, high-flying craftsmanship and spot-on seasoning in an exquisite gourmet repertory, underscored by slick attentive service." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/bourgogne-franche-comte/joigny/restaurant/la-cote-saint-jacques

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This French River Cruise Will Take You to a Different Michelin-starred Restaurant Every Day

"The very first stop is lunch at the two-Michelin-starred La Côte Saint-Jacques, which offers dishes like rosette of lobster with fresh palm nut salad as well as egg parfait with white alba truffles and puy green lentils." - Travel + Leisure Editors

https://www.travelandleisure.com/cruises/belmond-napoleon-epicurean-burgundy-gastronomic-river-cruise

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A Protégé of Lamiat: on History and Evolution

"The original restaurant of Chef Jean-Michel Lorain's family, opened in 1945 by his grandmother, Marie Lorain. It earned its first Michelin star in 1971 under Michel Lorain and three Michelin stars in 1986 under Jean-Michel Lorain. The restaurant is known for its 'Lorain cuisine', which keeps its classical roots while incorporating modern touches." - Michelin Guide Thailand Editorial Team

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/features/a-protege-of-lamiat-on-history-and-evolution

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La Côte Saint-Jacques (Joigny, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"What began as a small boarding house, founded by Marie Lorain in 1945, has grown and evolved over the years into something quite extraordinary: today La Côte Saint-Jacques is a highly regarded restaurant and an exquisitely refined small hotel, overseen all along the way by subsequent generations of the Lorain family. The experience is a luxurious one, to be sure, but it’s one with plenty of personal touches and residential character, offering the pleasing impression of staying in the home of well-heeled French hosts." - Tablet Hotels

https://www.tablethotels.com/en/joigny-hotels/la-cote-saint-jacques-120413

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La Côte Saint Jacques & Spa

D. A.

Google

This is a darling resort. The hot tub has a beautiful scenery of the river in a beautiful setting as well. The room is beautiful with wooden beams and is spacious and clean. Service is wonderful. As soon as we pulled on the STREET, not even up to the hotel, the bell/valet service was outside directing us to come in. Everyone is extremely friendly and they even accommodated steaming articles of clothing we wanted to wear to dinner that have been in suitcases for 2 weeks. We feel like royalty here!

Aurélien Saint R.

Google

The hotel itself is very nice and peaceful, offering beautiful views of the river. Our deluxe room was spacious, with a large terrace and a lovely river view. The bathroom was equally impressive, featuring both a shower and a generously sized bathtub. The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly the restaurant. From start to finish, every dish was a true delight, and the service matched the quality of the cuisine. For a gastronomic restaurant, the portions were satisfying — I left feeling pleasantly full. Breakfast was also a memorable experience, with delicious offerings that exceeded expectations. The only real disappointment was the spa area. The décor felt outdated and somewhat cheap, falling short of the hotel’s otherwise refined ambiance. The sauna was not functional during our stay, and while an infrared sauna was offered the following day as compensation, the experience still didn’t match the high standards set by the rest of the property. Overall, the hotel offers a serene atmosphere, exceptional dining, and comfortable rooms, but the spa facilities need significant improvement to align with the quality of the rest of the experience.

Craig & Ashleigh do R.

Google

We ate at the restaurant and stayed at the hotel. Sadly I got food poisoning from the oysters - the restaurant’s specialty dish. It was the only dish my husband didn’t eat as he is allergic. It was during a heat wave so the oysters must not have been chilled properly. We informed the staff and they were very nonchalant and unapologetic. We were charged full price for the meal when checking out the next day, despite the exorcism I endured overnight. Unimpressed by the lack of accountability. Hotel was otherwise lovely - but didn’t expect to get food poisoning from a 2 Michelin star restaurant. Definitely spoiled the trip, and especially when attending a wedding the next day.

Steffan R

Google

I could not stay here but the guests are lucky to enjoy a spectacular view of the Yonne. It's just a pity that visitors on the mooring opposite have a view of this awful architectural carbuncle which offends the dignity of this ancient town. From the inside no doubt guests are unaware of the unappetising paraphernalia of outbuildings in its depressing 1970s ensemble.

Stanleyalb

Google

So, here we are back again …. we can’t seem to stay away. We have visited this hotel on the banks of the Yonne several times, and it never fails to live up to our expectations. The hotel is beautifully situated and the staff are all welcoming. We were fortunate enough to be upgraded - thank you - and our room was well appointed with a large glass covered terrace. There were a couple of things about the design that I might have done differently - a question of taste - but overall it was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our all too brief stay. The breakfast is always delightful - table service instead of the ubiquitous buffet. Wonderful fruit salad, homemade jams and creams, freshly baked viennoiserie.||I have to emphasize the quality of our evening meal in the restaurant. We are fortunate to have been able to eat in many restaurants over the years renowned for the quality of their cooking, but in my opinion Cote St Jacques is really at the top. The meal we had was good in every respect - the quality of the ingredients and the cooking, imagination, presentation, portion size, sauces were all delicious. The waiting staff were all professional and we received good advice from the sommelier.||Overall, another lovely experience.

Melinda P.

Google

The highlight of our week in France. This property is magnificent. The restaurant is truly a gourmet experience.

Diebs1

Google

The Cote Saint-Jacques provides a great location to mix business and pleasure. The staff are ultra-attentive and obliging, the rooms luxurious, the common areas inviting and relaxing, and the food is among the best I have tasted in more than 40 years of global travel.|We benefitted greatly from the advice provided by Thomas the sommelier. He took time to explain the origin and production of local wines and introduced us to some outstanding examples - simply delicious!

Mary J.

Google

The room and hotel were lovely, but the staff was what made the visit superior. Absolutely wonderful, very helpful, and so gracious! I had to move a mountain of baggage for one night stay and they helped get everything carefully into the room, and then loaded back in the car the next day. I have dietary restrictions and the front desk answered all of my questions and called the kitchen to double check that my selections would be safe for me. They are truly an asset to your company!

Davy B.

Yelp

This review is for what is supposed to be a 5* hotel. Sent couple of emails requesting information as there's conflicting information on their websites to figure out if they and the restaurant were open but after 3 days of wait no answer. I will let you figure out how to feel if you want to stay and eat there but there's no answer. No customer service. I'm surprised and confused as I was really looking forward to staying there.

Kim K.

Yelp

My friend and I had visited last year but on a Sunday night they were open to hotel guest only. So now that I'm back in the area we returned recently on a Friday night. They weren't too busy. The service was exceptional, well trained staff and multiple staff people waiting on our table. My companion had a set menu: starter, 2 main courses and dessert with wine pairings. I don't like eating so much at the typical French dinner time of 8 or 830pm. So I had one main dish and dessert. They brought us amuse bouche with our pre-dinner drinks, upstairs. And then once we took the gold elevator to the ground level there was another light dish before the meal. I had the veal with short rib, with artichokes and a lovely melange of fall vegetables. The veal and short rib were tender and bursting w flavor. My companion had both the lobster and sweetbread dishes. He commented that the sweetbread was excellent. Again we were presented with a pre dessert, a lovely glass piece with tiny bites of various pateries. Delightful. My dessert choice was far superior - napoleon. They cut it into 2 slices and I could only eat the first half. The creme was rich and light at the same time. The pastry also light layers, but still held the dish together.

Robert B.

Yelp

As you descend the Copper Elevator and enter the world of Jean-Michel Lorain be prepared for an evening of being pampered. The attentive staff does a wonderful job of making your evening delightful One dish can make the evening and this is what transpired here. As our main course we ordered The Brese Poulet for two. Cooked encroute to hermetically seal the flavors cooked in champaigne It is prepared table side to the sauce is added cream and fresh peas and carrots. First come the white meat and then a secon dish with dark meat The sauce is divine and do not be shy to use the bread to help finish the sauce The appetizers and desserts were all top notch the foie gras prepared three ways was refreshing and delightful there was a good compliment of wines by the glass and of course the Chablis from good local producers were all there to be tasted The view of the Yonne river complimented our evening well as we had our coffee and chocolates On the veranda upstairs Enjoy the evening