Les Maisons Marcon

31st in my Michelin 3 Stars Challenge (you can follow me for all the reviews and updates) The lignage What’s extraordinary here? Two main points. The father and son, and the view from your plate. The father and son are running the restaurant. What is really incredible is that the integration is really well made. You really have one universe. Usually I can write pages but their universe is so tight that I’m a bit at lost. Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing but praises. I actually enjoyed every single moment of my lunch there. The service is perfect. You can feel the attention to detail in everything. The plates are, honestly, flawless. The chefs are kind, accessible and don’t start them about mushrooms, because it’s not fake love. My guess is that tight perfection is achieved thanks to a tight connection between the father and the son, creating a stronger universe, a more resistant lignage. I went in Autumn, which was great because of the mushrooms season. Indeed, the restaurant is famous for its devotion to them. I had a fest. It was really something. You’ll have them from start to dessert. They are respected for what they could bring to a plate, and are not wasted in some demonstrative effort. Sitting there, you feel the direct link between the striking nature in front of you and your plate. A direct lignage. The crowd was foodies with couples and some business tables. The atmosphere was relaxed. The nature there is so present that no one really cares about the next table. The staff is in tune with the setting. It’s a rock solid 3 stars. I still think something may have eluded me, and I do want to go back because I think their universe is deeper that what I could grasp the first time.

We traveled here for dinner at the restaurant, which was superb, but we were also delighted by the hotel and accommodations. Monsieur Marcon Sr. greeted us personally at check in, which was a lovely touch. We booked a suite since we were traveling with our infant daughter, and the room was beyond spacious. The bath and outdoor area were especially nice. The grounds and views were outstanding. The aesthetics of the hotel were very well aligned with those of the restaurant. Room service breakfast and lunch were delicious. Would highly recommend this hotel and restaurant, really worth a special visit.

Lovely rooms. Beautiful environment Great architecture. Wonderful views but -----Did not like the fact that people could walk right past the beautiful terrace and windows of the bedroom... could do with more privacy. Breakfast needs some rethinking. The breakfast room is too small and people were milling around waiting for a table. Also too many things just ran out - eg croissants; yoghurt etc... This is NOT ok in a hotel charging 350 euros per night. Not only that it is a small hotel - 10 rooms or so.... not difficult to organise!!

Great place to stay with a peaceful surrounding. We made this trip just for the restaurant and a night of stay. Modern structure with a lovely view of the nature. Service at the restaurant was superb but for the hotel it was not that friendly. No one welcome us on arrival. We had to prompt them we need to check in as if walking in with luggage isn't obvious enough. No one help us with luggage. Simply just gave us the room key and we had to ask "so where should we walk to get to our room?" One issue is no A/C and no fan. So it's uncomfortable to sleep with still humid air even with our window open.

Mushrooms - if you want find the best place in the world for them, this has to be it. ||||M Marcon et famille seem to have created a whole town in appreciation of good food and wine. ||||It is not really en route to anywhere but it is worth the detour. Beautiful wooded countryside and there perched on the top of a hill overlooking a stunning valley is the homage to mushrooms. ||||The rooms are accessed via a "funky" underground space. There are probably 10-12 rooms in total. They are not traditional but have all the relevant necessities and to a high standard. ||||One bit I don't understand wherever I come across them, is circular baths. It must take double the amount of water compared to a traditional bath, which hardly fits in with the eco ethos. We began to wonder if we had time for a bath before dinner. Then once it is finally filled, you can't lie out in it. Anyway, in the scheme of things, hardly a disaster. ||||The Marcons are clearly Eco orientated, but that doesn't detract from the quality. In fact it adds a curiously unusual feeling that we liked. In reality this is a restauran, with somewhere to stagger to after dinner. ||||The restaurant is a 3* Michelin so you know you are in for something special. The staff were great, formal but with a touch of humour and warmth. ||||The food - extraordinary with mushrooms everywhere. However even if you are not obsessed by mushrooms you will rave about the food. The maitre d' whispered to us "don't eat too much bread or you will have no room for the food". Even without any bread we couldn't have finished everything we were offered. That might be construed by some as a negative but not me. We declined cheese and shared a dish or two. ||||If you are touring France and want somewhere to stop over in a luxurious room, this is probably not the place. However if you are after a beautiful location, a happy atmosphere and you are serious about food and wine, then book well in advance and head for here. ||||Get there in time to visit the village (walkable from the hotel - 400m), walk in the woods and prepare your taste buds. (There is a spa area with an unheated pool, which is really not that great and not what you should come for. The sauna wasn't even on.)|| ||M Marcon greeted everyone at both dinner and breakfast. It is reassuring to know the maestro is there cooking for you, as that after all is why you would come.

the rooms are situated next to the fantastic Restaurant. you will find a lot of space for you and a modern and big bathroom. the view through the large Windows leads to the hills and forests surrounding this remote and quiet place. excellent breakfast!

I draw the line at spending 355 exotic Euros for lodging but sometimes one has to make exceptions. This is one elegant hotel with extraordinary views over the Auvergne. the corridors reminded me of the Guggenheim at Bilboa with its twisting metal sculptures and striking artwork.|| Rooms are filled with light and have a divine spaciousness with a huge jacuzzi bath. An infinity pool surrounded by a large wooden terrace where one can contemplate one's navel or calmly aim your sights at the entire universe.|| We could only budget one night's stay. A pity. Next visit,we will rectify the anomaly by staying two.|| If you are going to eat at Regis and Jacques Marcon,then a stay is not an option. Its obligatory. Well, with 5-stars to its credit, breakfast is a feast. Lunch is enjoyed in the dining room, followed by relaxing in your room, after which a light supper or go into town for an evening's grazing.

The Regis Marcon Hotel-Restaurant is a piece of heaven in the beautiful Auvergne countryside. The view from the rooms is terrific, with a beautiful sight on the silent landscape. The rooms are very well designed, with lots of amenities and goodies. The Hotel is built on ecological concepts and it is very well integrated in the landscape. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.