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VILLAGE BLANC . FRANCE
Georges Blanc Village "Where French Gastronomy Becomes an
Art of Living"
In the heart of the picturesque village of Vonnas, in France's Ain region, lies one of the country's most extraordinary culinary destinations. More than a restaurant, Georges Blanc Village is a unique gastronomic estate where exceptional cuisine, refined hospitality, heritage and the French art de vivre come together in perfect harmony.
For generations, the Blanc family has shaped the identity of this charming village. Today, celebrated chef Georges Blanc continues this remarkable legacy, transforming Vonnas into a destination revered by gourmets from around the world. His vision extends far beyond fine dining, creating an immersive experience where visitors can stroll through flower-filled streets, discover elegant boutiques, relax in beautiful gardens and savour one of France's greatest culinary traditions.
At the heart of the village stands the legendary Relais & Châteaux Georges Blanc, an elegant five-star hotel offering refined rooms and suites combining timeless charm with contemporary comfort. The property invites guests to slow down, indulge in its luxurious spa, wander through its beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Bresse countryside. Every detail reflects the warmth and excellence that have made Georges Blanc an ambassador of French hospitality.
The culinary jewel of the estate is, of course, the two-Michelin-starred Restaurant Georges Blanc, a gastronomic institution renowned for its technical mastery, creativity and unwavering commitment to the finest ingredients. Under the direction of Chef Georges Blanc, each menu celebrates the richness of the region while elevating traditional flavours with remarkable precision and elegance. Dining here is more than a meal, it is an unforgettable culinary journey.
One ingredient, however, reigns supreme: the legendary Bresse chicken (Poulet de Bresse). The only chicken in the world to hold an Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP), it is considered the finest poultry on the planet. Raised according to centuries-old traditions in the lush meadows surrounding Vonnas, its exceptionally delicate texture and rich flavour have become synonymous with Georges Blanc's cuisine. His celebrated interpretation of the famous Poularde de Bresse, inspired by family recipes passed down through generations, has become an icon of French gastronomy and continues to attract epicureans from every corner of the globe.
Born into a family of renowned restaurateurs, Georges Blanc represents the fourth generation of a culinary dynasty whose story began in the late nineteenth century. Building upon the legacy of his mother, the legendary Élisa Blanc - known affectionately as La Mère Blanc - he has preserved the spirit of authentic Bresse cuisine while continually reinventing it with creativity and elegance. His lifelong dedication has earned him international acclaim and established him as one of France's most respected chefs.
Beyond the flagship restaurant, visitors can discover several complementary dining experiences throughout the village, from refined bistros to more relaxed tables, each expressing a different facet of the chef's philosophy while maintaining the same commitment to quality and regional authenticity. Together, they create a complete gastronomic destination unlike any other in France.
Yet Georges Blanc Village is about far more than exceptional food. It is a place where luxury feels authentic, where tradition blends seamlessly with innovation, and where every street corner tells a story. The village itself has become an extension of the chef's vision, a destination where gastronomy, hospitality, craftsmanship and nature coexist in perfect balance.
For travellers seeking an unforgettable French culinary escape, Georges Blanc Village offers something truly rare: the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of one of France's greatest chefs while experiencing the timeless charm of an entire village dedicated to excellence. It is a destination that nourishes not only the palate, but also the soul.
credit photos : GeorgesBlanc / RelaisSignatureWorld
An unforgettable moment shared with legendary Chef Georges Blanc in his celebrated three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Experiencing extraordinary destinations firsthand is at the heart of our editorial philosophy, allowing us to recommend only places we truly believe in.
Chef Georges Blanc & Yamilé B.Sadok-Chouzet - Editor-In-Chief RsW & Ode'
A true Oasis on the Edge of the Desert
Al MOUDIRA RESTAURANT
Chef Tito Aruz
Egypt
A Culinary Experience in Luxor
Located on the west bank of the Nile and facing Luxor, Al Moudira Restaurant is a culinary gem situated on an estate of nearly 20 acres/8 hectares. The restaurant is part of the Al Moudira Hotel, a luxurious property that offers guests an authentic taste of Egypt's rich history and culture. The restaurant's location in Luxor, which is known for its ancient temples and tombs, provides a unique ambiance that adds to the dining experience.
At the helm of Al Moudira's kitchen is Chef Tito Aruz, who brings his culinary vision and expertise to the table. Chef Aruz's passion for food and cooking is evident in the unique dishes he creates, which are inspired by local ingredients and traditional Egyptian cuisine. He has a deep respect for the history and culture of the region and strives to incorporate these elements into his dishes, resulting in a truly authentic culinary experience.
The cuisine offered at Al Moudira Restaurant is a unique blend of traditional Egyptian flavors and modern cooking techniques. The menu features a variety of dishes that showcase the freshest local ingredients, including seafood, meats, and vegetables. Guests can enjoy dishes like grilled tiger prawns with saffron sauce, or slow-cooked lamb shoulder with couscous and harissa. In addition to the regular menu, the restaurant also offers individual and group cooking classes with Chef Aruz, providing guests with an interactive and immersive culinary experience. Overall, Al Moudira Restaurant offers a one-of-a-kind culinary experience that combines the best of traditional Egyptian cuisine with modern cooking techniques, all in a unique and historic setting.
A Collection of Flavors
Chef Timothy Charles
Canada
Find yourself at one of the four corners of the Earth ! One of the Inn’s most iconic spaces, the Dining Room features a dramatic vaulted ceiling and looks out over the ocean with views of the community of Barr’d Islands in the distance. Depending on the season, guests seated in the Dining Room can watch icebergs bobbing in the waves, whales breaching offshore, or enjoy a front-row view of a savage North Atlantic gale.
The menu is an expression of the local foodways which are an integral part of the fabric of this place. The dishes include berries that grow in barrens and bogs; edible plants plucked from the shorelines and woodlands; and vegetables and rhubarb fresh from the garden or overwintered in grass-topped root cellars. Of course, guests also dine on North Atlantic seafood fished from local waters chilled by the Labrador Current. Eighty percent of ingredients come from Fogo Island and the surrounding region, and the Chef operates with regenerative practices and a zero-waste mission.
Member of Relais Chateaux
Two-Star Michelin Cuisine
PALAIS ROYAL RESTAURANT
Paris, France
Not only is the Palais Royal a listed site and the “most beautiful garden in Paris”, it is also home to this wonderful culinary experience in an exclu- sive setting: Palais Royal Restaurant. Hidden under the columns of the Palais-Royal, you will find a restaurant that has been awarded 2 Michelin Guide Star in 2022. It can serve up to thirty people at a time and offers a sophisticated atmosphere with contemporary and modest cuisine. The décor was designed by Christophe Tollemer with its own identity that is consistent throughout, blending the Palais Royal Restaurant into its surrounding environment. On sunny days, the terrace is transformed to offer lunch and dinner in the middle of the garden. The combination of his Greek heritage and his fundamental training in French gastronomy at the Institut Paul Bocuse give the Palais Royal Restaurant’s two Michelin-starred Chef a unique culinary identity. Former member of Joël Robuchon’s exclusive team, Philip Chronopoulos stands out due to his experience in various prestigious and exacting establishments before taking over the kitchens of the Palais Royal Restaurant in 2015. Having been awarded his first star in 2017, he received his second in 2022. In 2020, he expanded his portfolio to become Executive Chef of the Nolinski hotels in Paris and Venice, the latter being scheduled to open in 2023. This new venue will include a gourmet restaurant, “Palais Royal Restaurant Venezia”.
Exceptional Gourmet Journey
Singapore
To dine at WAKUDA, is to let go all your gastronomic expectations, this restaurant is truly a "cultural project" in its own right.
Transcend into a world where time and culture collide, the global collaboration of two-Michelin-starred Chef Tetsuya Wakuda and award-winning restaurateur John Kunkel of 50 eggs. Savour Chef Tetsuya's innovative take on Japanese classics created with the finest seasonal harvests from Australia, Europe, Japan and New Zealand.
Inspired by Shinjuku’s unmatched energy, Chef Tetsuya Wakuda redefines Japanese dining with French culinary techniques and the Japanese philosophy ‘Shun’, which means to savour seasonal ingredients at their peak.
The artful and bold restaurant — designed by Japanese artists Shohei Otomo, Jun Inoue, and Hiroyasu Tsuri — is reminiscent of the alluring doorways in Tokyo’s Golden Gai, adorned with modern artworks that revolve around the concept of gathering, celebration, and reliving the good times.
In the contemporary menu that is steeped in tradition, expect classics with a twist as you journey across Japan through your taste buds. Watch the culinary artistry come alive at the sushi counter where the chefs present exquisite dishes one after another, with your curiosities and pleasures in mind. Over at the bar and lounge, the Japanese alchemy experience promises nights of revelry, with themed creations like Stone, Water Plants, Lady From Shizuoka, and Yuzu Garden.
The Art of Dining
Algarve, Portugal
A grandious fine-dining Michelin experience in Portugal with the dining room’s breath-stealing Atlantic views.The restaurant opened in 2007, with Hans Neuner as Executive Chef. Two years later, it earned its first Michelin star, and in 2011, the second. Menus are designed to showcase the finest local ingredients and produce, change with the seasons.
MICHELIN Star Cuisine
in a Museum
The Modern at the Museum of Modern Art
Chef Thomas Allan
NY - USA
New York City may boast plenty of world-class dining options, but snagging a reservation at MoMA, the world-class museum on 53rd Street, may just be one of the most efficient ways to literally take a bite out of the Big Apple. The Two MICHELIN Star restaurant, The Modern, offers contemporary American cuisine across three separate venues. There’s The Terrace, a seasonal outdoor eatery that overlooks MoMA’s sculpture garden; The Bar Room, serving an a la carte menu in a suave cocktail-style lounge; and then The Modern—the creme de la creme of MoMA’s dining offerings. The refined eatery also overlooks the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden and serves up a six-course seasonal tasting menu for both lunch and dinner.
Credit Michelin Guide : Jilian Dara - Johnny Miller/The Modern
“Outstanding Restaurant Award”
California, USA
Chef Thomas Keller’s technique has become so famous that Pixar studios asked him to create the ratatouille featured at the end of the film “Ratatouille”. In the heart of Napa Valley, this emblematic three-star Chef, whose restaurant Per Se is a New York culinary landmark, has created one of California’s finest dining spots.
The menu, which changes daily, commits itself to serving classic French cuisine with the finest quality ingredients, along with a similarly intense focus on impeccable guest service.
Since 2007, the Michelin Guide has awarded The French Laundry their highest rating of three stars, making Chef Thomas Keller the only American-born chef to have two three-starred Michelin restaurants.
Member of Relais Chateaux
a Timeless Classic
New South Wales, Sidney, Australia
Tetsuya’s serves a degustation menu. The degustation is unique, based on the Japanese philosophy of using natural seasonal flavours.
Globally recognised as one of the most influential chefs of his time, Tetsuya Wakuda has created, in his eponymous restaurant in Sydney, a timeless classic. In contrast to its bustling central location, Tetsuya’s is an elegant art-filled oasis set around a serene interior Japanese water garden. The award-winning degustation menu mixes signature dishes with seasonal celebrations of some of Australia’s greatest producers and growers. Unique and constantly evolving, it is a creative representation of the chef’s Japanese culinary heritage married with classical French techniques. These two distinct elements unite to honour the diversity and quality of his carefully sourced ingredients.
Member of Relais Chateaux
Since the birth of Restaurant Kong Hans Kælder in 1976 the restaurant has aimed to be among the finest and best in Denmark. Located in the oldest building in Copenhagen. Gothic arches, constructed more than half a millennium ago, lend the restaurant its medieval atmosphere.
KONG HANS
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Trendy concept in an historic building / by Autograph Collection
Cotton House is in the former headquarters of the Association of Cotton House Manufacturers. The iconic building is in every way representative of the XIX century, a period which has marked the spirit and culture of Barcelona.
COTTON HOUSE , BARCELONA, CALATONIA, SPAIN
Experience an amazing night in a private tented pool villa Luxury in the UAE knows no bounds, and the villa suites at this Ras Al Khaimah resort are no exception. Elegant Arabic- inspired decor and open desert views. Inspired by traditional Bedouin tents, each villa offers its own pool, deck overlooking the desert, a spacious lounge area and a bathroom with floor-to-ceiling windows.
AL WADI DESERT, by RITZ CARLTON, RAS AL KHAIMAH, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Restaurant Guy Savoy, France
Monnaie de Paris "Gastronomy makes its mark on the world “More has taken place in the world of gastronomy over the last twenty years than in the two thousand years preceding them.”
Tate, Hong Kong, China
Chef Vicky Lau
Cooking and presenting a dish is like gifting a precious gift to my customers. As a chef we play a humble role of paying homage and ode to the ingredients given to us.
Chateau Neercanne, Netherlands
Chef Gilbert Von Berg
RESTAURANT CHÂTEAU NEERCANNE
Thirty years of cultural and culinary tradition
Haroma, Spain
Chef Mario Sandoval
Heritage Madrid Hotel
Healthy and sustainable cuisine with local ingredients from small producers.
Relais Signature |
Eleven Madison Park, NY, USA
Chef Daniel Humm
WORLD’ S 50 BEST, #4 RESTAURANT IN THE WORLD
THE NEW YORK TIMES, FOUR STARS MICHELIN GUIDE, THREE STARS WINE SPECTATOR, GRAND AWARD
JAMES BEARD AWARDS
Recent acknowledgement as the Global Winner in Bordeaux at the Best Of Wine Tourism Awards is a resounding endorsement of its steadfast commitment to wine tourism excellence. The estate offers visitors an unparalleled experience that transcends mere wine tasting. Whether it's wandering through the historic chateau and its idyllic grounds or indulging in a gastronomical journey at La Table de Giscours, every facet of your visit is crafted to be both enlightening and delightful.
ALBADA JELGERSMA FAMILY
WINE PROPERTIES
Paris, France
WORLD'S BEST PASTRY SHOP
The Ritz Paris Le Comptoir team and François Perret, Pastry Chef at the Ritz Paris, are delighted to have won the prestigious “Best Pastry Shop in the World” award. This award, presented by LA LISTE, the guide to the world's best restaurants, pastry shops and hotels, highlights the innovative concept of a patisserie through its products, design and overall customer experience.
