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Alain Chapel Frommer's Exceptional

Cuisine Modern French
Hours Wed-Thurs and Sat-Sun 12:30-1:30pm; Wed-Sun 7:30-10pm
Location N83 Mionnay, Nearby Places
Transportation Take N83 20km (12 miles) north of Lyon
Reservations Reservations required
Phone 04-78-91-82-02
Fax 04-78-91-82-37
Web site www.alainchapel.fr
Prices Main courses 38€-52€ ($49-$68); fixed-price lunch Wed-Thurs and Sat-Sun 60€ ($78); fixed-price dinner 110€-152€ ($143-$198)
Credit Cards AE, DC, MC, V
Season Closed Jan

Frommer's Review

This Relais Gourmand property occupies a 19th-century postal station that has evolved into a comfortable, stylish restaurant and lodging. Alain Chapel was one of the world's premier chefs, and after his death, many claimed that the reputation of his restaurant would falter. That hasn't been the case. Chef Philippe Jousse, who trained under Chapel, helps maintain Lyon's status as a gastronomic capital.

Menu items served within a rustically antique-looking setting change with the seasons, but are likely to include lobster salad with pigeon necks and black truffles; Bresse chicken cooked in a pig's bladder, stuffed with foie gras, and drizzled with foie gras sauce; puff pastry with apples and vanilla-flavored bourbon sauce and champagne-flavored sorbet; and a particularly appealing assortment of unusual local cheeses, charmingly presented.

Alain Chapel also has 12 beautiful guest rooms; a double runs 115€ to 135€ ($150-$176).

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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