Fodor's Expert Review L'Espérance
Vézelay, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 89450, France Fodor's Choice
Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.
Accommodations, which vary in price, form a delightful trinity: you can choose between pleasant rooms overlooking the garden; ones in the annex, the Pré des Marguerites; and full suites in a renovated mill, done up in a cozy style Anglais. Chef Marc Meneau heads one of the greatest kitchens in Burgundy, serving Breton lobster cooked in a salt crust, veal roasted with anchovies, and other creations next to a stream and in a large, statue-filled garden. Note that the restaurant (reservations essential) is closed Tuesday and there's no lunch Monday or Wednesday.
PROS
- spectacular restaurant
- bucolic setting
CONS
- uneven service
- some rooms are uninspiring
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Rate Includes: Closed mid-Jan.–early Mar., No meals