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L'Espérance

Address: St-Père-sous-Vézelay, St-Père, 89450
Phone: 03-86-33-39-10
www.marc-meneau.com

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Location: Vézelay

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Fodor's Review:

Heading one of the greatest kitchens in Burgundy, chef Marc Meneau is justly renowned for his original creations, such as roast veal in a bitter caramel-based sauce and turbot in a salt-crust croûte. The setting—by a stream and a large, statue-filled garden with Vézelay in the background—is exquisite. Note that the restaurant is closed Tuesday and there's no lunch Monday or Wednesday. Accommodations, which vary in price, come in a trinity of delights: charming rooms overlooking the garden; full suites in a renovated mill by the trout stream; and rooms in the annex, the Pré des Marguerites, done up in a cozy style anglais. Pros: spectacular restaurant; charming, bucolic setting. Cons: uneven service; some rooms are uninspiring.

Keep in mind: Reservations essential.
Hotel Details: 31 rooms
In-room: no a/c (some), refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, pool.
Rate includes: 2 meals
Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed mid-Jan.-Feb.