La Madeleine de Proust

We have been visiting La Madeleine de Proust for lunch for a number of years now, on our annual pilgimage to see the Garden Festival at Chaumont. This year we were surprised to find new decor and new proprietaires... and a very new menu hence...another review. My wife started with perfectly cooked scallops in a sweet chestnut sauce. We both had dorade (sea bream) served on a bed of leeks. We were a little worried that it might be a bit bland, but it was absolutely delicious, the fish cooked to perfection and the finely shredded leeks were served in a lovely veloute sauce. For dessert my wife had the madeleine autour de l'orange, where the madeleines were accompanied by orange segments, candi...

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My wife and I enjoyed a delicious dinner at La Madeleine de Proust, including an excellent bottle of wine from the Loire Valley. The restaurant was within easy walking distance from our hotel, Hostellerie-Chateau-Chaumont, Like many restaurants in France, it is quite small, so it...is best to make reservations in advance.

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we were recommended this restaurant by our local hosts and although we had a good meal, the menu was quite limited and the place is missing in the atmosphere. in the winter it would feel much more comfortable, as it is very small and traditionally decorated, but on a hot summer day it seemed quite dark.

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what an amazing fund today. fabulous French restaurant. wonderful food and first class service. the waitress was so efficient and friendly. if we were to stay longer, we would have returned for more. excellent value, divine food. well done. thanks for making our Monday.

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maybe 20 seats a limited menu, but excellent eating. kalb enough for four and hal8aber ehich was bluish. a server salina who has loaned us masks! always full book in advance. low prices good 3ines and good value

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