Le Vivarais - Table reservation

We had only stayed in Vals-les-Bains as it was midway between 2 points on our journey, and close to the gorges, so we were totally ignorant of what this town, hotel and restaurant had in store. At check in at the Hotel Helvie, they noted we didn’t have a reservation for dinner in their restaurant, and asked if we would like to make one as the following night was fully booked. Even with that hint we were still unaware of what would await us. We are not at all fluent in French, nor are we connoisseurs in any sense of the word, however we do like good food and wine, and what was to follow was amazing. The welcome at the restaurant was warm and not pretentious, however we did notice that this wa...

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We opted for a 35 euro menu and it was fantastic from start to finish. Service was formal but very impressive and attentive. The food was an incredible experience. We had never been to a Michelin start restaurant and could not understand all the fuss until we came here and then you appreciate the sophistication, the extreme care and the innovation in the cooking. We will never forget our wonderful dining experience here.

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Now up in our top 5 in France......and we may even eat here again tonight it was so good! A range of set menus or al a carte and an immense wine list!

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very haute cuisine, nice choice in the menu but slightly pricey however most of the establishments in that area are.

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fabulous cuisine

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