Auberge de Clochemerle

You will feel right at home in the understated Auberge de Clochemerle in the heart of a picturesque winegrowing village. The surprise menu (only the ingredients are listed) stars seasonal ingredients. The cooking is spot on and tasty, apparently classical at first glance, but often scattered with unorthodox notes (spicy Japanese seasoning), Maury-chocolate sauce, etc.). Rather than restrict itself to a single region, the menu pays tribute to French cuisine in all its glory and diversity, illustrated by a Brittany starter of scallops and Guémené andouille sausage. A long-standing favourite with the locals, the establishment is equally popular with passing tourists and visitors. A few comfortable guestrooms available for overnight stays.

• The restaurant uses a surprise-menu format, the official description lists ingredients only, and dishes are revealed during service.
• It is a hotel-restaurant in the heart of Vaux-en-Beaujolais, with views over the vineyards and guest rooms on site.
• The current chef is Romain Barthe, and the official site says he earned a first Michelin star in 2025 at Auberge de Clochemerle.
• The dining room is described as a chic, cosy setting with modern décor and classic charm, and the house emphasizes food-and-wine pairings led by Delphine Barthe.

Signature Ingredients

• Scallops
• Andouille sausage from Guémené
• Langoustine
• Veal
• Rabbit
• Canette (duckling)
• Omble chevalier
• Yuzu
• Cardamom
• Miso
• Japanese chilli condiment / Japanese spice notes
• Maury-chocolate sauce
• Charolais beef
• Blue cow cheese
• Seasonal produce, especially rhubarb, strawberry, asparagus, tomato, artichoke, pigeon, and herbs/citrus across the menu

• Three tasting-menu formats are listed on the current official menu, Menu Gamay at 59 euros, Menu M at 89 euros, and Menu E at 119 euros.
• Menu Gamay, premices, main course, dessert, and sweets, cheese is extra, and it is served only on weekdays except public holidays.
• Menu M, premices, starter, main course, cheese, pre-dessert, dessert, and sweets.
• Menu E, tasting menu in 8 services.
• Wine pairings are listed at 35 euros for 3 glasses, 46 euros for 4 glasses, and 68 euros for 6 glasses.
• The menu is served to the whole table, and the official PDF uses ingredient-led headings rather than full dish names.