Grand Hôtel du Lion d'Or

Name: Grand Hôtel du Lion d'Or
Address: 69 rue Georges-Clemenceau, Romorantin-Lanthenay, 41200, France, Romorantin-Lanthenay, France, 41200, FR
Telephone: +33254941515
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Romorantin-Lanthenay, France

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⭐1 Star

The Experience

From Michelin Guide

Marie-Christine and Didier Clément were determined to highlight Sologne’s pastoral universe in their historic regional gourmet landmark (whose walls date back to 1774) thanks to some fabulous restoration work. The Offard house was entrusted with creating an incredible natural ‘rural’ interior out of “stone cardboard”, an 18C handicraft about which chef Didier Clément is passionate. The food embodies a gourmet interpretation of the surrounding countryside, enhanced by the chef’s research into forgotten herbs and spices: grains of paradise, sand leek, angelica and lemon thyme. In true textbook fashion, Clément effortlessly rolls out a purebred lineup of Gallic origins: courgette flowers stuffed with crab; John Dory in tarragon; free-range rabbit in liquorice, all of which free of unnecessary frills and paired with knockout jus and sauces. Let’s not forget the knockout wine list which showcases some of the Loire’s top wineries.

Unique Things

From Visitor Experiences

Here are three unique or unconventional aspects of the Michelin-starred Grand Hôtel du Lion d'Or in Romorantin-Lanthenay:

1. Architectural Heritage and Design Blend
The hotel is housed in a Renaissance-style manor with authentic old materials, including woodwork, mirrors, and flagstones, combined with Napoleon III balconies. This blend of historical architectural elements with contemporary interior design creates a distinctive atmosphere that reflects both heritage and modern comfort.

2. Intimate Size with Luxurious Amenities
With only 16 rooms arranged around an inner courtyard, the hotel offers an intimate setting uncommon for Michelin-starred establishments. Each room is air-conditioned and some feature private balconies with garden or village views, providing a boutique experience that balances exclusivity and luxury.

3. Personal Chef and Tailored Service
Beyond the Michelin-starred restaurant, the hotel offers the unique perk of a personal chef for guests, alongside daily housekeeping and multilingual staff. This level of personalized culinary and service attention is unusual and enhances the gastronomic and hospitality experience.

Ingredient Stars

From Visitor Experiences

The most honored or signature ingredients at the Michelin-starred Grand Hôtel du Lion d'Or in Romorantin-Lanthenay are:

Sologne white asparagus: A regional specialty featured in signature dishes, highlighting local terroir and seasonality.
Cooking tobacco (a spice): Rediscovered and reintroduced by Chef Didier Clément after being forgotten for five centuries, this spice is used to create unique sweet spice profiles in dishes, marking a culinary innovation at the restaurant.
Sea bass from Brittany: Used in a signature dish where it is prepared with fennel, celery stalks, and lemon confit, served with a reduced bass fumet emulsified with olive oil and fish gelatin, showcasing refined technique and local seafood.
Forgotten herbs and spices such as grains of paradise, angelica, lemon thyme, and sand leek: These are integral to the chef’s philosophy of interpreting the surrounding countryside and adding subtle, complex flavors to dishes.
Pigeon meat with a spiced bard stuffing: The bard is transformed into a stuffing with spices and garlic, protecting and flavoring the meat during cooking, illustrating the chef’s attention to detail and flavor layering.

These ingredients reflect a deep connection to the Sologne region’s natural bounty and a dedication to reviving forgotten flavors, combined with precise and elegant culinary techniques to create signature dishes that are both rooted in tradition and innovative.

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