La Chapelle - Château Saint-Jean

The restaurant of Château Saint Jean stands out first by its unexpected location in a former chapel, the nave of which is clad in copper lacework panels for an almost snug feel, sporting a surprising, highly successful marriage of periods! The food is of the same ilk and chef Olivier Valade more than demonstrates that his star-studded background (Loiseau, Darroze) owes nothing to chance! His surgical craftsmanship unveils excellent seasonal produce and overflows with character: foie gras pot-au-feu, Cardinal prawns; calf’s sweetbread and sweet onions. Slick, seamless service – 10 out of 10!

A Chapel-turned-Dining Room within Château Saint-Jean

• La Chapelle is the restaurant housed inside a chapel within Château Saint-Jean, offering a distinctive, sacred-influenced setting for fine dining.

Led by Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Valade

• The kitchen is headed by Olivier Valade, described as a Michelin-starred chef delivering traditional yet audacious cuisine.

Three tiered tasting menus with transparent pricing

• The restaurant offers three fixed tasting menus: 3 courses for 130 €, 4 courses for 155 €, and 5 courses for 195 €, providing a clear progression for diners.

Signature Ingredients

• Five Auvergne AOP cheeses: A hallmark of the restaurant's regional identity, the Auvergne’s five AOP cheeses symbolize the region's dairy excellence and are highlighted as a key gustatory element in the dining experience, offering the characteristic richness, tang and depth of Auvergne cheeses.
• Local meats and salaisons from Auvergne: The menu foregrounds the region's meat and traditional salaisons, reflecting the terroir's savory, smoky and aged profiles that provide robust flavor foundations across courses.
• Auvergne wines (AOC Saint-Pourçain and AOC Côtes d'Auvergne): The regional wines are integrated as authentic terroir-driven pairings, with Saint-Pourçain and Côtes d'Auvergne offerings cited as notable AOC choices that accompany the tasting menu, enhancing the dishes with mineral and fruit-forward notes.

Tasting Menu

• Menu en 3 plats: €130
• Menu en 4 plats: €155
• Menu en 5 plats: €195

Signature dishes

• Pot-au-feu de foie gras, carabinero
• Pomme de ris de veau, oignon doux