Le Farçon
Courchevel, France




The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Tucked away in the charming resort of La Tania, a stone's throw from Courchevel, Julien Machet's restaurant invites you to enjoy a culinary experience that is full of personality. Accessible on skis, this unique place sets itself apart with its inspired and authentic cuisine in which local ingredients from Savoie, Piedmont and the Mediterranean rub shoulders with carefully selected ingredients from neighbouring regions. The chef brings out the best in this produce, thanks to contemporary creativity and flawless technique, creating dishes with intense and perfectly balanced flavours. Pies with golden lids, fragrant sauces, nods to Sicily… each dish tells a delicious and unexpected story. A bright and authentic place at high altitude.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
1. A Michelin-Starred Restaurant with a Unique Concept: Le Farçon is a one-star Michelin restaurant that offers a unique culinary experience, where the chef takes guests on a gastronomic journey through the history of the Grand Duché de Savoie.
2. Innovative Cuisine with Local Produce: The chef's inventive cuisine showcases quality local produce from Savoie, Piedmont, Valais, and the Mediterranean, blending ancestral traditions with contemporary creativity.
3. A Restaurant Situated on the Snow Front of La Tania: Le Farçon is situated on the snow front of La Tania, at an altitude of 1,400 meters, offering a modern and friendly Savoyard setting with breathtaking views of the surrounding Alpine peaks.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
Signature Ingredients
- Local Savoyard cheeses: Integral to many dishes, these cheeses reflect the rich dairy heritage of the Savoie region, often used in traditional recipes like fondue and tartiflette.
- Fresh Alpine herbs: Sourced from the surrounding mountains, these herbs add unique flavors and aromas to the dishes, enhancing the culinary experience with local authenticity.
- Game meats: Such as venison and wild boar, which are often featured in seasonal menus, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to regional hunting traditions and sustainable sourcing.
- Truffles: Particularly black truffles, used sparingly to elevate dishes with their earthy and luxurious flavor, often paired with eggs or in sauces.
- Freshwater fish: Including Arctic char, which is prepared with techniques that highlight its delicate flavor, often glazed with barley malt for a unique twist.
- Seasonal vegetables: Sourced from local farms, these vegetables are prepared in innovative ways to complement the main proteins, ensuring freshness and flavor in every dish.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Tasting Menus
- Unique lunch menu (3 steps): €42
- Unique dinner menu (4 steps): €68
- Degustation Menu: €130