Le Panoramique - Domaine de la Corniche

This charming hotel perched on a chalk cliff was commissioned in 1908 by King Leopold II of Belgium so that he could entertain his lover, Blanche de Vaughan, but it now caters to lovers of fine food. Sourcing local produce is central to the Domaine’s philosophy: scallops from the Bay of the Seine River, farm-reared lamb from nearby breeders and fresh fruit and vegetables from neighbours’ gardens and orchards. The resulting food overflows with fresh, crisp, wholesome flavours. When the weather is fine, alfresco dining on the terrace gazing down over the meanders of the Seine is an unforgettable experience in this aptly named establishment.

What stands out

• A dining room, and terrace in fair weather, set high above a bend in the Seine.
• A cliff top hotel built in 1908, originally commissioned by Belgium’s King Leopold II.
• A kitchen built around nearby produce, with the menu shifting day to day with deliveries.

Ingredient stars

• Bay of the Seine scallops: a local headline ingredient when in season.
• Nearby farm lamb: a recurring anchor protein, treated with modern, clean flavours.
• Neighbour garden fruit and vegetables: the menu leans hard on short supply chains and immediate freshness.

Menus (price snapshot)

• Lunch: 3 courses, €64, 5 courses, €94, 7 courses, €118
• Dinner: 5 courses, €94, 7 courses, €118