This summer restaurant Hélène Darroze at The Connaught takes up residency at Villa la Coste in the heart of Provence.

Chef Hélène Darroze, who holds two Michelin stars at The Connaught, has created a Provence inspired menu for lunch and dinner, using regional produce and seasonal ingredients sourced from the Villa La Coste vegetable garden - and includes a number of her signature dishes. 

The hotel, located 10 miles north of Aix-en-Provence, sits discretely in the midst of the famous biodynamic vineyard Chateau la Coste, an internationally renowned destination for art, architecture and natural beauty. 

The menus are served in The Louison restaurant (pictured), named after Louise Bourgeois, whose sculpture ‘The Couple” graces the room and the terrace of Le Salon. There's an A La Carte menu served at lunch and dinner as well as a Tasting Menu served for dinner, priced at €155.

Ideal For

Lunches in Provence, fine dining

Signature Dishes

“Retour d’Hanoï”, a shellfish consommé with gamberoni from San Remo, “Ajo blanco gazpacho” with anchovies from Collioure, her confit duck foie gras from les Landes, inspired by the celebrated “Calisson d’Aix” and the iconic Armagnac baba using her own family’s Darroze Armagnac.

Highlights

An Overnight Experience is also available and includes an overnight stay, a bottle of Chateau la Coste Rose, a signed copy of Hélène Darroze’s book, and an Art Tour and Wine cellar tour. Prices from €1250. Subject to availability.