Within the French Alps, we not too long ago had a chance to dine at two eating places which are each linked to a luxurious property referred to as Château de Candie in Chambéry. You’ll want to learn our overview of the property. They name their eating experiences unforgettable, and after having dined at each their eating places, I can vouch for the declare.
Our favourite was their in-house La Cantine, the lodge’s genuine restaurant with a terrace providing fabulous views of the wooded gardens and fountain and Le Lido, their restaurant on the shores of Lake Bourget, roughly a ten or so minute drive from the lodge. The service, meals, wine and ambiance had been all top-notch. They provide an ever-changing menu utilizing domestically sourced substances, so relying on the season.
We started our stick with a lunch at Le Lido, the place we sat outdoors. We had been lucky sufficient to get a desk proper on the lake’s edge, so the views all afternoon had been spectacular.
Inside is equally charming with a central round bar you chill out at — there are vast home windows dealing with the lake so you’ll be able to nonetheless get the views throughout cooler months when it’s not appropriate to dine outdoors.
We loved a few appetizers and mains for lunch — word that Anthony needed to strive a burger, uncommon after we are reviewing eating places, however the climate and vibe referred to as for it. It was removed from an odd burger. Decadent burger sums it up and simply take a look at these fries.
I went for the steak with a recent multi-colored tomato salad.
The true prize (along with the divine cocktails and wine) was the starters. Under is a scrumptious Mocktail made with Mango, Apricot, Oranges, and recent mint. Additionally they provide numerous Apertifs, Kir, beers and ciders in addition to a complete wine menu. For our essential course, I opted for a glass of the 2022 AOP Savoie Chignin Bergeron (Raipoumpou). Different nice choices embrace Gaspacho with Basil, Ceviche and Beef Tartare with fries.
A cocktail at Le Lido for lunch, on the banks of the Lake Bourget
My favourite was their chilly strawberry soup, which was to die-for — and simply take a look at the presentation. (under)
This bisque was equally heavenly, served with onions and a facet of toast. We had been speaking about it weeks later.
I assumed we had been completed, however one of many waiters strongly urged we strive the Ceviche and so we did, which they ready with scallops, paprika, corn, scallions and pomegranate.
We wouldn’t have had desserts aside from the truth that they sounded so good and we knew we had been going gentle for dinner with an appetizer plate (and wine after all). They love their wine right here and most of the waiters are enthusiastic about it, one other bonus. Under, the Cremeux au Chocolate de Savoie.
Chef Badara Gueye fuses traditional French delicacies with flavors and spices from Senegal, showcasing recent, seasonal substances. One night time, we had been handled to a wine tasting on the bar by their on-site somalier. If the bar isn’t your factor, you’ll be able to get pleasure from a relaxing glass of Viognier wine created from grapes grown within the château’s personal winery, outdoors on a picnic blanket with breathtaking views of the valley.
The indoor eating room space at La Cantine in the primary lodge is a mix of stylish, elegant and outdated world.
How’s this for divine?
The salads had been decadent and superbly offered as nicely.
I’ll say sure to something with figs — this dish was distinctive and once more, take a look at the eye to element.
Under, a superbly offered plate of Salmon with recent greens that was as scrumptious because it appears.
Their desserts at each Le Lido and La Cantine did NOT disappoint.
Under, we had a wine tasting with Raphael, together with Sauternes, which was his concept. As soon as they realized we cherished an analogous model, out it got here. It’s a wine created from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle Grapes and is on the sweeter facet, so it’s a terrific option to pair with a dessert or a cheeseboard. Others on the listing? That they had a Savoie Champagne (nice with oysters), a Candie Voignier (2023) which was loaded with peach and citrus, a Saint Georges Blanc (Les Argillats), which was full bodied (vanilla, oak, buttery and closest to a California Chardonnay), a 2024 Sens Crozes-Hermitage, the place you can style Blackberry, Raspberry and White Pepper and a scrumptious 2023 Julien de Savignac Cuvee Pauline Cotes de Bergerac (Moelleux).
All of them had been high notch selections – hats off to Raphael and his workforce for such a beautiful choice.
Raphael throughout our wine tasting at La Cantine’s bar
Under, on the finish of our last dinner, they introduced out a distinct Sauternes to strive.
All the expertise was memorable and one we’d extremely advocate. If this space isn’t in your radar, contemplate making it a facet journey from Paris or Provence. Two thumbs up!
THE DETAILS:
La Cantine @ Château de Candie
533 Rue du Bois de Candie | 73000 Chambéry, France
Le Lido on Lake Bourget
Bord du lac d’Aix les Bains | 73100 Tresserve, France
https://lido-lacdubourget.com/
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