Plus qu’un repas, un voyage extraordinaire dans un monde parallèle où Didier Wampas cuisinerait pour Napoléon III. Dans ce luxueux hôtel particulier débordant de boiseries, de moulures et de velours, Christophe Pelé signe une incroyable variation terre-mer qui se joue des marqueurs des palaces pour mieux les transcender. On croise des crevettes en tempura, des pibales qui se lovent avec de la cervelle, des rougets grillés qui s’amourachent de moelle… Une expérience sensorielle unique en une vingtaine d’assiettes, plusieurs quilles de vin nature et trois-quatre heures de bonheur à conclure dans le salon au coin du feu.Où ?. 31 avenue Franklin-Delano-Roosevelt, Paris 8e.

I rarely go to Michelin-starred restaurants for a variety of reasons, but one is that I don’t really want to sit anywhere for four hours, unless I’m on a plane to a tropical island. And this probably isn’t a popular opinion, but I often find the food isn’t as good as the “experience.” (I prefer the former over the latter.) However, when a friend and I decided to celebrate our birthdays together, belatedly, we decided to go to Le Clarence, which is definitely in the “splurge” category. There are three options at lunch: Three courses (€150), four courses (€250), and six courses (€380).

31 avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 8th, tel: 01 82 82 10 10 (M: Champs-Elysées-Clemenceau) If you’re looking for an upscale dining experience, Le Clarence offers just that. Situated in a 19th century hôtel particulier (private mansion). Even though the restaurant has two Michelin stars, the charming staff avoids the stuffiness of similar, highly-lauded restaurants and presents the modern French cuisine of Christophe Pelé, inspired by his Brittany roots, so there’s a focus on seafood.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Telephone (33) 01-82-82-10-10 Websitele-clarence.paris Best of Award of Excellence. From the family behind first-growth Bordeaux Château Haut-Brion and Clarence Dillon Wines, Best of Award of Excellence winner Le Clarence boasts a Bordeaux-led wine list of more than 1,300 selections. Owner Prince Robert de Luxembourg himself oversaw the decoration of the restaurant’s several opulent dining rooms, which all overlook tranquil estate gardens.

Clarence is a paradox: the place belongs to the Prince of Luxembourg and exudes the luxury of nobility from the very first minutes, sitting upstairs in an ultra-deep green sofa attacking the amuse-bouches, but the head chef in place, Christophe Pelé, is a mad dog that some of the local and non-local gourmets revere. Just one example of this rock chef's creations: finger-fed prawns with langoustine heads. Another mix of two worlds!

Located in a 19th-century mansion steps from Champs Elysées, Le Clarence is owned by a French luxury company under the direction of Prince Robert de Luxembourg, who also controls three Bordeaux chateaux — Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, and Quintus. At Le Clarence Prince Robert brings a little piece of Bordeaux to Paris. Chef Christophe Pelé (formerly of his own La Bigarrade) orchestrates the kitchen.

I had a fine meal at Le Clarence in 2019 that I had scored 18.5 on the average of the dishes, so had high hopes of a similar meal. In fact the meal this week was rather erratic, with some very good dishes but also some relative duds. It turned out that the chef de cuisine had just left to become head chef at Taillevent, and it seems as if his absence is causing some issues.

You may have heard of the Prince Robert of Luxembourg's famous wine estate in Bordeaux, Chateau Haut-Brion?. In 2016 he opened these doors to his private mansion in Paris not far from the prestigious Champs-Elysees. Devoted exclusively to the French Art de Vivre, dining here is a most memorable experience that transports you into a luxury cocoon of timelessness.

Located a few steps from the Champs-Elysées, the Clarence (Paris 8th arrondissement) is located in the heart of an exceptional building. Owned by Prince Robert of Luxembourg of Chateau Haut-Brion, this property represents the pinnacle of French classicism but with a warm and comforting décor. It serves as a home to one of the most beautiful Parisian cellars.

Set in a beautiful 19th-century mansion in Paris, this two-Michelin-starred restaurant is a top choice for anyone looking to experience an exceptional meal. Why we love it: When you walk into Le Clarence, you leave the busy Paris streets behind. Chef Christophe Pelé creates dishes that are true works of art, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Le Clarence sits in a beautifully restored 19th-century townhouse near the Champs-Élysées, offering a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. Led by Chef Christophe Pelé, it focuses on a modern French style that often blends land and sea elements, with menus that change according to the freshest ingredients.

Le Clarence is to date, probably my favourite Michelin star restaurant that I’ve been to in France. During my visits there hasn’t been a single course (out of many) that didn’t elicit a delighted reaction from myself or my partner. In fact I think I ran out of superlatives by the end of the meal.

Housed in a stunning 19th-century mansion, Le Clarence offers a luxurious and romantic dining experience. The two-Michelin-starred restaurant is known for its creative French cuisine. The Tasting Menu features dishes like scallops, pigeon, and a selection of cheeses.

Travel back in time as you sit down for a gourmet meal in the lavish rooms of an old mansion in the heart of Paris. Admire the fine craftsmanship of the stunning decor while enjoying some of the best food in the city!. Michelin Recommends:

Près des Champs, dans un décor aussi bling qu’un château du Médoc, l’étoilé Christophe Pelé régale d’une cuisine astrale et sans menu fixe. Le meilleur spot pour en profiter ?. La salle Pontac, entre lustres et boiseries.

Le Clarence is a fine dining restaurant in a private Paris mansion near the Champs-Élysées. It opened in 2017 and holds two Michelin stars. In 2022, it ranks #28 on the World’s Best Restaurants list.

Michel Roux OBE is the owner of the Waterside Inn in Bray, Berkshire (01628 620691, waterside-inn.co.uk) and Restaurant Le XIX in CransMontana in the Swiss Alps (00 41 27 483 4800, lexix.ch)

The two-Michelin-starred restaurant at the 19th-century townhouse-turned-hotel was purchased by Prince Robert of Luxembourg for his company, the French wine giant Domaine Clarence Dillon.