Le Refuge des Gourmets

In this small village near the Swiss border (in Haute-Savoie), which for a long time was a major raspberry-growing area, foodies will find a refuge in this family-run establishment. The plush, Belle Époque-inspired restaurant interior has been entirely refurbished in a contemporary style. Fanny Chanove keeps a watchful eye over the smooth running of proceedings in the dining room, while chef Hubert Chanove cooks up modern cuisine with creative touches, inspired by local ingredients and wild flowers and herbs. His dishes tend to revolve around a particular season or ingredient (fish from Lake Geneva, game, black truffles etc). The bistro is open for lunch Thu-Sat, by reservation only.