Removals to France: Michelin Starred Restaurants in France

France is known throughout the world for its gastronomic delights. Flavoursome cuisine and regional delicacies abound here, so you will have little trouble in finding an excellent restaurant in which to celebrate your removals to France. In this article we take a look at some of the best restaurants France has to offer, so you'll know where to head for when you arrive.

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What is a Michelin Starred Restaurant?

A Michelin starred restaurant is one that is deemed to be excellent in its category. If a restaurant is given two stars the cooking is considered outstanding and it is, in Michelin parlance, “worth a detour”. Three stars is the highest Michelin accolade. It’s awarded to restaurants serving exceptional food worth making a special journey for.

The rating system was the brainchild of André and Édouard Michelin of Michelin tyres, who came up with the idea in an effort to boost the sales of their car tyres. Hence the reason the awards have a travel related theme.

Since its first publication in 1900, the Michelin guide has become the industry standard and a mention in the annually produced little red book is regarded by restaurateurs throughout the world as the Holy Grail.

Stars can be lost as well as won so the incentive to achieve and maintain standards of excellence is always present. Add this to the fact that visits from Michelin inspectors are always conducted in secret and you have a recipe for consistently great food.

In the latest edition of the guide (2012), France tops the table in terms of Michelin starred restaurants, with 26 achieving the much-coveted 3 star accolade. Imagine that - a different 3 star Michelin restaurant every fortnight for a whole year and who knows, one of them could be just around the corner from your new French home? Here are ten of them just to whet your appetite. We’ll round up the others in a future article on the subject of French fine dining. Enjoy!

Les Flocons De Sel
1775 Route du Leutaz 74120 Megève, Rhône-Alpes.

The newest member of the elite Michelin 3 star dining club, Les Flocons De Sel is headed by chef Emmanuel Renaut, who previously worked at The Hôtel de Crillon in Paris and Claridge's of Mayfair.

L'Arnsbourg
18 Route de Baerenthal 57230 Philippsbourg, Lorraine.

Lorraine in North Eastern France is where you'll find chef Jean-Georges Klein plating up some unusual dishes. Not content to stick with the tried and tested, Jean-Georges delights in creating new and exciting food combinations.

Maison Lameloise
36 Place d'Armes 71150 Chagny, Bourgogne.

Chef Eric Pras has recently taken the helm at this lovely restaurant in the Burgundy region of France. He has managed to successfully bridge the gap between tradition and modernity, presenting dishes with a flair that is all his own.

Les Prés d'Eugénie
334 Rue Rena Vielle 40320 Euganie-les-Bains, Aquitaine.

Michel Guérard is the man in charge here and his restaurant, deep in the south west of France makes no apology for it. His style and presentation are all over this place from the very fabric of the building to the food itself.

Auberge du Vieux Puits
5 Avenue Saint-Victor 11360 Fontjoncouse, Aude.

Gilles Goujon is at the head of this fine table. Here he plays with flavours as Mozart played with notes. He and his wife took over at The Old Well Inn back in 1992 and have transformed it into one of the finest restaurants in France.

Auberge de l'Ill
2 Rue de Collonges au Mont d'Or 68970 Illhaeusern, Alsace.

L'Auberge de l'Ill has been a 3 star Michelin restaurant for over 45 years now and dining here has been described as an outstanding lifetime experience. They achieve their star rating time and time again for an excellent menu and service to match.

La Côte Saint Jacques
14 Faubourg de Paris 89300 Joigny, Burgundy.

Chef Jean-Michel Lorain heads up this jewel in the gustatory crown of Burgundy. The youngest chef to ever receive 3 stars, the restaurant is full even on a Tuesday and offers excellent food, a great range of wines, and first class service.

Michel Bras
Route de l'Aubrac 12210 Laguiole, Aveyron.

Rarely do wonderful views and such great food come together in quite the way they do at Michel Bras. Here in Laguiole, Michel and son Sebastian blend simplicity with sophistication to produce an exceptional contemporary dining experience.

Paul Bocuse
40 Rue de la Plage 69660 Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, Rhône.

Classically French cuisine and a welcoming service await you at Paul Bocuse. At 87, he is a rock star among chefs but unlike most rock stars, he is not averse to walking the room and posing for photos. From uniformed meet ‘n’ greet to sommelier, the experience is divine.

Le Petit Nice
Anse de Maldormé, Corniche J.F. Kennedy 13007 Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.

Here you'll find Gérald Passedat, ex of The Crillon and a contemporary of Michel Guérard. Le Petit Nice is seafood heaven and Passedat's passion for it is obvious. Imagine a 5-course fish menu with wine to suit each dish, coupled with some remarkable sea views.

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