Built on the terrace of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, on the site of the former royal residence and birthplace of Louis XIV, overlooking the waters of the Seine, this restaurant is famous for its fine dining. It was here (and quite by chance) that chef Jean-Louis-François Collinet invented pommes soufflées and Béarnaise sauce during the inauguration of the Paris–Saint-Lazare railway line in 1837. Since the early 19th century, the property has housed a 42-room hotel combining classic elegance with very contemporary comforts (high-end bedding, flat-screen TVs), with some rooms offering magnificent views of the river and the distant skyline of the capital. Le Pavillon also features a wellness center offering excellent massages, and a gourmet restaurant with panoramic views under the direction of Chef Rodolphe Lewandowski, who creates a refined and inventive menu using locally sourced, eco-friendly ingredients.
