Hôtel-restaurant Éclosion
40 Avenue du Château, 42740 Saint-Paul-en-Jarez, France
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Practical information
- Location
- Saint-Paul-en-Jarez
- Chef
- Pierre Carducci
- Cooking
- French | Healthy cooking | Local | Traditional
- Services
- Access for people with disabilities, Accommodation, Children's Menu, Garden, Private Parking
- Style
- Romantic, With family
Budget
(€)
Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)
38 to 115
Gault&Millau's review 2026
13,5/20
Chef's Restaurant
Purchased by the town in 2012 after more than a quarter-century of neglect, this elegant little castle—built in the early 20th century by a wealthy industrialist—now houses about ten guest rooms as well as Pierre Carducci’s restaurant. The setting is charming; the lovely sunny terrace fills up during aperitif hour, before guests settle into the beautiful, long, parquet-floored dining room with its vibrant colors. This is a far cry from the soothing atmospheres that sometimes prevail in old châteaux, and the plates—abundant, lively, and generous—seem imbued with the same energy as the service, which is very dynamic. Sometimes too much? They would undoubtedly benefit from being simplified at times—by removing one or two ingredients, or even going on a bit of a “diet” (at dinner, the restaurant mandates a 7- or 9-course menu that is anything but tasting portions)—in the hope of moving a little closer to the next level. Highlights from our last visit included the lovely Mediterranean bluefin tuna, cooked to perfection and paired with blackcurrants and carrots, and the superb veal loin with mousserons, wild garlic, and spring onions. The wine cellar is impressive, with over 1,500 labels.
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Pierre Carducci Chef
Menu
A la carte
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