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Where to celebrate Christmas in a restaurant? Gault&Millau addresses open on December 24 and 25

Where to celebrate Christmas in a restaurant? Gault&Millau addresses open on December 24 and 25

Discover the selection of Gault&Millau-referenced restaurants that will welcome you to celebrate Christmas in a gourmet setting, on December 24th, December 25th... or both.

Mathilde Bourge

at Christmas, tables are set and cities sparkle: it's time for reunions, smiles and shared pleasures. For many, the desire to gather in a beautiful setting, to savor inspired cuisine without worrying about the preparations, is an obvious choice. Dining out for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day means offering loved ones a warm, delicate interlude, where every detail has been thought of to celebrate the moment. All over France, top restaurants as well as creative young tables open their doors especially for these two unique days. It's an opportunity to enjoy a refined Christmas, with family or friends, lulled by the spirit of hospitality and gourmandise that drives our chefs.

Gault&Millau restaurants open for Christmas

To help you make the right choices and organize an unforgettable event, here are the Gault&Millau addresses that will be welcoming guests on December 24, 25, or both.

5-toque restaurants

4-toque restaurants

3 toques restaurants

2 toques restaurants

1 toque restaurants

With this selection of addresses open for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, everyone can imagine the celebration that suits them: intimate or grandiose, traditional or creative, in the heart of the city or in the quiet of the countryside. Whichever table you choose, these Gault&Millau-stamped establishments all share the same promise: to make your Christmas special with generosity, expertise and a precious sense of hospitality. Happy Holidays!

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