Vertfeuille

Rating: 13.5
Author: Gault&Millau

Vertfeuille Hôtel, Rue de la Fromagerie, 25610 Arc-et-Senans, France

13.5/20
Chef's Restaurant

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Chef: Léa Senot
Cooking: French | Gastronomic | Local
Services: Accomodation | Terrace
Style: Elegant | Romantic

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

29 to 79

Gault&Millau's review 2026

We first met and recognized their talent during their time at Clos Alice in Arbois; Léa Senot and Clément Bourdiaux are here to confirm everything we thought of them. The restaurant is only a year old but already has the hallmarks of a top-tier establishment, with its warm and chic decor, blending bourgeois elegance with a rustic charm. The small dining rooms offer an intimate atmosphere, with stone walls, exposed beams, table lamps, and ultra-modern ceiling lights—as if to recall the roots of tradition while embracing a consistently modern outlook, a theme that also runs through the menu. First come the appetizers—from brioche with morteau sausage to trout with almonds—showcasing technical mastery and hinting at the restaurant’s full potential, followed by semi-gourmet cuisine that is both comforting and distinctively its own, paying homage to the region through ingredients showcased to perfection. We discover the beautiful pairing of egg and beer: a runny egg and a potato cream with NEIPA, caramelized and crispy onions, roasted seeds for texture, and the indulgence of a thick breadstick for dipping. Then the Burgundy duck and nectar: a breast marinated in rosebuds, a confit leg shredded and served in a sabayon, blackcurrant cream from Maison Magenet, and gin from Le Petit Bouilleur. Finally, the honey-infused rice pudding is wonderfully light, featuring a delicate balance of beeswax and Jura honey, with caramelized puffed rice for crunch. An excellent wine cellar, with an extensive selection of Jura and Burgundy wines.