LE REFUGE DES GOURMETS, a fine dining address
A family establishment in Haute-Savoie
Fanny and Hubert Chanove welcome you to their restaurant, Le Refuge des Gourmets, in Machilly, Haute-Savoie, nestled between Lake Geneva and Les Voirons massif. In this vibrant, elegant and welcoming family establishment, the couple share their passion for good food and hospitality. As ambassadors of emotion, they welcome guests with all the sincerity and generosity of their Savoyard hearts.
1 Michelin-star fine dining restaurant, Machilly
Letting go is undoubtedly the best way to let yourself be swept away by the soulful world of Le Refuge des Gourmets. In this Michelin-starred restaurant, the owners invite you to be charmed by the nurturing terroir that inspires their plant-based cuisine. Be it spring, summer, autumn or winter, the seasons serve as a natural metronome, creating a memorable culinary score, paired with elegant service and the art of heartfelt hospitality.
Le Bistro, a convivial dining experience
Le Bistro offers a fresh take on French culinary traditions. At lunchtime from Thursday through to Saturday, with your appetite tantalisingly whetted, savour refined, gourmet, bistro cuisine, accompanied by local wines and attentive service. A place for happy moments, the bistro of Le Refuge des Gourmets offers the perfect excuse for getting together.
Haute-Savoie, an inspiring terroir
In the Haute-Savoie region where they grew up, Fanny and Hubert are constantly inspired by the paradise of wild herbs, lake fish, mountain cheeses, market gardening and cured meats on offer.
A land of raw authenticity, the sincerity of the Chablais region perfectly matches the philosophy of Le Refuge des Gourmets, a Michelin-starred restaurant and bistro in Machilly.
Embark on a foraging foray with Le Refuge des Gourmets
On two Saturday mornings from May to the beginning of August, the chef invites you to discover his world of herbs and plants by embarking on a wild foraging foray, followed by lunch at our Michelin-starred restaurant.
With basket in hand, follow the chef as he takes you on a tour of Les Voirons massif and the surrounding forests and riverbanks! This moment of companionship with Hubert is also a fun way to learn about the aromatic diversity of the wild herbs and plants of Haute-Savoie. With its wild garlic, elderberry, sweet woodruff, fir buds, sweet clover, meadowsweet, goosefoot and hogweed, nature in the Bas-Chablais is a true patchwork of fragrances and aromas. Enjoy a tasting session in the heart of nature, while listening to the chef's anecdotes and memories. Offering a moment of complicity and conviviality, these foraging forays are sure to tantalise the taste buds. Then back at Le Refuge des Gourmets, lunch at our fine-dining restaurant becomes a game of flavours, as you try to identify in your dishes, the herbs picked earlier in the morning.
