Judging by the finely-wrought dishes that arrived at our table, l’Achepot resembles a talented goldsmith’s little workshop. It’s a small space but it’s cuisine with a big heart, tracing the changing seasonal moods in its produce.
They say life is made of beautiful encounters and we would second that. And Stéphane Chermanne and Geoffrey Monturier must surely agree. Their stories each had their own course. Stéphane, the cook, served his time in the finest places...
It’s a peculiar, almost comical name, ‘Orphyse Chaussette’. There is a part-explanation – Orphyse was the name of one of patron Philipe Renoux’s ancestors but, as for the ‘chaussette’ (socks), you’ll have to ask him yourself when you first visit his beautiful restaurant!
Heart. Passion. And talent too. These three words perfectly describe the beautiful country home of Patricia and Christian Claes. For many years, they have carried on their work with discretion, without any swagger and always retaining the excellent values that we adore...
Made by Gaëtan Colin (Jaloa).
