Where to dine in France: Tips from the president of Relais & Chateaux
Laurent Gardinier is well qualified to nominate his favourite eateries – after all, his own family business is focused on high-end hospitality and gastronomy.
Relais & Châteaux president Laurent Gardinier knows a thing or two about Michelin-starred restaurants. The luxurious hotels and restaurants in the international association have about 350 Michelin stars among them. Not to mention the restaurant at the château-styled hotel he owns with his brothers in the heart of the Champagne region has two stars.
Nine oysters with three different spices and herbs is served as an entrée at Hugo Roellinger’s second restaurant, Le Bistrot de Cancale. Alamy
