The story
Four kilometres from Rambouillet, Villa Marinette sits at the edge of the forest, a charming manor surrounded by a large, enclosed garden. Inside, the dining room and private salons are intimate and warm, with a fireplace for cooler months. In fine weather, the terrace offers a calm, green backdrop. Myriam and Sébastien Bourgeois, along with a young, energetic team, welcome guests as if into a family home – convivial and refined in every season.
Sébastien Bourgeois’s cooking is creative, aromatic, and savoury, built around the best seasonal products. The kitchen’s rigour and passion shine through in dishes that are both subtle and flavourful. The menu changes weekly for lunch (a three-course option at €43, served Wednesday to Friday) and a five-course “Inspiration” menu at €81 that lets the chef guide you through the season.
From the à la carte, expect elegant starters like the pâté en croûte of duck, foie gras and fresh morels, or white asparagus in gaspacho with a soft egg. Mains include poached line-caught sea bass with chorizo sauce and piperade, roasted lamb fillet in an herb crust, and Simmental beef fillet with maize and Pyrenean sheep’s cheese. Desserts range from a pistachio russe to rhubarb confit with Gariguette strawberries and goat’s cheese sorbet.
The kitchen draws on exceptional local producers: cheeses from MOF affineur Ludovic Bisot, vegetables from Manger Jardin in Gazeran, and bread from bio flour by Farine et Cacao. Myriam Bourgeois oversees a vaulted cellar with over 200 wine references, from grand crus to small regional finds.
The restaurant’s consistent quality has earned it a Michelin Recommended distinction for 2026, a nod to its precise modern cuisine and warm hospitality. Regulars and first-time visitors alike praise the flawless execution, creative amuse-bouches, and the serene, welcoming atmosphere. Villa Marinette is a place where the table is set with elegance, and the cooking speaks for itself.
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