La Côte des Monts Damnés

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La Côte des Monts Damnés – Modern Cuisine in Sancerre, France

La Côte des Monts Damnés – Sancerre

In the small village of Chavignol, just four kilometres from the historic centre of Sancerre, La Côte des Monts Damnés is the restaurant at the heart of the Hôtel Restaurant Famille Bourgeois. This is a family affair with deep roots: the Bourgeois family have been winemakers in the region for ten generations, and chef Jean-Marc Bourgeois now leads the kitchen here, bringing his training from acclaimed restaurants such as La Côte Saint-Jacques, Taillevent and Apicius (JP Vigato).

The restaurant’s modern cuisine draws on the best produce from the Berry region. Jean-Marc Bourgeois crafts dishes that are both generous and flavourful, prepared with a precision that reflects his Michelin-starred training. The restaurant is recognised in the Michelin guide with one Assiette, a mark of its consistent quality and careful cooking.

Dining at La Côte des Monts Damnés is a calm, convivial experience. The setting places you in the heart of the Sancerre vineyards, with a welcoming atmosphere that feels both refined and relaxed. Karine and Jean-Marc Bourgeois, together with the kitchen and service teams, ensure that every meal is a moment of genuine hospitality.

The wine list here is naturally a point of pride. As part of the Bourgeois family estate, the restaurant offers an exceptional selection of Sancerre wines, alongside other bottles from the region and beyond. It makes for a seamless pairing with the chef’s modern cuisine.

With its Michelin Recommended status, its location in the heart of Sancerrois wine country, and a chef whose passion for gastronomy is matched by his family’s winemaking heritage, La Côte des Monts Damnés offers an experience that feels both deeply local and quietly accomplished.