Relais de l'Abbaye

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Relais de l'Abbaye in Charlieu – Modern Cuisine with Michelin Recognition

Relais de l'Abbaye in Charlieu

Just outside the medieval town of Charlieu, on the Chemin de Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, Le Relais de l'Abbaye offers a refined restaurant experience within a three-star Logis hotel. The establishment’s Restaurant VertPré is recognized by the Michelin guide, a testament to its serious approach to modern cuisine.

The kitchen focuses on a cuisine du terroir, built on fresh, local products. The menu changes with the seasons, and the dining room—bright, contemporary, and spacious—opens onto a terrace overlooking the garden. The setting is deliberately calm and close to nature, a contrast to the bustle of the nearby city of Roanne, just 18 km away.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner, welcoming guests from noon to 1:30 PM and from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM. The space is fully air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible, with a private chef’s table and banqueting rooms available for special events. The atmosphere is one of understated elegance: light-filled, refined, and quietly attentive.

For those looking to extend the experience, the hotel’s 30 spacious rooms and the surrounding Beaujolais countryside make this a natural stop for a longer stay.