Le Sarkara

The story

Le Sarkara, Courchevel: Two Michelin Stars for Singular Vegetable Cuisine

Le Sarkara, the two-Michelin-star restaurant at Le K2 Palace in Courchevel 1850, offers a vegetable-based cuisine that is both singular and absolutely modern. Chef Sébastien Vauxion crafts an experience that is moving and unique, playing with contrasts of texture in a highly plant-based kitchen with pastry references. The setting, hushed and magical, overlooks the mountains and valley of Courchevel.

The Chef

Sébastien Vauxion uses his cooking as a means of expression without limits. He tells his own story, conveying his sensitivity through dishes that balance dualities – sweet and acidic, bitter and smooth. Ingredients are sourced locally and seasonally, allowing him to write a meal that is astonishing, disconcerting, and deeply gourmand. The menu changes with the rhythm of the seasons.

The Cuisine

At Le Sarkara, the meal unfolds as a series of singular starters, modernist main courses, and desserts that are stunning in their indulgence. The cuisine is highly vegetable-focused, with pastry allusions that add a layer of surprise. The restaurant describes the experience as “singular and absolutely modern,” a phrase that captures the originality of Vauxion’s approach.

The Setting

Le Sarkara is open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday. The dining room offers a panoramic view of the surrounding peaks, and the service includes valet parking and full wheelchair accessibility. The wine list is carefully curated to complement the plant-based menu.

The two Michelin stars recognize the excellence of this cooking, confirming Le Sarkara as a destination for those seeking a refined, contemporary vegetable cuisine in the heart of the French Alps.