The story
Place de l’église, steps from a cobbled square, Le Prieuré is the bistro of three-Michelin-starred chef Emmanuel Renaut. The building dates to the 11th century, when it served as a Benedictine priory. Transformed into a restaurant in the 1930s, its renovation was directed by architect Henry Jacques Le Même, inventor of the "chalet du skieur," making it a piece of Megève's architectural heritage.
The interior is bright and warm, with a wood parquet floor, light wood panelling, and a striking coffered ceiling. In 2024, Renaut and his mother, Bernadette Clément, created 70 painted wooden panels for this ceiling. Each square depicts an alpine motif—marmots, eagles, deer, mushrooms, cows—arranged in seasonal diagonals that evoke summer and winter. It is a direct homage to Le Même’s work, which was shown at the 1937 Paris Exposition.
The cuisine is described as generous bistro fare with Savoyard accents. It draws on family recipes and local terroir: creamy Reblochon AOP, wild mushrooms and herbs from the mountains, and fish from Alpine lakes. The menu includes dishes like eggs in red wine sauce, a mountain cheese tart, and lake perch. The wine list highlights the Savoie region. The restaurant has earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, recognising its quality and convivial spirit.
With a terrace for sunny days, Le Prieuré is open from lunch through dinner, serving coffee, drinks, and meals without ceremony. It is a place for simple, well-made food in a setting that tells a story of the mountain.
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