La Maison TroisGrois has had 3*** Michelin stars since 1968 (45years) and about a week ago it was awarded 2nd best in Europe by OAD (Opionated about Dining). It is situated in Roanne, France, which is 534Km near Luxembourg by road.
Michel Troisgros is third generation running the restaurant carrying his name. His wife Marie Pierre is in charge of the hotel and at least one of the sons are in the kitchen. This is a family business and is based on proper long lasting principles of doing good for your clients.
La Maison TroisGrois is also known for reinvigorating the use of the Sous-vide cooking method in 1974.
I was surprised to see Mr. Troisgros in the garden as I thought he was in New York with M. Batali and
Other famous chefs – nope he was here, no time for relaxation.
Here we are starting with an aperitif in the beautiful garden
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| Garden of Maison TroisGros |
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| And a happy Princess |
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| Caramelized tomatoes and Sesame |
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| A Kir for me and Anne has a pure champagne. I assume these are the house branded. |
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| 3 Mouthwatering snacks |
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| I |
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| Patisserie |
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| And both of us + 4th generation TroisGros in the kitchen |
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| Ordnung muss sein |
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| Everything is well planned and good quality |
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| Maize bread and butter |
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| 2011 Saint-Veran -Chardonnay |
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| Really good fresh bread |
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| Couteau à la mer, Orange and olive |
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| Plis d’artichaut, Folds of artichoke |
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| Michel Troisgros, a very nice gentleman |
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| Spring garden & Fois Gras |
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| Oysters, “L’iodé and L’anisé” |
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| Red Mullet in Tamarind boullion |
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| Truffle risotto |
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| Eel & cepes alla saltimbocca |
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| 2010 Saint Joseph |
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| Pigeon a la peanut |
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| Nutty bread and marmalades with a twist for the cheeses |
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| Cheese selection, where the princess very fast locks onto 3 different blue’s |
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| 2012 Cote-Rotie, Jean-Paul Jamet |
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| Princess selects |
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| And I stick too the more lactose friendly choice |
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| Fleurs d’érables |
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| Wild strawberry, almonds and rhubarb |
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| 1st desert is called “Qui a vu la fleur”, who has seen the flower |
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| Surface of Rhubarb and sweet pepper |
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| Lemon and coconut |
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| Coffee |
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| & Snacks (Entre vos doigts / Between your fingers) |
All was excellent, some plates fantastic and the drinks very well matched. The kitchen is modern,
using french produce and with Asian touch and a beautiful sense of balance in taste and texture.
We had a package with Dinner including drinks, room and breakfast for 710€ and that is very good value, I hope to revisit not too far from now.
A house where everything is running smooth, a highly recommended experience.
- No shortcuts, Top quality in all elements, food, service, room & breakfast
- France can be modern also outside Paris
- I now understand why La Maison Troisgros is 2nd in Europe
- Life is good…
Address
La Maison Troisgros
Place Jean Troisgros
42 300 Roanne
Tél. +(33) 04 77 71 66 97
fax. +(33) 04 77 70 39 77
Bonus package (Room and Breakfast)
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| 1st Bathroom / Desk / Coffe |
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| Welcome refresher |
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| Duplex (where 1st floor is Bedroom and night toilet) |
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| Orchid |
Breakfast
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| Beignet |
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| A lovely table with fresh and delicious choices |
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| Cheesebreads |
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| Salami |
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| Foccacia with salmon |
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| Paté and olives |
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| Fruit salad |
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| Cakes and more |
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Mouthwatering! The cheese selection looks so yummy and I would love to try the focaccia with salmon.
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I am sure Troisgros can deliver a great meal for a Pescatarian too. Thank you Anouka.
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