La Grande Cascade, the sublime Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant in Bois de Boulogne

How about rediscovering La Grande Cascade? This gastronomic restaurant, Michelin-starred for 55 years, never ceases to delight us in its exceptional setting, nestling on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. It renews its gourmet offerings to our great delight.

La Grande Cascade is a gourmet restaurant nestled in a verdant setting on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. Located close to the Fondation Louis Vuitton, the Jardin d'Acclimatation, the Good Planet Foundation, the Hippodrome de Longchamps and the Jardin de Bagatelle, this is a divine address to keep in mind for your discoveries.

This restaurant is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in Paris. Set in its own green setting, next to a beautiful waterfall, its Rotonde is a real eye-catcher. In front of us is a sublime glass roof topped by an impressive green metal marquee, reminiscent of the landmarks and landmarks of Parisian architecture. And with good reason, since it was designed by Gustave Eiffel.

Historically, this 19th-century building, which has retained its original charm, was once the hunting lodge of Emperor Napoleon III. After the construction of the Hipprodrome de Longchamp in 1857, he had a stopping place built at the foot of the"Grande Cascade". This pavilion was later transformed into a restaurant for the1900 Universal Exhibition. It was then enlarged and decorated in the Belle Époque style. Weakened by the war, the address has evolved over time and today reveals a beautiful "retro-modern" decoration where chandeliers, Parisian lanterns and gilding blend with more modern furniture and elements.

So it's in a beautiful, light-filled dining room with impressive volumes that we settle down to discover the menu of this gourmet restaurant. This critically acclaimed restaurant has been awarded a Michelin star for over 55 years. Ideal for business dinners, but also for couples in search of a romantic setting, this is the restaurant for special occasions.

The place may be historic, but the chef isn't resting on his laurels. Frédéric Robert, who has worked in some of the finest establishments, from L'Ambroisie to Grand Véfour to Le Vivarois, and then at Lucas Carton for 10 years, reveals a fine cuisine that marries tradition and modernity, in the image of the place.

The menu features the timeless Macaroni celeriac, foie gras and truffles, a signature dish created by Jean-Louis Nomicos and perpetuated by 3 generations of chefs at the French restaurant, as well as the chef's own creations, such as the excellent Tourteau de Bretagne topped with an iodized jelly and garnished with cauliflower and Petriossian caviar. We love the elegant presentation and combinations that bring out the best in these seafood products. It's worth noting that the restaurant relies on good, fresh produce, sourced directly from quality producers.

On the main course, we're seduced by game, with the classic Lièvre à la Royale, based on a recipe by Senator Aristide Couteaux, according to the menu. Flaked and spooned, this dish reveals itself in its image, powerful in flavor with its reduced sauce.

We also feature Noix de coquille Saint-Jacques, a dish that marries excellent just-seared walnuts with a cardamom sauce, accompanied by parsnips and mashed Jerusalem artichokes.

A few months ago, the house acquired a new Pastry Chef. Joris Vée, Vice World Pastry Champion, has worked at the Shangri-La Paris and Maison Lenôtre. His fine, generous pastries combine the raw, the cooked, the melt-in-the-mouth and the crunchy for our greatest pleasure.

These include the fine, crisp Tarte tatin, with its caramel and crunchy caramelized tuile, and the ultra-generous Mille feuille vanille with its astonishing puff pastry.

A good cup of coffee, a few mignardises to round off the meal and we're back in the saddle, ready for a stroll along the lakeshore to enjoy this magical, soothing green setting.