La Poularde de Houdan
Houdan
Restaurant in Houdan, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book La Poularde de Houdan for an easy local meal in Houdan, especially when dinner needs to be convenient rather than highly planned. It is a safer fit for a relaxed repeat visit than for a major occasion, and diners wanting a clearer creative or traditional cuisine signal should cross-shop Ruche, À Table! Chez Éric Léautey, or Le Vallon de Chérisy.
About La Poularde de Houdan
Is La Poularde de Houdan worth considering? Yes, if the priority is a direct local meal in Houdan and the published opening schedule fits your plans. For information on cuisine, chef, menu format, pricing, awards, or specific services, check the current details before booking and use the hours as the main planning anchor.
The venue is closed Monday to Wednesday. It opens Thursday and Friday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 7:30 to 10 PM, Saturday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 7:30 to 10:30 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Dress code is smart casual.
A practical Houdan choice when ease matters more than ceremony
The decision point is simple: consider La Poularde de Houdan when staying in or around Houdan and wanting a local option with late-week and weekend service.
For planning around town, pair this with our full Houdan restaurants guide rather than treating it in isolation. If the evening includes a stay, our full Houdan hotels guide is the more useful companion; for before-or-after plans, use the Houdan bars guide and Houdan experiences guide.
Where it fits against other options
If you are comparing options, Ruche, À Table ! Chez Éric Léautey, Le Vallon de Chérisy, Le Go-Rhino, and Le Manoir d'Anet are natural names to check alongside La Poularde de Houdan. The best choice depends on current availability, location, and the kind of meal you want; La Poularde de Houdan's strengths are its Houdan location, smart-casual dress code, and Thursday-to-Sunday opening pattern.
Planning details
- Location
- 24 Av. de la République, 78550 Houdan, France
- Website
- alapoularde.com
- Phone
- +33130596050
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Poularde de Houdan presents a quietly authoritative take on provincial French cooking, rooted in regional history and a single iconic ingredient: the Houdan hen. The room leans on classic and rustic registers while maintaining an elegant polish that suits formal evenings. The writing and sourcing in the description emphasize heritage, seasonal supplier relationships and a respect for techniques that reveal the bird’s dense, flavorful flesh. Dining here feels like a deliberate act of taste and history: an intimate, refined provincial experience that foregrounds terroir and the quiet pleasures of well‑executed, ingredient‑forward cuisine.
Best For
This is a place built for considered dinners and formal gatherings: special occasions and business dinners both fit the bill. The menu’s focus on a prized local breed and composed, heritage dishes creates a measured, refined pace that suits conversation and celebratory meals. Expect attentive service and a dining rhythm that privileges tasting and sharing rather than quick meals; the address functions as a destination for visitors who want a singular regional experience rather than casual, late‑night dining. Reservations for evening service are advisable for key dates and professional dinners.
Ordering Tips
Order with the restaurant’s ingredient thesis in mind: the Pâté‑Croûte de Houdan is a signature that showcases the breed’s flavor and an ideal starter to share. For something lighter yet still distinct, try the Salade de Homard Tiède; it contrasts the poultry‑forward elements of the menu. The Cuisse‑au‑Pot de Poulette au Jus de Truffes is a natural main for a special evening: rich, slow‑cooked comfort highlighted by truffle‑accented jus. Ask servers about how that day’s Houdan is prepared and whether there are recommended sharing formats so the table can sample several of the heritage preparations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Elegant and refined atmosphere in a stone pavilion with lush park surroundings, offering a civilized, old-fashioned charm and cozy classic cellar.
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Experience
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Pâté-Croûte de Houdan
- Salade de Homard Tiède
- Cuisse-au-Pot de Poulette au Jus de Truffes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 24 Av. de la République, 78550 Houdan, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to book if this does not fit
If the occasion needs a clearer culinary identity, try Ruche or À Table ! Chez Éric Léautey. If the goal is traditional cooking with a clearer price signal, Le Vallon de Chérisy is the more useful backup.
Restaurant context
How La Poularde de Houdan compares in the Houdan area
Choose La Poularde de Houdan when the priority is ease in Houdan itself. Against Ruche, which is positioned as Creative and €€€, and À Table ! Chez Éric Léautey, which is Modern Cuisine and €€€, it reads as the lower-commitment option: less defined on paper, but likely easier to fold into a normal evening.
For value clarity, Le Vallon de Chérisy has the cleaner signal because it is Traditional Cuisine at €€. That makes it the smarter comparison if diners want a more legible classic meal without moving into €€€ territory. Le Go-Rhino and Le Manoir d'Anet are harder to position from public-facing category signals, so use them as broader cross-shops rather than direct substitutes.
The practical recommendation: book La Poularde de Houdan for a straightforward Houdan dinner, Ruche or À Table ! Chez Éric Léautey for a more deliberate creative meal, and Le Vallon de Chérisy when price clarity and traditional cooking matter more than staying closest to town.
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Compare La Poularde de Houdan
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Poularde de Houdan | Houdan | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Go-Rhino | Bourdonne | , | , | No published awards |
| Ruche | Gambais | Creative | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Le Manoir d'Anet | Anet | , | , | No published awards |
| Le Vallon de Chérisy | Cherisy | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| À Table ! Chez Éric Léautey | Thoiry | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about La Poularde de Houdan?
Plan around the opening days first: it is closed Monday to Wednesday, then open Thursday through Sunday in Houdan. Thursday and Friday hours are 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 7:30 to 10 PM; Saturday hours are 11:30 AM to 3 PM and 7:30 to 10:30 PM; Sunday hours are 10 AM to 4 PM.
What should I wear to La Poularde de Houdan?
The dress code is smart casual. A neat, relaxed outfit is the safest choice for either daytime service or dinner.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Poularde de Houdan?
Both can work depending on the day. Lunch hours are listed Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Dinner is listed Thursday and Friday from 7:30 to 10 PM, and Saturday from 7:30 to 10:30 PM.
What are alternatives to compare with La Poularde de Houdan?
You can compare La Poularde de Houdan with other dining options, including Le Go-Rhino, Ruche, À Table ! Chez Éric Léautey, Le Manoir d'Anet, and Le Vallon de Chérisy.
Is La Poularde de Houdan good for a special occasion?
It may suit a low-key occasion if Houdan is convenient and the published hours fit your plans.
How far ahead should I book La Poularde de Houdan?
Booking lead time information is not specified. If you are planning for Friday or Saturday dinner, or for Sunday daytime service, it is sensible to check availability in advance through the venue's official channels.