Restaurant in Rochecorbon, France
Destination meal with a setting that earns it.
A Michelin Plate hotel-restaurant built into an 18th-century tufa cliff on the Loire, Les Hautes Roches delivers Classic Cuisine from chef Hervé Lussault within one of the Valley's most distinctive physical settings. At the €€€ tier with Relais & Châteaux standards and a 4.6 Google rating, it is the Loire Valley's most defensible special-occasion booking for guests who plan to stay the night.
4.6 stars across 773 Google reviews is a strong signal for a property in a village most diners outside France have never heard of. Les Hautes Roches, sitting on the banks of the Loire in Rochecorbon, earns that rating not through scale or spectacle but through a combination of physical rarity and consistent cooking from chef Hervé Lussault, recognised with a Michelin Plate in 2025. For a special occasion meal in the Loire Valley, this is one of the more defensible choices at the €€€ price tier.
The physical setting at Les Hautes Roches is what separates it from every other Michelin-recognised restaurant in the region. An 18th-century manor house is the anchor, but a significant portion of the accommodation and dining areas are carved directly into the tufa rock cliff behind it — a vernacular Loire construction technique that produces rooms and spaces of unusual intimacy and natural temperature stability. Dining here means eating inside a building that has been partly formed by geology. The Loire stretches out in front of you; the cliff face rises behind. The spatial experience is genuinely different from a conventional manor-house dining room, and for a celebration or a significant anniversary, that contrast between ancient stone and refined service carries weight. As a Relais & Châteaux member property, the standard of physical presentation and hospitality is benchmarked against a global network of independent luxury hotels , which sets a clear expectation for the level of service you should receive.
Chef Hervé Lussault works in the Classic Cuisine register , refined, technique-led French cooking that respects the Loire Valley's larder rather than reinterpreting it aggressively. In practical terms, this means the menu's quality is closely tied to the Loire's seasonal calendar, and the timing of your visit matters more here than at a restaurant with a fixed-concept tasting menu. The Loire Valley sits in one of France's most productive agricultural and viticultural zones: spring brings asparagus, river fish, and the first green vegetables; summer and early autumn are when the surrounding Vouvray and Chinon vineyards produce the white Chenin Blancs and red Cabernet Francs that pair most naturally with Lussault's cooking style. Late autumn and winter shift the menu toward game, root vegetables, and the denser preparations that suit the region's colder season. If you are visiting specifically to eat well and connect the food to place, late spring through early autumn is the optimal window. A meal in peak harvest season , September into October , when Loire wines are at their freshest and local produce is at its most varied, is the argument for timing a special occasion around the calendar rather than convenience. For our full guide to dining and staying in the area, see our full Rochecorbon restaurants guide, our full Rochecorbon hotels guide, and our full Rochecorbon wineries guide.
Les Hautes Roches works leading as a destination booking , an overnight stay tied to a meal, ideally for a significant occasion: a milestone anniversary, a serious celebration, or a trip built around Loire wine and food. The rock-carved rooms and Loire-facing terrace make the physical experience part of the occasion in a way that few restaurants can match. It is less compelling as a standalone dinner if you are driving in from Tours and leaving the same evening; the setting rewards staying. Couples and small groups planning a Loire Valley itinerary will find this a natural anchor. For anyone building a broader trip around the region's wine estates, the proximity to Vouvray producers makes it a strong pairing , see our Rochecorbon wineries guide and our Rochecorbon experiences guide for context. For bars and lighter options nearby, our Rochecorbon bars guide covers the area.
Reservations: Bookable directly via the Relais & Châteaux network or by contacting the property at hautesroches@relaischateaux.com or +33 (0)2 47 52 88 88. Booking difficulty is rated Easy , advance notice of a week or two is advisable for weekend dinners, but this is not a venue where availability disappears months ahead. Budget: €€€ , expect to spend in the mid-to-upper range for a Loire Valley restaurant of this standing; substantially less than the €€€€ Paris comparables below. Dress: Smart casual at minimum; given the Relais & Châteaux positioning and the occasion-driven clientele, dressing up is appropriate and expected at dinner. Getting there: Rochecorbon is a short drive from Tours; the property sits directly on the Loire quay. Address: 86 Quai de la Loire, 37210 Rochecorbon, France.
For reference on how Les Hautes Roches sits within the broader French Classic Cuisine category, relevant comparisons include Maison Rostang in Paris at the classic end of the Paris spectrum, Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern as the benchmark Alsace classic institution, and Paul Bocuse in Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or for the historical heavyweight of the French classical tradition. Each of those operates in a different price band and regional context, but they illustrate where Les Hautes Roches sits: serious, traditional, region-anchored cooking that rewards guests who understand what they are buying. Other strong regional French restaurants worth knowing across the country include Flocons de Sel in Megève, Bras in Laguiole, Troisgros in Ouches, Mirazur in Menton, Assiette Champenoise in Reims, Auberge du Vieux Puits in Fontjoncouse, Au Crocodile in Strasbourg, and AM par Alexandre Mazzia in Marseille , each a different argument for why regional French cooking outside Paris remains the category's spine. For Classic Cuisine outside France, KOMU in Munich is a useful reference point.
Book Les Hautes Roches if you are planning a Loire Valley stay and want a meal that earns its setting. The Michelin Plate recognition and Relais & Châteaux membership confirm it delivers at the level the price tier demands. The rock-carved architecture and Loire views make it a more distinctive physical experience than most hotels in the €€€ bracket. If you are purely after the strongest cooking in the region without the hotel component, there are Michelin-starred restaurants across the Loire Valley worth investigating. But for a combined stay-and-dine occasion , an anniversary, a significant birthday, a wine-focused trip , Les Hautes Roches makes a strong, low-risk booking.
At the €€€ price point with a Michelin Plate and Relais & Châteaux standing, a tasting menu here is priced well below comparable experiences at starred Paris restaurants like Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen. If Classic Cuisine in a Loire Valley setting is your format and you are staying overnight, the value case is strong. If you want more technically ambitious cooking at the tasting menu format, consider a starred alternative in the broader Loire region first.
Contact the property directly at hautesroches@relaischateaux.com or +33 (0)2 47 52 88 88 to discuss group arrangements. As a Relais & Châteaux hotel-restaurant with a manor house structure, it is better suited to small groups and couples than large corporate parties. For groups of 6 or more, call ahead and discuss room configuration options; do not assume standard table availability will cover a large party.
Rochecorbon itself is a small village, so the immediate local alternatives are limited. The natural comparison set is the broader Loire Valley dining scene and, for those willing to travel further, the Classic Cuisine restaurants listed in our full Rochecorbon restaurants guide. For a more creative or modern cooking register at a higher price tier, Mirazur and Flocons de Sel are the French regional benchmarks, though both require a different trip entirely.
Smart casual is the floor; dressing up is appropriate and fits the room. This is a Relais & Châteaux property with a Michelin Plate, and the clientele at dinner skews occasion-driven. Jeans and trainers will feel out of place at dinner service. If you are arriving for lunch, the standard is slightly more relaxed, but the €€€ pricing signals that this is not a casual lunch spot.
Specific bar seating arrangements are not confirmed in our data. Contact the property directly at hautesroches@relaischateaux.com or +33 (0)2 47 52 88 88 before visiting if informal bar dining is your preference. As a hotel-restaurant rather than a standalone restaurant, the primary dining format is table service in the main restaurant.
Yes , it is one of the stronger arguments in the Loire Valley for a celebration booking. The rock-carved rooms, Loire views, Relais & Châteaux service standards, and Michelin Plate kitchen combine in a way that is difficult to replicate at the €€€ price tier. It works leading for couples or very small groups marking a meaningful occasion. Booking is Easy, so there is no added stress of fighting for a table months in advance.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les Hautes Roches | Classic Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Plate (2025); HIGHLIGHTS: • 18TH-CENTURY MANOR • ROOMS CARVED FROM THE ROCK • VIEWS OF THE LOIRE • CHÂTEAUX DE LA LOIRE DIRECTIONS & ACCESS: Website and contact information E-mail: hautesroches@relaischateaux.com Tel. : +33 (0)2 47 52 88 88 MEMBER SINCE: 4.4/5 | Easy | — |
| Alléno Paris au Pavillon Ledoyen | Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Kei | Contemporary French, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| L'Ambroisie | French, Classic Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Le Cinq - Four Seasons Hôtel George V | French, Modern Cuisine | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Mirazur | Modern French, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
A quick look at how Les Hautes Roches measures up.
At €€€ pricing with Michelin Plate recognition and a Relais & Châteaux address, the tasting menu makes sense if you are already committing to a stay — the setting amplifies the meal in a way that standalone city restaurants cannot replicate. Chef Hervé Lussault works in the Classic Cuisine register, so expect technique-led French cooking rather than experimental formats. If you want boundary-pushing tasting menus, look to Mirazur (Menton) instead. Here, the value case is the total experience: room, river views, and the kitchen combined.
check the venue's official channels at hautesroches@relaischateaux.com or +33 (0)2 47 52 88 88 to confirm group capacity and private dining options. As a Relais & Châteaux manor, private event space for celebrations and corporate groups is typically part of the offer, but specific room sizes and minimums are not confirmed in available data. For groups of 6 or more, reaching out well in advance is advisable given the property's scale and occasion-driven clientele.
Within the immediate Rochecorbon area, there are no direct competitors at this price and recognition level — the Michelin Plate and Relais & Châteaux status set Les Hautes Roches apart locally. For comparable Classic Cuisine dining in the broader Loire Valley, look at properties along the Châteaux de la Loire circuit. If you are weighing a Paris alternative instead, Kei or Maison Rostang offer Michelin-recognised French cooking without the overnight commitment.
Dress code is not specified in the venue data, but a Relais & Châteaux restaurant with Michelin recognition in an 18th-century manor sets clear expectations: polished casual at minimum for dinner, jacket optional rather than required. Think along the lines of what you would wear to a serious French hotel dining room — avoid trainers and casual beachwear. When in doubt, contact the property at hautesroches@relaischateaux.com for confirmation.
Bar dining availability is not confirmed in the venue data. At a Relais & Châteaux property of this type, the format skews toward full restaurant service rather than informal bar seating. check the venue's official channels at +33 (0)2 47 52 88 88 to ask about lighter or informal options, particularly if you are staying overnight and want a low-commitment evening meal.
Yes — this is one of the stronger cases for booking it. The combination of a Michelin Plate kitchen, Relais & Châteaux standing, Loire river views, and rooms carved into 18th-century rock creates a setting that milestone occasions genuinely call for. It works best as an overnight stay rather than a dinner-only booking: anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and proposals are the natural fit. Book via the Relais & Châteaux network or directly at hautesroches@relaischateaux.com.
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