Plénitude – Cheval Blanc Paris

The renovated Samaritaine department store is home to the luxurious Cheval Blanc hotel, where this restaurant is located, run by low-profile chef Arnaud Donckele, who boasts three stars at La Vague d'Or in St Tropez. Completely committed to his art, Donckele comes and goes from the kitchen to share his passion with diners. His fresh approach to classic cuisine takes you on a journey from Normandy, his birthplace, to the Mediterranean, his adopted home, and the Paris region. It is impossible not to be impressed by his work, which ranges from delicacy and generosity to the exceptional quality of the ingredients. Donckele, a virtuoso of sauces, who resembles a "nose" in perfumery or a winemaker, dedicates exceptional care to his juices, dressings and sauces, which must be tasted first to appreciate the complex aromatic universe of each dish. As for desserts, Maxime Frédéric, ex-George V, is responsible for taking them to a completely new dimension. It is the absolute pinnacle of haute cuisine.