Les Millésimes

Yonne


For an all-you-can-eat buffet of Burgundian specialties, head for this culinary haven in a meticulously restored medieval house, complete with large fireplace. Offerings include charcuterie and cheeses from the affiliated deli next door, locally grown salads and veggies, and terroir creations ranging from jambon au chablis (ham flavoured with Chablis wine) to coq au vin and boeuf bourgignon.


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