Le Doyenné is a restaurant close to our hearts at the We’re Smart® Green Guide, where everything begins in its beautiful kitchen garden, cultivated according to regenerative principles. Set within the historic Château de Saint-Vrain, the exceptional surroundings add to the feeling of being somewhere truly special. Vegetables naturally play an important role in the cuisine, with the garden providing an impressive range of seasonal produce. The connection between the land, the kitchen and the plate is clear throughout the experience. However, meat and fish still feature on the menu, which leaves us wondering about the next step. With such an exceptional garden and such a strong connection to regenerative agriculture, everything seems to be in place for Chefs James Henry and Shaun Barney Kelly to take the next step and create a dedicated pure plant menu. We would love to see it happen and look forward to welcoming Le Doyenné even higher into the Green Guide.
