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Grand Hôtel du Lion d’Or

Romorantin-Lanthenay, France

1662 Reviews

Renaissance townhousein the heart of Solognemindful sourcingthird generation family-runpoetic retreat

Tucked away amidst the Loire châteaux in the Sologne region's capital of Romorantin, the town that inspired Leonardo da Vinci to visit France, this Renaissance-era mansion has been welcoming in visitors since 1774, and is now run by the Clément family. From the Renaissance wing to the Napoleon III balconies, the 16 bedrooms here are embellished with authentic old materials, mirrors, woodwork and flagstones, all fully renovated by Marie-Christine and Didier Clément. Chef Didier Clément pours his talent and artful touch into developing groundbreaking natural flavors in dishes designed to sit alongside an incredible wine list, in which the wines of the Loire Valley are given pride of place. A delectable moment to be savored.

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Lion d’Or 1774 Restaurant

Chef Loic Lebail / Axel Cesar

1 Michelin Star 2026

Expression of the terroir

With a highly original approach to cooking, Chefs Loic Lebail and Axel Cesar's cuisine brings to life real and imaginary lands. Both inspire them to create dishes of incredible subtlety that redefine the notion of terroir. In the elegant restaurant of the Grand Hôtel du Lion d'Or 1774, discover signature dishes such as millefeuille of ceps.

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Closing dates

24/12/2026 to 25/12/2026

15/02/2027 to 11/03/2027

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Taste Sensations

As the seasons change, my menus invite you to sample flavours that may be new to you: little-known garden plants such as angelica, rocambole garlic, and borage and nasturtium flowers; foraged herbs, fruit and flowers such as shepherd's thyme, marsh mint, wild medlar fruit, mushrooms from the undergrowth and elderflower, not forgetting a delicately flavoured spice - grains of paradise - that had been overlooked for five centuries until I rediscovered it and reintroduced it into French cuisine.