In Burgundy, the gourmet restaurant La Ferme de la Ruchotte
The story of La Ferme de la Ruchotte begins with the vision of Frédéric Ménager, former second-in-command at Alain Chapel’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Driven by a passion for quality products and respect for culinary traditions, Frédéric decided to settle in Bligny-sur-Ouche to create a unique farmhouse inn. His goal: to raise heritage breeds of poultry and offer authentic cuisine, in harmony with nature and the seasons.
Frédéric Ménager: a chef, breeder, and market gardener
Frédéric Ménager is an atypical chef, combining the roles of breeder, market gardener, musician, and consultant. His philosophy is based on a holistic approach to cuisine, where each ingredient is carefully grown or raised on site. This "from farm to fork" approach guarantees unparalleled freshness and quality, while ensuring full product traceability. Praised by the press and recommended by France’s greatest Michelin-starred chefs, Frédéric Ménager prefers to see stars in his guests’ eyes rather than in gastronomic guides. This is no less true, according to many Michelin-starred chefs and guides other than Michelin, one of the best gourmet restaurants in Burgundy.
The establishment’s organic philosophy
La Ferme de la Ruchotte is certified organic and is dedicated to raising heritage poultry breeds, such as the Barbezieux and the Rouge des Ardennes turkey, as well as growing organic vegetables. This environmentally friendly and animal-welfare approach is central to the establishment’s philosophy. The farm’s produce is used directly in the kitchen, offering diners an authentic and sustainable culinary experience and making the restaurant a mecca of gastronomy in Burgundy.
A reinvented haute bourgeois cuisine in the heart of gastronomic Burgundy
The cuisine at La Ferme de la Ruchotte is inspired by 18th-century haute bourgeois cuisine, revisited with a contemporary twist. The menus, developed according to the seasons and the farm’s available produce, offer dishes such as vol-au-vent à la bourgeoise, pâté en croûte, crayfish bisque, and poultry raviole. Each dish is an ode to the Burgundian terroir, prepared with technical mastery and evident passion.
A unique gastronomic experience in Burgundy
For those looking for a gourmet restaurant in Burgundy, La Ferme de la Ruchotte offers an unparalleled experience. The farm’s warm atmosphere, combined with the exceptional quality of the dishes served, makes this establishment a popular destination for epicureans from around the world. Guests can also discover the farm’s secrets during guided tours, deepening their understanding of the "farm-to-fork" philosophy.
