The soul of a chef and a fisherman

The Chef

Christopher Coutanceau, a native of La Rochelle, grew up on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. A fishing and submarine hunting enthusiast, he spends his free time on the ocean and knows every hidden nook and cove of this Breton strait by heart.

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The Chef’s Table

Enjoy intimate moments in this exclusive restaurant space where Christopher Coutanceau invites you to delight in a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable gastronomical experience.

Savour a memorable, bespoke interlude, imagined just for you.

This private salon, which can host between 2 to 8 guests, offers you a fantastic behind-the-scenes glimpse of the restaurant.

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Menus & wines

Through his pure, delicate and iodized cuisine, the chef imagines a menu that is evermore eco-friendly as he pushes 'zero-waste' recipes to (and beyond) the limit. In addition to concern for the environment, you’ll enjoy a real taste discovery, where fabulous species of fish which are still rather unknown, such as whiting and wrasse, are centre staged.

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La Villa Grand Voile

Step into Christopher Coutanceau and Nicolas Brossard’s marine-themed residence, a former shipowner’s mansion – a member of Relais & Châteaux – located just a stone’s throw from La Concurrence Beach and the historic heart of La Rochelle. This oasis of calm with its 11 rooms and suites, nestling in a wooded courtyard featuring a heated pool, invites you to delight in an enchanting stay interspersed with gastronomic pleasures.

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