Le Balcon

Located in Combeaufontaine at the crossroads of Burgundy, the Vosges, Haute‑Marne and Alsace, Le Balcon is a family-run auberge rooted in three generations. The kitchen serves refined regional cooking that emphasises classic technique and terroir, with a menu that adapts to market arrivals and offers daily suggestions. Christelle, the maîtresse de maison, presents over 200 French wines and advises on pairings. The house holds a Guide Michelin Bib Gourmand and has praise from Gault & Millau. Le Balcon combines polished service and a convivial family atmosphere for memorable small-group and family meals. The dining room is a characterful pink inn with blue‑green shutters, traditional décor and a warm, family‑oriented vibe. Cuisine is classic French and terroir-driven, focused on traditional recipes and seasonal produce; the kitchen makes many items in‑house, notably breads and ice creams, and serves seafood and meat reflecting regional tastes. Chef Jean‑Philippe Gauthier, heir to the family tradition, composes tasteful, delicate dishes. Signatures include a poultry terrine recipe passed down through generations, chicken with Vin Jaune and morels, rabbit terrine with foie gras, steamed lobster with a Savagnin broth, roasted langoustines with hazelnut oil, roasted spiced pigeon with croquettes, and a cart of matured cheeses offered at table.