Le Bourgeon

Le Bourgeon opened in Alby‑sur‑Chéran, halfway between Annecy and Aix‑les‑Bains, after co‑founders Adrien Lavorel and Enzo Duchesne renovated a former village restaurant. The house pursues a philosophy of bringing people closer to the living world through a cuisine that respects the environment and local terroirs. Adrien Lavorel curates an eclectic wine selection that highlights the wines of the two Savoies; the restaurant maintains a cellar of over 120 references and offers curated pairings. Le Bourgeon holds a Bib Gourmand and provides signature tasting experiences and gift boxes. The restaurant sits in the heart of the medieval village, surrounded by colourful houses and sheltered under stone arcades. Imagery suggests an intimate, thoughtfully renovated interior with seating arranged as an epicurean table concept in a cosy village setting. The cooking is contemporary and seasonal, inspired by the vegetable world and constructed around produce from short supply chains. The menu is plant‑inspired and privileges raw, unprocessed products, with compositions that echo nature. Enzo Duchesne is the chef, presented as a young, engaged practitioner who champions flavour using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Specialties include La Balade Éphémère, a seven‑step blind tasting menu for two; seasonal, vegetable‑focused tasting menus; and Formules priced between €35 and €75 (excluding drinks), with pairings that include both beer and wine options.