Au Cœur de la Forêt

Au Cœur de la Forêt sits in the heart of the Montmorency forest, minutes from the Paris region; Françoise and André Touati have run the house for 20 years and it is a recognised, distinctive neighbourhood destination. The long-standing family operation pairs traditional French preparations with market sourcing. Set in a verdant forest, it offers an authentic, convivial atmosphere, an outdoor terrace and a changing natural backdrop through the seasons. Air conditioning is available within a green, rustic setting. 'La cuisine du Marché' guides a kitchen producing seasonal French dishes from fresh ingredients, 100% homemade on site; the chef renews the carte weekly to reflect market availability, emphasizing respect for product, authenticity, conviviality and quality. The restaurant highlights artisan wine producers as monthly picks and serves classic regional dishes. Specialties include fresh foie gras with old muscat; country terrine and Bellota ham; grilled small squid on the plancha with langoustine and saffron coulis; Scottish salmon carpaccio with fleur de sel and fresh fennel remoulade; Landes asparagus with vinaigrette, country bacon and poached egg; roast monkfish from Normandy with carrot mousseline and tarragon butter; veal kidney with cranberries in a Burgundy-style civet sauce and mashed potato; duckling magret from Vendée grilled in an herb crust with chanterelle jus.