Frédéric Molina à Forêt Ivre

Forêt Ivre is the new gastronomic restaurant from Maison Molina in Vailly, Chablais, Haute-Savoie, set in a building dating from 1800. It is a life project for the Molinas to reconnect people with the land, offering a sensory gastronomic experience and four refined rooms facing the alpine panorama. The house opens onto the Forêt Ivre biotope and high peaks of the Géoparc du Chablais; the interior combines raw materials, natural textures and a centuries-old beam framework, creating refined organic warmth. Tableware and decor feature work by local ceramists, bespoke cutlery and site-specific art, producing an intimate, tactile, nature-focused setting. The cuisine is instinctive and contemporary, at the crossroads of vegetal, meat and lacustrine influences and rooted in seasonal, garden-led sourcing. Techniques emphasise acidity, measured salinity and noble bitterness, with intuitive plating that preserves each dish's connection to its origin. Frédéric Molina leads the kitchen and has held a Michelin star since 2019 and a Green Star since 2020. Specialties include a 52 seasons tasting, vegetal-focused seasonal creations, meat-and-lacustrine pairings and dishes showcasing produce from the on-site "nourishing" garden.