L’Écrin de Marlène

L'Écrin de Marlène occupies the Galerie du Fer Cheval in Vichy, conceived in 1899 by architects Lecœur and Woog. It specialises in cuisine moderne and holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Philosophy rests on rigorous selection of products from local producers attentive to quality and the environment, exemplified by Michael Vial, an heliculteur in the Allier. Set menus and event menus (Mother's Day, the Music Festival) accompany an à la carte offering; Menu Origine and Menu Expression show net prices per person (drinks not included). Within a covered semicircular gallery of boutique shops and antiques, the restaurant's historic architecture is described as emblematic and charged with history. The space evokes a restored, intimate gallery atmosphere. The cuisine blends contemporary technique with regional French products, emphasising seasonal, locally sourced ingredients from carefully selected producers. Refined preparations include Skrei cod, Landes duck foie gras and Valrhona chocolate desserts. Specialties: Landes duck foie gras (mi-cuit); trout from Baigorri with Jerusalem artichoke (topinambour); Bison d'Auvergne prepared two ways; Nizerolles escargots (two preparations); Skrei cod from Norway with lemon butter and herbs; Valrhona Guanaja chocolate tart.