La Cage aux Fleurs

La Cage aux Fleurs is a colorful bistrot in Tain-l'Hermitage, in the heart of the Rhône Valley vineyards and close to the ViaRhôna. The house presents tasting and set-menu experiences linked to local wine producers and runs regular "parcelles" wine dinners in collaboration with domaines. Regional sourcing is highlighted, with meat labelled Origin France and fresh Melanosporum truffle from Ardèche, and the restaurant offers an extensive wine list and themed wine evenings. The interior, conceived by interior architect Julie Mathé, is chic, vegetal and relaxed, aiming for a plant-forward, contemporary and convivial setting. Cuisine is contemporary bistro cooking built on terroir-driven ingredients, with an emphasis on charcoal-grill techniques, seasonal truffle dishes, cocktails and regional wine pairings. Chefs Clément Mathé and Laurène Mathé returned to their region after working in several establishments around the world to open their first restaurant. Specialities include charcoal-grilled dishes, a Truffle tasting menu (Menu Truffe), a large marinated and grilled prawn, grilled duck breast with cromesquis, and a tomahawk steak of approximately 1 kg.