La Licorne Royale

La Licorne Royale is a gastronomic restaurant in the heart of Lyons‑la‑Forêt that offers a historic and culinary experience in an atypical, elegant setting. The house operates at lunch and dinner on specified days, publishes seasonal and special‑event menus such as a Saint‑Valentin menu, and presents a dedicated wine list; its combination of on‑site sourcing and a striking historical dining room makes it a distinctive destination in the region. The dining room is atypical and elegant, where guests may eat amid the letters of Napoléon Bonaparte and his marshals, blending historic charm with a refined gastronomic setting. The kitchen delivers modern, inventive cooking that concentrates on seasonal ingredients. Chef Christophe Poirier leads the kitchen; he trained in prestigious, sometimes starred houses, was named a Gault & Millau Young Talent in 2009, won the Prosper Montagné prize in 2015, and earned the restaurant’s first Michelin star in 2014. Specialties include filet d'agneau en croûte, dishes using seasonal produce from the hotel's vegetable garden and farm, and blends of Southern flavors with authentic Normandy products.