La Cuisine de la Fontaignotte

La Cuisine de La Fontaignotte in Semur-en-Auxois is a bistronomic restaurant led by chef Martin, young and experienced from starred French houses. Owners rehabilitated a 17th-century hôtel particulier in 2017 and opened the restaurant in 2020; the house retains its historic structure and is bathed in light. Dishes and the daily plate evolve roughly every 15 days, and the restaurant is selected by the Michelin Guide as "Cuisine moderne." Interiors are warm, cozy and unpretentious, finished in responsible materials; a veranda and an interior dining room each seat around thirty. A large tree-bordered terrace and a small vaulted stone private table complete the layout, the terrace offering a panoramic view over Semur-en-Auxois and the surrounding valley. The kitchen pursues a spontaneous, creative, season-driven cuisine built on fresh farm products from local partners and agriculture raisonnée. Menus adapt to producers and change frequently to reflect seasonal produce, and the restaurant prioritises short supply chains, supporting Burgundian farmers and avoiding out-of-season or distant-sourced products. Offerings include a Menu déjeuner (Entrée + Plat du jour + Dessert), a two-course déjeuner option (Entrée + Plat or Plat + Dessert), a four-course Menu découverte, a six-course Menu découverte, the daily changing plat du jour and seasonal farm-to-table dishes.