Le France

Le France is a hotel-restaurant tucked in the Haut-Doubs mountains between Morteau and La Chaux-de-Fonds, offering a combined hospitality and gastronomic experience built around the local Jura terroir. The house highlights local sourcing and the regional wine culture and positions itself as a destination for short gourmet escapes and business meals. Contemporary decoration creates an atmosphere of elegance and conviviality; on-site spaces include a seminar room and hotel wellness facilities with a sauna. The kitchen is inventive and creative, emphasising contrasts, aromas and authentic flavours rooted in tradition while pursuing modern creativity and balance to produce refined, modern dishes. Chef Hugues Droz, Maître cuisinier de France, brings distinctions including service as private cook to a government minister, an Oscar for young chef, first prize at an international chocolate festival and a national innovation prize for pastry. Specialties comprise five-senses tasting menus offered in 4- and 5-sense formats conceived as multi-course sequences with successive small surprises and interactive moments; terrace-themed large plates priced €15–€19; an extensive Jura wine selection featuring Savagnin, Poulsard, Trousseau, Vin Jaune, Vin de Paille and Macvin; and award-winning chocolate and dessert creations.