The Domaine de Clairefontaine,
Hotel and gastronomic restaurant in Isère
Situated in an idyllic setting in a 3-hectare park, surrounded by 300-year-old trees and freshwater ponds, the Domaine de Clairefontaine offers its guests an elegant and timeless cocoon in Isère.
In order to protect our guests and staff, and in accordance with the sanitary measures put in place by the government, we remind you that you will be asked to arrive with a mask, which you will of course be able to leave in the room and when you are seated at the restaurant table. The mask must be returned as soon as you enter the establishment. By respecting all these measures, we hope that this period will soon become a memory and that we will be able to welcome you normally again.
The hotels and restaurants enjoy a privileged location, 10 km from Vienne , 40 km from Lyon, in the village of Chonas L'Amballan.
Charming rooms & hotel services
La Maison, Hotel de Charme :
Built in the 17th century, the House offers you 6 rooms, two of which are family rooms. This charming hotel boasts an elegance and character characteristic of the period.
Les Jardins, 4 star hotel:
In the style of an old walnut dryer of the Dauphiné, Les Jardins is located 20 meters from the Domaine de Clairefontaine. This luxurious house benefits from the exceptional greenery of the surrounding park.
The Cottage *** :
Located 800 meters from the Domaine de Clairefontaine, this old Dauphine farmhouse offers 3-star services for its 12 rooms, in a fully renovated setting.
Gastronomic restaurant within the Domaine, or traditional cuisine at the Cottage bistro
In order to protect our guests and staff, and in accordance with the sanitary measures put in place by the government, we remind you that you will be asked to arrive with a mask, which you will of course be able to leave in the room and when you are seated at the restaurant table. The mask must be returned as soon as you enter the establishment. By respecting all these measures, we hope that this period will soon become a memory and that we will be able to welcome you normally again.
Philippe Girardon, Meilleur Ouvrier de France 1997, will charm you as much with his inventive cuisine as with his discoveries in Isère. In an elegant setting, our gastronomic restaurant in Isère suggests "natural" pleasures such as lobsters from the fish tank, herbs from the garden or eggs from our chickens...
The gastronomic restaurant is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays in low and mid season (except for groups and seminars on request). From mid-June to mid-August, it is open on Tuesday evening and closed on Wednesday lunchtime. It is also closed on Sunday evenings in November and December and for annual holidays from mid-December to mid-January.
Universe of gastronomy
A place of pleasure for gourmets, the Domaine de Clairefontaine's restaurants offer you a gourmet break, at Philippe Girardon's table or in the bistro.
The gastronomic restaurant, a Michelin-starred table, reveals a cuisine with Dauphiné references in a French-style décor, decorated with noble materials.
Authentic, chic and cosy, the Bistrot is a contemporary place that offers a service, from breakfast to dinner, on the theme of simplicity and freshness (open 7 days a week).
Wine world
Close to the prestigious and picturesque vineyards of Côte-Rôtie and Condrieu, Domaine de Clairefontaine is an ideal location for wine lovers.
In the heart of exceptional vineyards, our establishments offer you the opportunity to discover the Côtes du Rhône, both large appellations and small producers. We can advise you for your wine tasting visits.
The bistro
Located 800 metres from the Domaine de Clairefontaine, in Chonas-l'Amballan, the bistro invites you to savour a local cuisine rich in flavours.
Professional events
Independent and complementary, our rooms are perfect for the organization of your meetings, seminars, receptions and banquets in Isère, in the middle of nature...
The spirit
of the place
Hotel services
Close to Vienne and Lyon, in the Dauphiné region, the Domaine de Clairefontaine invites you into one of its universes, where every detail is thought out with the aim of satisfying you.
Enter this 3-hectare estate, a haven of calm and serenity, in the heart of Chonas L'Amballan. The Domaine de Clairefontainea pleasure to welcome you in one of its 24 rooms on the Estate or its 12 rooms in the Cottage, in classic or contemporary style depending on the chosen location. The establishment boasts a philosophy where friendliness, discretion and quality of service are the key words.
Hotels 3 or 4 stars, our establishments are distinguished by their styles, classic or contemporary, their stories respectful of the authenticity of the region and their atmospheres entirely dedicated to your well-being.
Pets are accepted in the rooms, with a supplement of 15 € per day per pet (not allowed in the gastronomic restaurant of the Domaine, accepted in the bistro du Cottage).
Girardon generation
In a quiet, beautiful green setting with trees three hundred years old, Laurence and Philippe Girardon warmly welcome you to their estate. Formerly a haven of rest for the Bishops of Lyon, the Domaine de Clairefontaine now extends over 3 hectares in the heart of the village of Chonas l'Amballan, and is home to 2 ranges of accommodation and its Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant. 800m from the Domaine, on the heights of the village is the Cottage, a 3*** hotel and its Chef's bistro.
The Domaine de Clairefontaine is a family home, with its crackling parquet floors, precious objects, master paintings and family anecdotes.
The attention to detail, the top-of-the-range service and the culinary mastery of Meilleur Ouvrier de France Philippe Girardon, make the Domaine a place where you love to come and go without moderation.
Laurence Girardon
A smile, personalised attention, advice, Laurence Girardon takes care of your well-being during your stay at the Domaine, in Isère .
Winner of the 2014 Trophée de l'Accueil et des Arts de la Table, she and Philippe Girardon form a fusional couple, passionate about their profession and nature.