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The restaurant dining room with the tables laid© Logis de la Cadène

Restaurant · Saint-Émilion

Logis de la Cadène

The oldest restaurant in Saint-Émilion, founded in 1848, now owned by the de Boüard de Laforest family (Angélus), with fine dining by Thibaut Gamba and a cave for light bites.

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Where
Saint-Émilion

What to eat

Gastronomic cooking by chef Thibaut Gamba, which the house describes as inventive and delicate, tied to the seasons and accompanied by great wines. As well as the restaurant, La Cave has its own booking and is the simplest way to eat here.

The house

Founded in 1848, it is the oldest restaurant in Saint-Émilion: a former family inn turned into a fine-dining restaurant and charming hotel. It stands on a little square in the centre, with a cobbled street, golden stone and a wisteria on a pergola, facing the bell tower of the Monolithic Church. It belongs to the de Boüard de Laforest family, who have run the Angélus vineyard for over two centuries.

Staying

Upstairs there are rooms and suites, and next door the Maison de la Cadène, an 18th-century house that can also be rented.

What to order: The chef's menu with a bottle from the area; for something lighter, La Cave.

Practical details

Opening hours

Check opening days and book on its website

Cuisine
gastronomic

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

House specialities

  • Seasonal menu by chef Thibaut Gamba

Tips

  • Book ahead It is a much sought-after table in season.
  • If you don't want a long menu, La Cave It has its own booking on the website.

Frequently asked questions

Where is it?

On Place du Marché au Bois, in the centre, opposite the bell tower.

Does it have rooms?

Yes, rooms and suites, and an 18th-century house.

Since when has it existed?

Since 1848.

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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