Chez Christine
A restaurant in the Cité de Carcassonne
Chez Christine
A sunny bistro paying tribute to the cuisine of the South West and the Mediterranean. A place to live and a culinary experience where everything comes together to surprise guests, a true passion for the art of entertaining.
The décor is rooted in the history of the place, with a contemporary, bright look. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with natural, raw materials, light-coloured walls, antique objects and wine cabinets. The decor is by renowned architect Jean Philippe Nuel, and has been designed to create an elegant, soft ambience where naturalness makes its entrance.
Outside, take shelter under a pergola of wisteria to enjoy an enchanting setting in the heart of the Cité.
Local cuisine, past and present
A 4-handed kitchen
The menu is the work of Jérôme Ryon, Chef of the gastronomic restaurant La Barbacane in the legendary Hôtel de la Cité.
The cuisine is local and inspired by the region and the Mediterranean. The cuisine is both contemporary and traditional, and the combinations on offer break down the barriers between regions and eras.
Know-how
& passion
Both modern and traditional, Chez Christine's cuisine is deeply marked by its local roots. The produce is local and fresh, and the hospitality and generosity are as much a part of the service as the quality of the food. The twist on the plate adds an extra touch of soul that makes for a delicious experience.
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Our menus
A la carte
Menu Christine
Inputs
Semi-cooked foie gras, sweet onion and raspberry confit, homemade brioche. 26 €.
OR
Pyrenean trout in gravelax, sour cream and dark bread toast €20
OR
Bufala mozzarella, tomato soup and coloured tomatoes, pesto 22 €.
OR
Melon and watermelon soup with Saint Jean de Minervois Muscat and Séchouan pepper €18
Dishes
Pluma of farmhouse pig glazed with tomato caramel €27
OR
Redfish sea bream, local courgettes, almonds and fresh mint, extra olive oil €27
OR
Roast duck breast with Roussillon peaches, grilled potatoes and rosemary jus 27 € € (in French)
OR
Fresh tagliatelle with cherry tomatoes, €25
OR
Grilled Angus parsley, potato churros with Espelette chilli and homemade ketchup €27
OR
Courgettes stuffed with sun vegetables and tomato sauce €25
OR
Home-made Languedoc cassoulet with duck confit - €26
Cheese & desserts
Platter of local cheeses and honey €13
OR
Breton shortbread, local strawberries, vanilla ice cream €12
OR
Roussillon apricots poached with verbena, sorbet and oreillettes €12
OR
Iced parfait with fromage blanc and raspberries €12
OR
Entremet with praline, apricot jelly and pistachio dacquoise €12
All our meat is of French or EU origin
45€ excluding drinks - Served for the whole table
Inputs
Veal from Aveyron
Veal tartare with crispy onions
Gherkins and capers
OR
Soft-boiled egg
Crispy soft-boiled egg
Celery salad with trout roe
Dishes
Beef cheek
Braised beef cheek and vegetables from Rudy's
Braising juices
OR
Mediterranean mullet
Roast mullet and fondant potatoes
Creamed fumet and bottarga
Desserts
Exotic Pavlova
Combawa & coconut meringue, passion fruit cream
White chocolate ganache with fresh fruit
OR
Chocolate & coffee
Biscuit & coffee ice cream
Namelaka dulcey & Araguani moss
Selection of cheeses - €15
Food and wine pairing (2 glasses) - €20
Tuesday to Friday lunchtime, 12 noon to 1 p.m.
39€ for lunch and dinner - water included
Inputs
Focaccia and goat's curd from Combelle,
pickled vegetables and herbs, summer truffle.
Or
Tuna ceviche,
cream of pea soup with fresh mint.
Or
Home-made gazpacho,
confit of tomatoes, peppers and croutons.
Choice of dishes
Swordfish à la plancha,
homemade ratatouille and virgin vinaigrette.
Or
Two ways of lamb shoulder,
conit and moussaka, a tomato juice.
Or
Candied summer vegetables,
a fresh tomato and basil vinaigrette.
Choice of desserts
Clafoutis,
with seasonal fruit.
Or
Brownies,
chocolate cherries.
All our meat is of French or EU origin
Every day from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
45€ excluding drinks - Served for the whole table
Inputs
Veal from Aveyron
Veal tartare with crispy onions
Gherkins and capers
OR
Soft-boiled egg
Crispy soft-boiled egg
Celery salad with trout roe
Dishes
Beef cheek
Braised beef cheek and vegetables from Rudy's
Braising juices
OR
Mediterranean mullet
Roast mullet and fondant potatoes
Creamed fumet and bottarga
Desserts
Exotic Pavlova
Combawa & coconut meringue, passion fruit cream
White chocolate ganache with fresh fruit
OR
Chocolate & coffee
Biscuit & coffee ice cream
Namelaka dulcey & Araguani moss
Selection of cheeses - €15
Food and wine pairing (2 glasses) - €20
Tuesday to Friday lunchtime, 12 noon to 1 p.m.
The wines
Excellence lies in attention to the thousand and one details, from the vine to the cellar, right through to the service of your wine.
Achieving the right match between food and wine, in the right glass, at the right temperature, reflecting the elegance of our dishes, sublimating the cuisine of our Chef and his brigade is an Art of Living. We cultivate it in our own way by selecting wines for you, but above all the people, the winemakers who reveal the grape varieties and terroirs throughout France, offering us a unique and timeless selection.
As Paul Claudel wrote: "The wines we choose create a triple communion: communion with the land from which it comes, communion with ourselves when we taste it and communion with others when we share it". Like you, he could have been part of our Cenacle!
Timetable
the restaurant
Open every day :
Lunch: from 12.00 to 14.30
For dinner: from 7.00 pm to 10.00 pm
The team
Chez Christine
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The hotel
Le Donjon
Hôtel Le Donjon is a haven of peace opposite the Chez Christine restaurant, right in the heart of the medieval city. Peaceful green gardens, old stones that tell the story of 2000 years of history and 4 stars that make the hotel shine in the sky of Carcassonne.
Contact us
RESTAURANT Chez Christine - Hôtel le donjon
4 Rue Porte d'Aude
11000 Cité de Carcassonne - France
04 68 25 95 72
info@hotel-donjon.fr
Open every day :
For lunch from 12.00 to 14.00
For dinner from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
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