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
A new a pair of chefs who complement each other and are passionate about their craft : Gautier, head chef, and Léda, sous-chef. Having worked together for several years in various establishments, they now create a modern, instinctive cuisine in collaboration, deeply rooted in the local terroir.
Their strength lies in their natural rapport, their keen sense of organisation and a creativity forged together through shared experiences and encounters. Together, they are breathing new life into the cuisine at Chez Christine: a contemporary vision that respects the ingredients and is always focused on the pleasure of flavour.
Know-how
& passion
For Gautier and Léda, Cooking is a language : a direct expression of their personalities and sensibilities. Their culinary identity is reflected in “reimagined” regional dishes, elevated by modern techniques and a constant quest for perfection.
They champion a style of cooking:
• product-friendly, taking great care to avoid any wastage; ;
• committed, showcasing local producers; ;
• generous, where every dish tells a story; ;
• aesthetics, because enjoyment begins with the eyes.
Their aim: to offer authentic, modern and accessible cuisine that inspires curiosity and emotion.
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Our menus
A la carte
Menu Christine
Tapas
Inputs
Toulouse buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, grilled nectarines and walnut pesto €15
OR
Raw tuna, avocado, coconut milk and cucumber €18
OR
Duck foie gras with Floc Gascon, red berry sauce and homemade brioche €25
Dishes
Roast duck breast, crispy polenta, apricot and thyme blossom, Armagnac-reduced jus 27 €
OR
Cavatelli with a Parmesan and summer truffle sauce, brown mushrooms and rocket shoots 25 €
OR
Sea bass, courgette blossom in tempura, vegetable tian, lemon-flavoured beurre blanc €28
OR
Homemade Languedoc cassoulet with duck confit €24
Cheese & desserts
Platter of local cheeses €14
OR
Paris-Brest, vanilla and peanut praline 12 €
OR
Dark chocolate dessert with dulce de leche and peated whisky – €12
OR
Trèbes ear-shaped pastry, fresh blueberries, vanilla cream and a hint of violet €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
Green bean salad
almond milk siphon, garlic croutons and dried duck breast
Or
Green courgette soup
fresh mint, toasted focaccia, courgette tartare and fresh goat’s cheese
Choice of dishes
Candied aubergine,
fresh goat’s cheese, tomato sauce, pistachios and rocket
Or
Mediterranean-style grilled swordfish
Tomato sauce with capers and olives, roasted tomatoes and lemon-flavoured potatoes
Or
Cordon bleu with Bethmale,
country-style ham, potato purée with Kalamata olives and rocket cream
Choice of desserts
Dark chocolate dessert
milk jam and peaty whisky
Or
Trèbes Earpiece
fresh blueberries, vanilla cream and a hint of violet
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.
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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