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 designed by Jérôme Ryon, Chef of the gastronomic restaurant La Barbacane in the legendary Hôtel de la Cité, and cooked by one of the talented young artisans of taste he trained, Mickael Espinet, now head of the kitchens at Chez Christine.
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
Breakfast menu
Menu Christine
29€ excluding drinks - 3 courses including coffee
Except weekends and public holidays
Input
Porcini mushroom soup
Local ham
Farmhouse bread
Parsley oil
Dish
Pan-fried guinea fowl breast from the Lauragais region
Large roasted vegetables
Vanilla juice
Dessert
Saffron poached Williams pear from Marseillette
Streuzel house
All our meat is of French or EU origin
Every day from 12pm to 2pm
39€ excluding drinks - 3 courses including coffee
Choice of starters
Canada char from la Fageolle
Candied Jerusalem artichokes with hazelnut and shallot vinaigrette
Or
Fresh plural cabbage
White, purple, yellow, romanesco, foie gras with mild spices and dried duck breast, dried fruit marinade
Choice of dishes
Pan-fried scallops
Braised garden endives, citrus fruit, beurre blanc
Or
Roast loin of farmhouse pork
Steamed vegetables and ginger, short juice
Choice of desserts
Figs from Banyuls
Vanilla ice cream
Or
Moelleux au chocolat coulant
Salted butter caramel ice cream
Cheese option: €6
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.
99€ excluding drinks - Served for the whole table
Amuse-bouche
Depending on the chef's inspiration
Input
Aveyron tide
Smoked langoustines & tartare
Galabart cream with granny smith apple
Fish
Célerinag
Bay of the Somme scallops
Celeriac roll and purée with lobster butter
Cream of bard with coffee
Meat
The forgotten calf
Crispy sweetbreads
Parsnip crisps and purée
Veal juice
Dessert
Exotic souvenir
Rice pudding mousse and soft biscuit
Mango and passion fruit insert
Passion cream & puffed rice
Wine and food pairing (4 glasses) - €45
You can also try our cheese trolley - €20
Tuesday evenings to Saturday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm
A la carte dishes available on request
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 14.00
For dinner: from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
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.
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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