General Travel News

France gets 26th Michelin 3 star restaurant

The 2012 edition of the French Michelin guide has handed out a rare three-star ranking to a restaurant tucked into the French Alps, one of just 105 establishments deemed “worth the trip”, according to the secretive estimation of Michelin inspectors.


Chef Emmanuel Renaut’s restaurant Flocons de Sel in Megève, France has become the country’s 26th restaurant to join the ranks of establishments like Alain Ducasse at the Plaza Athénée and Guy Savoy in the exclusive three-starred club.

However, the newest addition is still not enough to unseat Japan as the culinary capital of the world, which boasts 32 three-starred establishments.


Meanwhile, the menu at Flocons de Sel is built around traditional Savoyard cuisine from the mountainous regions of southeastern France.


On their current winter menu are dishes like Jerusalem artichoke in butter noisette sauce, with cloves and Alps truffles, and local fish from Lac Leman with leeks and and a lemon paté.


Other notable new additions in this year’s guide include Le Sur Mesure at the Mandarin Hotel by celebrity chef Thierry Marx, who is a fixture on French TV, and L’Abeille at the Shangri-La Hotel, by Philippe Labbé.


In total, there was one new three-starred restaurant, 10 new two-starred eateries, and 58 new restaurants to earn a single star this year.

More General Travel News
Korean Air sends special World Expo 2030 Busan livery charter flight to Paris
Art Jameel - Poetry to Politics on display in Dubai through Jan 7 2024
Visit Vaud in Switzerland this summer
Latest Travel News
Art Jameel - Poetry to Politics on displ...
Visit Vaud in Switzerland this summer...
Abu Dhabi Festival Co-production of The ...
Featured Sights To See
ChangGyeong-gung Palace

ChangGyeong-gung Palace

Seoul, South Korea

It was built in 1104 for the kings of the Koryo Dynasty as a summer palace and became one of the main palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace is connected to the Jongmyo Shrine which was used for sacrificial rites in the Joseon Dynasty.  The palace faces east to west, instead of the usual north to south. Admission: Adults (19 to 64 years old): 1,000 won; Groups: 800; Children (7 to ...

Stedelijk Museum

Stedelijk Museum

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The museum is organizing exhibitions, projects, workshops and other activities at various venues throughout Amsterdam. Stedelijk Goes to Town is a countdown to the grand re-opening on the Museumplein. For most of 2009, items from Stedelijk's fantastic collection will be on show in major exhibitions at other locales in Amsterdam.            &...

Fish Market

Fish Market

Muscat, Oman

This attraction will certainly heighten your senses-particularly the sense of smell. Mutrah is the central port area of Muscat, and as a result is a prime location for the sale of the daily catch. Early risers (or fish lovers) might enjoy this market, which will throw you head first into Omani culture and tradition. Timings: Daily 6-10am   ...

St. Michan's Church

St. Michan's Church

Dublin, Ireland

The original Saint Michan's Church was a Danish castle built in 1095, though the current building was built much more recently, in 1686.  It is the only remaining churches in Ireland that was originally founded by Vikings.  The exterior isn't particularly remarkable, but the interior features excellent woodwork, stained glass, and an organ dating to 1724.  It was here that Handel su...