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The farmhouse restaurant & inn in Bligny-sur-Ouche: Classic Organic French Fare

Frédéric Ménager is, without a doubt, one of France’s most alternative chefs. Ménager honed his skills as sous-chef at three Michelin Star Chef Alain Chapel’s restaurant and is now offering you a once-in-a-lifetime gastronomic experience in Côte d’Or. Lauded by the greatest Michelin Star Chefs, his restaurant in Bligny-sur-Ouche is restyling classic French country style cooking with an Haute Cuisine interpretation that transcends traditional flavors. Ménager has the soul of a farmer and his recipes are beautifully in tune with the seasons and the produce grown on his farm. His everchanging daily menu pushes the boundaries of sustainable farming and eating - La Ruchotte®, from farm to table…

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Indoctrinated in the belief that the quality of ingredients is measured by the conditions in which they were created and the care taken to ensure that they thrive.

Sébastien Ladermann - Magazine "Le Temps"
Sébastien Ladermann - Magazine

The Vol au vent

The Ferme de La Ruchotte’s signature fine dining experience in Bligny-sur-Ouche, France

  • Crayfish
  • Poulard
  • Veal
  • Quenelles
  • Truffles
  • Morels

Restyling classic XVIII Century French country style cuisine

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Notes & Cuisine

Music flows at the center of Frédéric Menager’s life. A talented electric guitarist, his favorite genre is Heavy Metal - a highly amplified hard rock that revolutionized music by diverging from blues and drawing inspiration from Punk. Frédéric was initially galvanized by bands from the 70’s yet his eclecticism led him to explore countless avenues of music.

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Heritage Chicken Breeds

Heritage Chicken Breeds

20 years of know-how!

La Ferme de la Ruchotte is pleased to announce the launch of the reservation of its first cutting knife. A knife designed and studied based on more than 20 years of cooking expertise, exceptional grip and flawless sharpness. Frédéric Ménager has put all his know-how into the development of this kitchen “instrument” like no other. Many steps were necessary to achieve a result that fully met Frédéric Ménager’s expectations!

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