Logis de la Cadène is set back from a charming little square in a small, sloping alleyway in the village, with its luminous stone walls and wisteria pergola.
Founded in 1848, Logis de la Cadène is the oldest restaurant in Saint-Émilion. Over the years, it has become a local institution, popular with visitors and locals alike.
Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal, whose family has lived in nearby Château Angelus since 1782, was drawn to this property with its close links to the history of Saint-Émilion. She bought it in the summer of 2013, with the aim of perpetuating this local institution and elevating it to the ranks of the region’s finest gastronomic restaurants.
It was a gamble that paid off: after an initial series of renovations in 2014, the little canteen of the time became a gastronomic restaurant, with a Michelin star following soon after in 2017. The guest rooms have been completely redesigned as charming suites, welcoming visitors in a warm and elegant atmosphere.
At the beginning of 2023, architects, workers and decorators moved in for a new series of work. Three new bedrooms have been created, and the restaurant has been completely renovated, with spacious kitchens and a new lounge for guests to relax in. When it came to the decoration, Laurent Château, a regular visitor to the Logis, brought in a few new touches, particularly for the lighting and furniture, while preserving the Logis philosophy: a family house where you feel at home.
In September 2023, part of the team was reshuffled around new Chef Thibaut Gamba, with one unchanging goal: to offer fine, gastronomic and elegant cuisine from the local terroir.
As in a beautiful family home, 8 bedrooms and suites have been fully restored on the first floor. In the same spirit as the restaurant, they retain the patina of time and the natural elegance of the finest raw materials. Each of the rooms has been named after a symbolic vintage - 1544, 1782, 1945, 1985, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2022.
At the initiative of the de Boüard de Laforest family, Maison de la Cadène opened its doors in 2016. Just a stone’s throw from the Logis, this 17th-century residence has been completely renovated to create a warm and comfortable retreat for families and friends. With 4 suites, a library, a lounge and areas for relaxation and well-being, this charming guest house is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the company of friends.
"With the team I have put together, I strive to maintain an exemplary level of welcome, in terms of both hospitality and gastronomy. We are guided on a daily basis by the idea of continuous improvement, with ever-higher requirements when selecting our products."
Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal
The Logis de la Cadène unveils its confidential table in the heart of the wine cellar.
Under the vaulted stone ceiling, push open the wrought iron doors and discover, like a well-kept secret, an elegantly laid table for up to four guests.
Chef Thibaut Gamba celebrates good French cuisine bourgeoise where sharing is the watchword with a range of prestigious pairings.
