Our take
Signature cooking that tells the story of the Sancy through its producers and the long time of fermentation, with three Ecotable macarons and two toques in the Gault&Millau 2026.
On the edge of La Bourboule, Thomas Perron's restaurant cooks the Sancy through the seasons, with fermentation as the common thread.
On the road to Saint-Sauves, Thomas Perron cooks with time: in his kitchen, fermentation is at the heart of the plate. He was born in the Massif, into a family that processed produce to make it last: preserves, charcuterie, salting, smoking. Today, he cultivates koji, brews misos and makes amazakes.
Here, 90% of the produce comes from local producers: livestock farmers, market gardeners, freshwater fishermen, cheesemakers, foragers. The menus change with the harvests. Laura Perron puts together the wine and drinks list: more than 200 references, and no industrial soda.
At lunchtime on weekdays, the Plaisir Pressé menu starts at €25 (2026 prices). If you have time, the Voyage en Auvergne and À Fleur de Terre menus (the vegetarian option) come as seven or nine courses, at €70 and €90 in 2026.
Why we love it
- Home fermentation: koji, miso, amazake
- 90% local producers
- More than 200 wines and drinks
- 3 Ecotable macarons
- 2 toques and 13.5/20 in the Gault&Millau 2026
Top tip
On Monday lunchtime, only the Plaisir Pressé menu is served (2026 menu). For the nine-course menu, come on Friday evening, Saturday evening or Sunday lunchtime (autumn 2026 hours).
Before you go
- Booking compulsory, online or on 04 73 21 52 33.
- Open Monday, Thursday and Sunday lunchtimes, Friday lunchtime and evening, Saturday evening; closed Tuesday and Wednesday (autumn 2026 hours).
- Vegetarian: ask for the À Fleur de Terre menu, served on every opening day except Monday (2026 menu).
- Allergy or special diet: let them know at least 48 hours ahead. The kitchen does not adapt to gluten-free, lactose-free or vegan diets.
- Children's menu at €35 on request (2026 price).
Practical info
- Address
- 5960 Route de Saint-Sauves, 63150 La Bourboule, France
63150 La Bourboule - Monday12h–13h
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday12h–13h
- Friday12h–13h, 19h30–20h30
- Saturday19h30–20h30
- Today12h–13h
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