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In the Hotel de Paris in Monte-Carlo, one of the finest hotels in the world, Alain Ducasse presents his Riviera cuisine:
“If it had to be one colour, it would be the blue of the Mediterranean sea. If it had to have only one taste, it would be the subtle yet flavoursome taste of olive oil. If it had to be described in a single word, it would be ‘essential’.”
The dining room is decorated in the style of 17th century Versailles, a place of gold and sparkling light, in which the entire décor and every piece of china adds to its striking sophistication.
A mini-dining room in the heart of the kitchens, called the ‘Aquarium’, has a bank of 6 video screens and is used by Alain Ducasse to entertain certain guests and friends.
The Mediterranean … the cuisine of the Louis XV restaurant makes wonderful use of the produce associated with it – fruit, vegetables, iodine rich rock fish.
From the mountains to the sea – the colourful dishes reflect local flavours which are basic and strong, sometimes to the point of bitterness, but also sweet tastes, sun drenched, heavy and rich, smelling of the earth.
The menu is a veritable symphony of tastes, composed and conducted by Franck Cerutti. It changes with the seasons and includes a number of themes : the vegetable garden, the sea, the farm, the pasture, etc.
" The region where I live, the tastes and colours of my childhood, tales of exile in Italy and long journeys to the Far East – all these things influence my cooking at the Louis XV. I am not looking to perform culinary exploits but to offer my guests the chance to enjoy some essential pleasures. This can only be achieved by the appropriate combination and correct preparation of ingredients. That is the secret. " FRANCK CERUTTI, Chef de cuisine.
Size of restaurant : 50 seats
Dressing: Jacket required and tie recommended.
Weekly closing: Tuesday & Wednesday, except Wednesday evenings, from June 18 to August 20, 2008 (inclusive).
Annual closing: - November 27 to December 27, 2007 (inclusive), restaurant re-opens on the evening of December 28, 2007 - February 12 to February 27, 2008 (inclusive), restaurant reopens on the evening of February 28, 2008 - December 1st to December 30, 2008 (inclusive), restaurant reopens on the evening of December 31, 2008.
Place du Casino
MC 98 000 Monaco Tél. : +377 98 06 88 64
Fax : +377 98 06 59 07
MC 98 000 Monaco Tél. : +377 98 06 88 64
Fax : +377 98 06 59 07
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