Chez Christine
A restaurant in the Cité de Carcassonne
Chez Christine
A sunny bistro paying tribute to the cuisine of the South West and the Mediterranean. A place to live and a culinary experience where everything comes together to surprise guests, a true passion for the art of entertaining.
The décor is rooted in the history of the place, with a contemporary, bright look. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with natural, raw materials, light-coloured walls, antique objects and wine cabinets. The decor is by renowned architect Jean Philippe Nuel, and has been designed to create an elegant, soft ambience where naturalness makes its entrance.
Outside, take shelter under a pergola of wisteria to enjoy an enchanting setting in the heart of the Cité.
Local cuisine, past and present
A 4-handed kitchen
The menu is the work of Jérôme Ryon, Chef of the gastronomic restaurant La Barbacane in the legendary Hôtel de la Cité.
The cuisine is local and inspired by the region and the Mediterranean. The cuisine is both contemporary and traditional, and the combinations on offer break down the barriers between regions and eras.
Know-how
& passion
Both modern and traditional, Chez Christine's cuisine is deeply marked by its local roots. The produce is local and fresh, and the hospitality and generosity are as much a part of the service as the quality of the food. The twist on the plate adds an extra touch of soul that makes for a delicious experience.
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Our menus
A la carte
Menu Christine
Inputs
Semi-cooked foie gras, grape confit with Muscat de Saint Jean, homemade brioche - €25
OR
Cream of pumpkin soup, country ham and our farmhouse bread, walnut oil, pumpkin seeds - €20
OR
Carpaccio of seasonal vegetables, vegetable jelly, truffled mascarpone and herb shoots - €22
OR
Parisian-style gnocchi gratin, black and bethmale truffles, rocket sprouts - €25
OR
Boulgour with dried fruit and gogi berries, leeks in a savora mustard vinaigrette - €18
Dishes
Roast duck breast, melting endive with orange, bigarade juice. - 27 €
OR
Pan-fried scallops, chanterelle risotto with old parmesan, sauce - €31
OR
Roast back of skrei, cauliflower, capers, lemon and parsley, a Dubarry velouté - €27
OR
Pan-fried coloured carrots, parsnips and chickpeas from the Lauragais region, caraway and fresh coriander - €25
OR
Grilled Angus rib steak, mousseline and pan-fried ratte and cébettes potatoes, a beurre marchand de vin with Espelette chilli pepper - €28
OR
Fresh tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms, comté cheese, roasted hazelnuts and a light cream - €25
OR
Home-made Languedoc cassoulet with duck confit - €26
Cheese & desserts
Platter of local cheeses and honey €13
OR
Moelleux au chocolat coulant, salted butter caramel ice cream - €12
OR
Vacherin glacé, mango sorbet and vanilla ice cream, pineapple salpicon - €12
OR
Dark chocolate delight, crunchy almonds and hazelnut cream - €12
OR
Pineapple flambé with old rum and vanilla crumble - €12
All our meat is of French or EU origin
45€ excluding drinks - Served for the whole table
Inputs
Veal from Aveyron
Veal tartare with crispy onions
Gherkins and capers
OR
Soft-boiled egg
Crispy soft-boiled egg
Celery salad with trout roe
Dishes
Beef cheek
Braised beef cheek and vegetables from Rudy's
Braising juices
OR
Mediterranean mullet
Roast mullet and fondant potatoes
Creamed fumet and bottarga
Desserts
Exotic Pavlova
Combawa & coconut meringue, passion fruit cream
White chocolate ganache with fresh fruit
OR
Chocolate & coffee
Biscuit & coffee ice cream
Namelaka dulcey & Araguani moss
Selection of cheeses - €15
Food and wine pairing (2 glasses) - €20
Tuesday to Friday lunchtime, 12 noon to 1 p.m.
39€ for lunch and dinner - water included
Inputs
Prawns marinated in citrus fruit,
celery remoulade and granny Smith apples, with a cocktail sauce.
Or
Poached egg meurette,
Paris mushroom carpaccio, smoked bacon and croutons, onion pickles.
Or
Boulgour with dried fruit and gogi berries,
leeks in a savora mustard vinaigrette.
Choice of dishes
Roast Pyrenean trout steak,
mashed potatoes, salad and roasted fennel seeds, lemon butter.
Or
Confit of farmhouse pork belly,
stewed green cabbage and polenta with sweet spices, a short juice.
Or
Pan-fried coloured carrots,
parsnips and chickpeas from the Lauragais region, caraway and fresh coriander.
Choice of desserts
Homemade Baba with Cointreau and orange zest,
citrus salad with honey.
Or
Dark chocolate delight,
almond crisp with hazelnut cream.
All our meat is of French or EU origin
Every day from 12 noon to 2 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
99€ excluding drinks - Served for the whole table
Amuse-bouche
Depending on the chef's inspiration
Input
Aveyron tide
Smoked langoustines & tartare
Galabart cream with granny smith apple
Fish
Célerinag
Bay of the Somme scallops
Celeriac roll and purée with lobster butter
Cream of bard with coffee
Meat
The forgotten calf
Crispy sweetbreads
Parsnip crisps and purée
Veal juice
Dessert
Exotic souvenir
Rice pudding mousse and soft biscuit
Mango and passion fruit insert
Passion cream & puffed rice
Wine and food pairing (4 glasses) - €45
You can also try our cheese trolley - €20
Tuesday evenings to Saturday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm
A la carte dishes available on request
45€ excluding drinks - Served for the whole table
Inputs
Veal from Aveyron
Veal tartare with crispy onions
Gherkins and capers
OR
Soft-boiled egg
Crispy soft-boiled egg
Celery salad with trout roe
Dishes
Beef cheek
Braised beef cheek and vegetables from Rudy's
Braising juices
OR
Mediterranean mullet
Roast mullet and fondant potatoes
Creamed fumet and bottarga
Desserts
Exotic Pavlova
Combawa & coconut meringue, passion fruit cream
White chocolate ganache with fresh fruit
OR
Chocolate & coffee
Biscuit & coffee ice cream
Namelaka dulcey & Araguani moss
Selection of cheeses - €15
Food and wine pairing (2 glasses) - €20
Tuesday to Friday lunchtime, 12 noon to 1 p.m.
The wines
Excellence lies in attention to the thousand and one details, from the vine to the cellar, right through to the service of your wine.
Achieving the right match between food and wine, in the right glass, at the right temperature, reflecting the elegance of our dishes, sublimating the cuisine of our Chef and his brigade is an Art of Living. We cultivate it in our own way by selecting wines for you, but above all the people, the winemakers who reveal the grape varieties and terroirs throughout France, offering us a unique and timeless selection.
As Paul Claudel wrote: "The wines we choose create a triple communion: communion with the land from which it comes, communion with ourselves when we taste it and communion with others when we share it". Like you, he could have been part of our Cenacle!
Timetable
the restaurant
Open every day :
Lunch: from 12.00 to 14.00
For dinner: from 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
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The hotel
Le Donjon
Hôtel Le Donjon is a haven of peace opposite the Chez Christine restaurant, right in the heart of the medieval city. Peaceful green gardens, old stones that tell the story of 2000 years of history and 4 stars that make the hotel shine in the sky of Carcassonne.
RESTAURANT Chez Christine - Hôtel le donjon
4 Rue Porte d'Aude
11000 Cité de Carcassonne - France
04 68 25 95 72
info@hotel-donjon.fr
Open every day :
For lunch from 12.00 to 14.00
For dinner from 7.30pm to 9.30pm
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