Les Morainières Hits Three
Les Morainières just earned three Michelin stars for landscape‑inspired cooking set amid lakes and mountains — inspectors highlighted its terroir-driven approach ( ). The award positions it as a must‑visit for elevated regional cuisine in France’s 2026 lineup (x.com).
Les Morainières was confirmed as the sole new Three‑MICHELIN‑Star addition in Michelin’s 2026 France & Monaco selection announced from the Grimaldi Forum; Michelin’s press release is dated March 17, 2026. (michelin.com) The restaurant sits in the commune of Jongieux, Savoie, listed at 1400 Route de Marestel, and markets itself as a gastronomic house with on‑site guest rooms. (guide.michelin.com) Michaël and Ingrid Arnoult opened Les Morainières in 2005; Michelin notes the couple have developed the dining room and kitchen into a single family operation that now also offers a six‑bedroom guest house. (michelin.com) Michelin’s profile traces Michaël Arnoult’s training to Montargis hotel school and credits stints overseas and at Les Flocons de Sel—where he worked under Emmanuel Renaut—as formative to his mountain‑influenced cooking. (michelin.com) The 2026 selection added 62 new stars across France and Monaco — 1 new three‑star, 7 new two‑star, and 54 new one‑star entries — bringing the total roster to 668 Michelin‑starred establishments. (michelin.com) Regional coverage noted the award as a rare local coup for Savoie, describing Les Morainières as the only new triple‑star in this year’s list and capturing celebratory scenes around chef Michaël Arnoult after the announcement. (francebleu.fr)
