Les Morainières earns 3 stars

Michaël Arnoult, 48, and his wife Ingrid took over the isolated auberge in Jongieux in 2005 and rebuilt it into Les Morainières. (france24.com) Arnoult first received a Michelin star in 2007 and was elevated to a second star five years later, in 2012. (france24.com) The restaurant sits in a restored stone wine‑storehouse on a hillside above the Marestel vineyards, with views toward the Mont du Chat (Dent du Chat). (guide.michelin.com) The kitchen’s repertoire centers on local producers and seasonal game, fish and vegetables, with a signature crayfish tartare served alongside whipped mandarin and marigold butter and a jus made from the shells. (guide.michelin.com) The wine list is heavily weighted toward local whites—especially Roussette de Savoie from the Altesse grape—and recent renovations opened a lower dining level with a large picture window over the Rhône valley. (guide.michelin.com) Arnoult operates a compact, hard‑working kitchen often without a large brigade while Ingrid manages front‑of‑house; before Jongieux the couple worked together at the three‑star Flocons de Sel under Emmanuel Renaut. (guide.michelin.com) The Michelin updates were announced at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on March 16, 2026, a release that set the France & Monaco selection at 668 starred addresses in total, including 31 at the highest tier. (unoeilensalle.fr)