Savoie earns 3 stars
The 2026 Michelin Guide rollout in Monaco awarded 62 new stars across Europe and elevated a restaurant in Savoie to rare three‑star status — a major signal for experiential luxury dining in the region (luxe-daily.fr). The guide frames a shift toward meals as multi‑sensory events, which makes Savoie a must‑visit escalation for culinary travelers in 2026 (luxe-daily.fr).
The MICHELIN Guide presented its France & Monaco 2026 selection at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on March 16, 2026, announcing 1 new Three‑Star restaurant, 7 new Two‑Star restaurants, 54 new One‑Star restaurants and 14 establishments awarded for an ethical approach. (michelin.com) Les Morainières, in the village of Jongieux (Savoie), was promoted from two to three stars and is led by chef Michaël Arnoult alongside his wife Ingrid. (lefigaro.fr) The Morainières operation opened in 2005 and had been on Michelin’s radar for years before this elevation to the Guide’s top tier. (tasteoffrancemag.com) It was the only restaurant to receive a third star in the 2026 France & Monaco list, making it the sole new addition to the three‑star circle announced at this year’s ceremony. (rfi.fr) With the promotion, the 2026 Guide counts 668 starred restaurants across France and Monaco — 31 Three‑Star, 84 Two‑Star and 553 One‑Star listings in total. (michelin.com) Regional fallout was immediate: local outlets reported a sharp spike in reservations at Les Morainières after the announcement, and three venues across Savoie and Haute‑Savoie received their first Michelin stars in this edition. (actu.fr)
