La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, France


La Grenouillère is a Relais & Châteaux property in La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, France, that combines a century-old family restaurant with contemporary design and accommodation. Under Chef Alexandre Gauthier, the property operates a two-Michelin-star restaurant serving radical cuisine rooted in the local landscape. Guests can stay in 14 rooms and suites, including distinctive wooden huts set in the gardens.
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La Grenouillère is located in La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, near Montreuil-sur-Mer in the Hauts-de-France region. The property overlooks gardens and is positioned within reach of regional attractions including golf courses 15 and 25 kilometers away, coastal walks, and nature trails. The surrounding area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, fishing, sailing, canoeing, and water sports.
The property offers 14 rooms and suites across several categories. The Suite Junior Canche and Suite Junior Comble are compact rooms (20 and 30 square meters respectively), while the Hutte accommodations are 32-square-meter garden huts with balconies or terraces set in natural surroundings. The Maison de la Source suites span 60 square meters with king beds and views toward the forest. Larger villas accommodate groups with two or three bedrooms.
The garden huts are distinctive: wooden structures with natural materials, earth-tone interiors, and large bay windows facing the forest. Each is designed as a retreat that emphasizes connection to nature.
The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and is helmed by Chef Alexandre Gauthier. The cuisine is described as radical and rooted in local ingredients, sourcing freely from the sea and from hunting and gathering. The dining room opens onto the gardens and greenery, creating a direct connection between the natural setting and the kitchen's philosophy.
On-site facilities include a sauna, car park with electric charging station availability, and internet access throughout the property. The property welcomes families, with children's amenities and services including babysitting, kids' menus, and highchairs.
Nearby activities include golf courses, nature hiking trails, walks on the beach, biking and mountain biking, fishing, sailing, canoeing and kayaking, and water sports. A jogging track is available on the grounds.
The property preserves century-old buildings that originally housed a family restaurant. Two new structures—metallic marquees designed by architect Patrick Bouchain—extend the dining and accommodation areas and blend modern design with the historic setting. The overall approach emphasizes poetic and artistic design alongside functional architecture.
Editorial verification: La Grenouillère is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
La Grenouillère combines a century-old family restaurant with a two-Michelin-star kitchen under Chef Alexandre Gauthier, historic buildings preserved alongside contemporary design by architect Patrick Bouchain, and distinctive garden accommodation including wooden huts.
The property offers 14 rooms and suites: Suite Junior Canche and Comble (20–30 square meters), Hutte accommodations (32 square meters with terraces), Maison de la Source suites (60 square meters), and villas sleeping groups of 4 or 6.
The restaurant holds two Michelin stars and serves radical cuisine rooted in local ingredients sourced from the sea and hunting and gathering. The dining room opens onto the gardens.
Yes. The property accepts children and offers babysitting, kids' menus, connecting rooms, and highchairs. Pets are welcome in at least one room.
The region offers golf courses 15 and 25 kilometers away, nature hiking trails, coastal walks, biking and mountain biking, fishing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and water sports.
The wooden huts are designed with natural materials, earth-tone interiors, and large bay windows facing the forest, offering guests an immersive connection to nature.
Check-in is from 3 p.m. and check-out is before 12 p.m.
La Grenouillère is affiliated with Relais & Châteaux; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
La Grenouillère is in La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, France. Address: La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, Montreuil-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France.
| Location | La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, France |
|---|---|
| Address | La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil, Montreuil-sur-Mer, Hauts-de-France, France |
| Brand / alliance | Relais & Châteaux |
| Official website | relaischateaux.com |
| Area guide | La Madelaine-sous-Montreuil luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
Sources: relaischateaux.com/gb/hotel/la-grenouillere/
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