Domaine de Clairefontaine

Domaine de Clairefontaine

105 Chemin des Fontanettes, 38121 Chonas-l'Amballan

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Staying at Domaine de Clairefontaine

Philippe and Laurence Girardon welcome guests to Domaine de Clairefontaine, a peaceful retreat set within a three-hectare wooded park filled with centuries-old trees. Located just outside the small village of Chonas-l’Amballan, the estate is home to three hotels and two restaurants.

This elegant family property has been carefully restored while preserving its authentic character. It is also renowned for its Michelin-starred restaurant, led by award-winning chef Philippe Girardon.

The rooms at Les Jardins, the estate’s four-star hotel, overlook a tranquil pond where swans glide against a beautiful green backdrop. Set within the former stables of Domaine de Clairefontaine, the hotel was renovated in the style of a traditional Dauphiné barn. Soft colours, limewashed furniture, hand-stitched quilts and linen curtains create a warm, refined and restful atmosphere in every room.

Photo credit: Frederic Durantet

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Romantic weekend in the Côte Rôtie region

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Rhone Valley romantic weekend

Côte-Rôtie & Condrieu + Refined hotel + Michelin-starred gourmet dinner

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Travellers' review - Domaine de Clairefontaine

  • Weekend in Condrieu and Côte Rotie

    Perfect break at Domaine Clairefontaine, very pleasant stay, top wine and food pairings, beautiful house. Great tasting of côte rôtie and Condrieu in the cellar, very warm welcome.

    Philippe L.

  • Parenthèse enchantée

    Superb stay. Everything was perfect, the tastings were enriching and interesting. The meal and overnight stay at the Clairefontaine estate were pure bliss.

    Nadège Q.

  • Superb weekend

    A very pleasant stay. Very nice meeting with Mr Boissonnet, a passionate winegrower with whom we spent most of the afternoon. The overnight stay and dinner at Domaine de Clairefontaine were magical. A beautiful place, warmly welcomed by all the staff. Excellent dinner, of course, with a Michelin star... Thank you for a wonderful time. We would have liked to have stayed an extra night... A good idea to consider as an option...

    Laurence R.

  • A stay on the côte rôtie

    Great stay, we enjoyed our whole weekend and will be going back with Vinotrip very soon. The meal at Domaine de Clairefontaine was sumptuous, thanks in particular to the sommelier who kept the dinner moving. On the first day, the wineries we visited were very attentive and answered all our questions. On the second day, we went for a hike in the vineyards, which was both sporty and scenic. The restaurant at lunchtime was also very enjoyable. We have nothing to complain about.

    Lola D.

  • An excellent stay!

    We would like to thank our children for giving us this opportunity. We tasted at the GUIGUAL estate, where we were delighted by the location, the welcome, the tastings and the museum.... Then we had the pleasure of meeting Monsieur BOISSONNET, who shared his love of the vine with us. He didn't hesitate to introduce us to 7 different wines and show us around his estate. Thanks to him for his welcome, his attentiveness, his kindness and for having given us a very rewarding vinotrip. Thanks to all For the Clairefontaine estate, I agree with one of your customers for the 3* rather than the 4*. but it was still an excellent stay

    Cecile H.

  • Very nice discovery

    We were delighted with our stay: both tastings were carried out with the utmost professionalism by people who are passionate about their work, and who were able to pass on their values to us. The stay at the Clairefontaine estate exceeded our expectations: an exquisite dinner and a particularly pleasant setting. The 2nd day's program had to be modified following the cancellation of the restaurant in Vienne, but we didn't lose out by having lunch on the banks of the Rhône in Condrieu. An excellent souvenir.

    Frédérique B.

  • JLM/LYN

    Very nice stay thanks to Vinotrip, domaine Stéphane Montez with an exceptional setting and quality wine, followed by the typical and authentic domaine Boissonet! A great visit and an excellent wine tasting. To round off this wonderful day: Domaine Clairefontaine, a magnificent, bucolic setting, a meal that exceeded our expectations with an excellent food and wine pairing. Finally, a small restaurant with a warm welcome and superb cuisine. In a word, a perfect stay.

    Jean-Louis M.

  • Weekend

    Very nice discovery thanks to Vinotrip, domaine Stéphane Montez with an exceptional setting and quality wine, followed by the typical and authentic domaine Boissonet! A great visit and an excellent tasting. To round off this wonderful day

    Chloe P.

  • stay in côte rotie

    Our stay on March 17 and 18, 2018 was super. the Niero and Boissonnet estates are very different but nice to see, very nice tastings in the 2 estates. As for the service at Domaine Clairefontaine, it was just magnificent, hotel, chef's meal and service too!

    Marie-Rose P.

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