Empreinte, Gourmet restaurant within Hôtel & Spa Napoléon in Fontainebleau, France.
Description
Empreinte is a contemporary restaurant within Hôtel & Spa Napoléon that offers a rotating menu with two starters, two mains, and two desserts that change weekly. The focus remains on seasonal ingredients and the spontaneous flavors that emerge from combining them.
History
The restaurant sits within Hôtel Napoléon, a 16th-century building that once housed notable guests including a young Napoleon Bonaparte. This historical connection gives the location a sense of continuity with the past.
Culture
The restaurant practices contemporary French cooking that celebrates what local producers offer nearby. This approach means the kitchen values fresh ingredients and current tastes while staying connected to the region's food traditions.
Practical
The restaurant welcomes diners Wednesday through Saturday at lunch and dinner, with Sunday lunch service as well; reservations are recommended as seating is limited. Access from the hotel flows through elegant interior spaces, and the dining room itself balances comfort with modern design.
Did you know?
The dining room opens directly onto a garden courtyard, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor space and allowing guests to dine under open sky or partial shelter. This proximity to Fontainebleau's garden landscape creates an unusual link between meal and nature.
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