3-Star Restaurant in Provence, Cassis
A sea-view house of cuisine
Facing the Cap Canaille, a limestone promontory overlooking the Anse de Corton, La Villa Madie stands in balance above the Mediterranean.
The breathtaking view crystallises the moment: the lapping of the water, the silhouette of a boat, the Soubeyranes cliffs ablaze under the sun.
Set back from the seaside resort, the site is protected, almost secret. In this intimate atmosphere, La Villa Madie welcomes with gentleness.
The relaxed service follows the Provençal rhythm, the decor is pure and curved, with blond wood and a terrace over the sea, while the landscape dictates the cuisine.
Cuisine of calanques and ecosystems
An ode to the Mediterranean. The cuisine of La Villa Madie merges with its Provençal terroir. The sea, the coastline, the Cassis hinterland, without artifice or compromise.
It is a cuisine of relief that harmonises iodine, saline tension, purity, mineral power and plant freshness.
On the plates, the markers are clear: the Mediterranean, always; plant life, ever-present; and those sauces, jus, broths and emulsions that envelop as much as they invigorate.
More than the seasons, chef Dimitri Droisneau sets himself the unpredictable calendar of nature.
At the pass, the creations capture the immediacy of the marine and terrestrial ecosystems of Cassis, in a clear, graphic signature that is always in motion.
The day's catch, different from yesterday's, the subtle shades of the coastline, the depth of herbs shifting under the sun, the acidity of citrus fruits: so many variations translated into a cuisine of high sensitivity.
A three-time Mediterranean waltz
The cuisine of La Villa Madie unfolds like a three-time waltz: the present, that of the produce of the moment and the pleasure of the instant; the past, where memories and gustative recollection surface; and a momentum towards tomorrow, carried by a vision of the avant-garde.
Dimitri Droisneau's creations are born of this subtle oscillation between emotion, history and projection, for an authored cuisine in constant evolution.
Drinking Provence and France
La Villa Madie's wine list lets you drink Provence and France in all their shades. The wines of Cassis - sunny, saline, taut and fresh on the whites - pair perfectly with Dimitri Droisneau's cuisine.
More than an aromatic profile, the list highlights the winemaker's craft, with a wide selection of artisan bottles, some little-known, favourite cuvées and gems discovered through tasting, alongside fine labels from great Houses.
1,700 to 1,900 references to explore wine-growing France, wherever passion takes root.
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La Villa Madie***
La Villa Madie is tucked into the Anse de Corton, on avenue du Revestel in Cassis, facing Cap Canaille and overlooking the Mediterranean. The restaurant is a few minutes' drive from the village centre and its harbour, on the road that follows the bay.
The house has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide, received in 2022, following a second star in 2014. It also features in the Gault & Millau guide with a score of 17.5 out of 20 and has been awarded four toques.
La Villa Madie has been led since 2013 by Marielle and Dimitri Droisneau. A native of Normandy, chef Dimitri Droisneau trained in leading Parisian houses, among them La Tour d'Argent, Le Bristol, Lucas Carton and L'Ambroisie, before making Provence his land of inspiration.
Mediterranean cuisine, built around the day's catch, wild foraging and the produce of our own gardens and orchards. Every plate follows the movement of the seasons and brings to light the local producers who surround the house.
La Villa Madie has a terrace set high above the shore, open to the Mediterranean panorama whenever the weather allows. Let us know your wish when booking: we will take it into account as far as availability permits, though we cannot guarantee it in advance.
The architecture is contemporary, the decoration all curves, pastel tones and pale wood, turned entirely towards the sea. Everything has been conceived so that the landscape remains the first setting of your meal.
Please tell us of your allergies and intolerances when booking, then remind us on your arrival. As our menus are created daily, this information allows us to examine possible adaptations with the kitchen beforehand.
Let us know your wishes at the time of booking: every request is examined by the kitchen, which will tell you what it can propose. Given sufficient notice, we can compose a coherent sequence rather than a simple substitution.
They are created daily, according to the mood of the Mediterranean and the growth of our gardens and orchards. The menus published on the website are given as examples and are no indication of what will be served on the day of your visit.
The kitchen favours the local catch, market gardeners and foraging in the surrounding hills. The chef holds that behind every product there is a producer, and that this is where all good cooking begins.