Villa Madie as seen by the press (Yonder, May 2026)
Villa Madie, a favourite of Yonder magazine
A fresh look at La Villa Madie
In May 2026, the travel and lifestyle magazine Yonder published an in-depth review of La Villa Madie, hailing it as one of the most sought-after restaurants in the south of France. Perched high above the Anse de Corton, Marielle and Dimitri Droisneau’s restaurant is described as an almost secret spot, set apart from the hustle and bustle of Cassis’s seaside resort, where, according to the journalist, the cliffs, the pine forest and the Mediterranean Sea combine to create a setting that no architect could ever have imagined.
When asked about this panorama, the chef confides that he simply seeks to capture this beauty on the plate, summing up the entire philosophy of his cuisine in just a few words.
Cuisine that evokes emotion
The article also looks back at the chef’s career, from his apprenticeship with Michel Canet in Alençon through to his formative years at La Tour d’Argent, Lucas Carton, Le Bristol and then L’Ambroisie under Bernard Pacaud, his mentor. A traditional and demanding career path, which has shaped a style of cooking that is ultimately less showy than in other Michelin-starred restaurants, but resolutely focused on emotion and passing on culinary traditions, right down to the names of the dishes, which are in Provençal patois.
The journalist dwells at length on several of the restaurant’s signature creations: the sardine prepared using every part of the fish, the line-caught sea bass cooked to perfection, the red mullet surrounded by a constellation of seafood, and the carabineros prawns enhanced with red berries – all dishes which, in his view, capture the essence of the sea in a single mouthful.
A place you’ll need to book well in advance
Yonder’s verdict is clear: La Villa Madie is one of the most sought-after restaurants on the Mediterranean coast, particularly on sunny days, when the terrace becomes one of the most spectacular spots on the coast. This confirms, once again, the restaurant’s place amongst the leading gastronomic destinations in the South of France.