Menu to Taste

Plenitude

Mediterranean · Paris · Michelin Three Stars · Chef Arnaud Donckele

Plénitude opened in 2021 within the restored La Samaritaine building on the banks of the Seine as part of the Cheval Blanc Paris hotel, earning three Michelin stars by 2023. Chef Arnaud Donckele, who previously held three stars at La Vague d'Or in Saint-Tropez, brings his Mediterranean-inflected approach to Paris with a focus on essences, bouillons, and concentrated flavors. The 26-seat dining room on the first floor offers views of the Pont Neuf and the river, with interiors by Peter Marino combining contemporary art with classical Parisian elegance.

8 quai du Louvre, 75001, Paris, Paris

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Menu

Cocktails

  • "Sail Away Together" menu (3 savory + 1 sweet + cheese) (475)
  • Cheval Blanc Signature (11) — The hotel's signature cocktail, crafted to complement the dining experience.
  • À la carte wine (modest bottle, shared) | ~ (60)

Dishes

  • Consommé et Absolue Fumée - Consommé with Smoked Absolue — Crystal-clear consommé with a subtle smoked essence.
  • Dessert Principal - Main Dessert — The grand finale: a complex dessert showcasing pastry artistry with unexpected flavor combinations.
  • Langoustine et Absolue de Crustacés - Langoustine with Crustacean Absolue — Sweet langoustine elevated by a concentrated 'Absolue' essence capturing the pure intensity of crustaceans.
  • Sail Away Together (475)
  • Tarte Fine aux Pommes - Apple Tart (28) — Delicate thin apple tart, caramelized to perfection. House specialty of Plénitude.
  • Caviar Osciètre - Oscietra Caviar Service (195) — Premium Oscietra caviar with traditional accompaniments at Plénitude.
  • Homard Bleu à la Carte - Blue Lobster à la Carte (175) — Brittany blue lobster prepared to order.
  • Menu Symphonie - 6 Acts (495) — The complete Plénitude experience: six 'acts' showcasing Chef Donckele's revolutionary 'Absolues' sauce philosophy.
  • Menu Fuguons Ensemble - 4 Acts (4) — A shorter journey through four 'acts' of Donckele's signature cuisine.
  • Menu options (495)

Tasting Menu

  • 8-Course Symphony (tasting menu) (495)
  • Tasting Menu (405)
  • Symphony Tasting Menu (495)
  • "Symphony" tasting menu (6 courses + cheese) (495)
  • Tasting Menu (À la carte format, 3 savoury + 1 sweet) (405)

Wines

  • Château Cheval Blanc - Red Bordeaux (11) — Premier grand cru classé A from Saint-Émilion.
  • Wine is available by the glass, with options starting around (22)

The Experience

An intimate room with an urban view and in a historic setting. The meal is structured around a tasting menu.

Phone: +33 1 79 35 50 11

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