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.
FAQ
Fine Mediterranean cuisine, built around the day's catch, foraged ingredients and produce from our own gardens and orchards. Every dish follows the rhythm of the seasons and showcases the local producers of the land surrounding the restaurant.
The restaurant has been awarded three Michelin stars, earned in 2022, following a second star received in 2014. It is also featured in the Gault & Millau guide.
La Villa Madie has been run by Marielle and Dimitri Droisneau since 2013. A native of Normandy, chef Dimitri Droisneau trained in leading Parisian establishments, including La Tour d'Argent, Le Bristol, Lucas Carton and L'Ambroisie, before making Provence his source of inspiration.
Villa Madie has a terrace overlooking the Mediterranean, which is open whenever the weather permits.
Certain adaptations may be considered if requested in advance, at the time of booking. Our team will then let you know what is possible with the menu on offer.
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