With two excellent exhibitions, one devoted to the representation of the suburbs in French painting, the other to the wardrobe of Empress Josephine, the town of Rueil-Malmaison is the ideal destination for a cultural weekend with the family. And when you think of exhibitions, you think of snacks! That's why we went in search of a nice address, which we found at the Relais de la Malmaison.
Housed in the main pavilion of this hotel, spa and golf complex, Les Terrasses du Relais offers a simple, well-executed menu, including a remarkable pheasant terrine with chanterelle mushrooms (with a top-notch artichoke mousse), an excellent risotto with lobster bisque and fresh prawns, a perfect fillet of beef and a very reasonable crumble-style pear tart.
With no fuss or extravagance, the menu offers a tight selection of classic dishes, including oysters and foie gras, making for a warm and inviting dinner... And on Sundays, it's brunch time! With a dozen or so events a year, the place offers theme days during which children's entertainers accompany the imposing hot and cold buffet. Next date: December 18, for a much-anticipated Christmas brunch.
A final detail: the hotel has a few beehives and makes its own honey!
Practical information:
Le Relais de la Malmaison
Menus from 24 to 36 euros
Brunch at 45 euros (22 euros for children)
Bookings on 01 47 32 01 33
Location
Relais de la Malmaison
93 Boulevard Franklin Roosevelt
92500 Rueil Malmaison
Access
RER Reuil-Malmaison
Prices
à partir de: €24
