La Bouitte

La Bouitte, a Five-Star Hotel and Two-Michelin-Starred Restaurant in the French Alps

La Bouitte is a mountain property in the hamlet of Saint Marcel, in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, in France's Savoie region, near Les Menuires. It brings together a five-star hotel, a two-Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant, a mountain bistro, and a spa. The property is part of the Relais & Châteaux collection.

The family-run project is led by René and Maxime Meilleur, father and son, along with Marie-Louise and Delphine Meilleur. The website presents it as an alpine family home, with old timber, local stone, and warm textiles.

René & Maxime Meilleur Fine-Dining Restaurant

The two-Michelin-starred restaurant is led by René and Maxime Meilleur. The restaurant describes its cooking as distinctive and personal, shaped by selected producers and its connection to Savoie. The menu and tasting options center on this culinary identity and those relationships with local producers.

Dining is complemented by a wine selection and opportunities to take part in wine dinners and events.

Simple & Meilleur Bistro

Simple & Meilleur is the property's more casual dining option, located above the village of Saint-Martin-de-Belleville. It focuses on traditional ingredients and signature Savoie recipes. The space includes a mountain-style dining room, a wine bar and cellar, and small plates.

Accommodations: Rooms, Suites, and a Chalet

The hotel has eight rooms and seven suites, as well as a chalet called Flocon de Neige. Room categories listed on the website are Confort, Supérieure, Junior Suite, Suite Luxe, and the chalet. Breakfast is included with accommodations, according to the published information.

La Bèla Vya Spa

La Bèla Vya spa is presented as an extension of the property's connection to Savoie's natural and cultural heritage and the chefs' cooking. The website lists treatments, skincare services, and a product line called Meilleur Nature.

Events, Seminars, and Private Buyouts

The property offers space for seminars, private events, and celebrations. Its program includes wine evenings, dinners with concerts, and events focused on regional products.

Seasons and Opening Dates

The website says the hotel closes for several weeks between seasons. For the 2026–2027 winter season, it was scheduled to open daily from December 5, 2026, through April 18, 2027. The 2027 summer season was scheduled to run from June 12 through September 12.

The René & Maxime Meilleur restaurant serves lunch and dinner, with service days varying by time of year. Simple & Meilleur is open daily except for one weekly closing day that changes by season: Wednesday in winter and Monday in summer. During the between-season period, the property offers phone availability Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2–5 p.m.

Reservations and Distribution

Reservations can be made through the property's website for accommodations, the fine-dining restaurant, the bistro, spa treatments, wine evenings, and events. Guests can also purchase gift boxes and products from the Meilleur Nature line. The property is listed in global distribution systems under Amadeus WBMFXAAH, Apollo WBC8073, Sabre WB310920, and Worldspan WBLYSLB.

Location and Contact

Hameau de Saint Marcel, 73440 Saint-Martin-de-Belleville · Phone: +33 4 79 08 96 77 · Email: info@la-bouitte.com