Global Lead Partner The Phantom of the Opera is there, inside your... history book? He could be, or at least inside a book of legends. The story of a masked, disfigured Paris Opera House dweller who puts an ingenue under his musical spell sounds like the stuff of myths. But stories of a chandelier crash and a ghost at the opera house in Paris circulated long before The Phantom of the Opera became the longest-running Broadway show and third-longest-running West End show in history Compoer Andrew Lloyd Webber based the show on a 1910 novel of the same name by Gaston Leroux And he based his novel on multiple spooky events in the Palais Garnier the opera house where the Phantom book and musical are set and events that inspired The Phantom of the Opera are true but they're fun legends that Leroux immortalized and Webber later made famous with his iconic score While no one knows exactly how true these stories are here's how they inspired Leroux to create the tale that haunts and thrills audiences over a century later Experience these tales now before The Phantom of the Opera closes on Broadway Get The Phantom of the Opera tickets now. Yes and no — the plot of The Phantom of the Opera is fictional but parts are inspired by true stories and legends While everything in the musical did not actually happen many elements of the show (and the novel it's based on) are taken from real stories of what happened at a Paris opera house there was actually a devastating chandelier accident and there are many rumors of a ghostly presence haunting the theatre Read more below to find out what true (and ghost) stories inspired the record-breaking show and see them on stage before The Phantom of the Opera closes during which a one-ton chandelier comes crashing down onto the stage is one of the most iconic moments in The Phantom of the Opera musical and it was inspired by a real tragedy at the Palais Garnier it wasn't actually the chandelier that fell a performance of the opera Helle was underway when a counterweight one of multiple which held the chandelier up Forensic investigators later said a nearby electrical wire probably overheated and melted the steel cable holding up the counterweight In The Phantom of the Opera book and musical the Phantom cuts the whole chandelier loose during the curtain call of the opera Il Muto in order to exact revenge on Christine for falling in love with Raoul instead of him the Palais Garnier actually has an underground lake the lake is the centerpiece of the Phantom's lair A feat of theatrical magic transforms the Broadway stage into the lake on which the Phantom and Christine ride on a canoe amid the mist Legend goes that a faceless man (and some fish) once lived in the lake the lake looks more like a sewer and had a much more practical purpose: keeping well and steam pump water away while the opera house foundation was being built The only occupants of the "lake" as of late are a single white catfish (the opera house staff's unofficial pet) and French firefighters We wonder if they've ever heard music coming from seemingly nowhere while doing so.. The many legends that inspired the Phantom are shrouded in as much mystery as the character himself a stage fire destroyed the Paris Opera company's old venue (That part is true.) A ballerina died and her fiancé Legend has it that he retreated to the underground of the Palais Garnier Is he the same faceless man that supposedly lived in the lake but it's clear how these legends inspired the Phantom's appearance and living situation in Leroux's book Another rumor that inspired Leroux is the story of a ghost who haunts the Palais Garnier. Not only did the tale inspire him, but Leroux became obsessed with proving that the ghost was real. In the prologue to The Phantom of the Opera novel he talks about the mysterious disappearance of one Vicomte de Chagny who disappeared to Canada for 15 years without a trace he immediately went to the Palais and asked for a free opera ticket Leroux goes on to claim that Chagny and his brother were fighting over Christine Daaé (a fictional character) insinuating that a "tragedy" happened between the two Since the Vicomte is clearly the inspiration for Christine's childhood friend and lover it appears he believed the brother is the ghost who was killed in some sort of tussle and now haunts the shadowy corners of the Palais Garnier Though the ghost's presence is hearsay — or the opera house ghost is actually a jilted old woman — Leroux firmly believed the ghost is real He also claimed that a body was unearthed below the Palais Garnier which belonged to the would-be ghost and proved his story (The fact that the revolutionary French Commune government used the Palais basement to hold prisoners is a somewhat more likely explanation for the body.) After all that it's almost ironic that the titular character of The Phantom of the Opera isn't an actual ghost but he kept the name "The Phantom" for his otherworldly Christine Daaé is a fully fictional character but some researchers say she was inspired by Christina Nilsson a Swedish soprano who enjoyed a 20-year career as an acclaimed international opera singer Other accounts say that Christine was partly inspired by a ballerina named Nanine Dorival Dorival (along with an acquaintance of Leroux's named Madame la Baronne de Castelot-Barbezac) is also said to have inspired the character of Meg Giry as Dorival and Giry's mothers are both boxkeepers What's certain is that Webber's real-life romance inspired how he'd adapt Christine's character for the musical 70 years later When he was writing The Phantom of the Opera a classical soprano who he'd met and married after she starred in his musical Cats in the West End He wrote the role of Christine for Brightman composing the character's songs to fit her vocal range After she originated the role in the West End Webber naturally wanted Brightman to do so on Broadway The Actor's Equity union refused at first saying he should cast an American actor and that international Broadway leads had to be major stars and he came to a compromise with Equity that he'd cast an American lead in his next London production but her influence on the role remains forever One of the inspirations for the main characters' love triangle is mentioned above about how two brothers supposedly fought over a woman named Christine a ballet dancer named Boismaison fell for the aforementioned ballerina Nanine Dorival and he took it upon himself to get Boismaison out of the picture Boismaison had willed his bones to the Paris Opera in the hopes that he'd stay near his lover even after he died they honored his wishes and held onto his bones even using his skeleton as a prop in Le Freischütz the fabled love triangle inspired that of Raoul it's no wonder that The Phantom of the Opera's love story became a Gothic horror for the ages You can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy Policy Industrial wood and black steel combine to make a Parisian loft studio a contemporary but welcoming home, writes Andy Pearson FCLA’s response has been to open up the dwelling by removing partitioning along with a huge ‘useless’ fireplace. A spiral staircase, added in the 1990s when the apartment was last renovated, was also removed. At the same time, the roof windows illuminating the upper level were replaced with thermally efficient contemporary units. These, along with two white-framed dormer windows, now fill the new interior with daylight. Raw, unpainted SterlingOSB Zero and black steel give the opened-up spaces a contemporary, paired-back industrial-style make-over. It is an aesthetic that is both in keeping with the functionality of the semi-exposed roof structure that defines the apartment’s angular, irregular form and the need to use space efficiently and effectively. By choosing an industrial wood, a raw material usually meant to be hidden, we created a stylish interior Chagny says SterlingOSB Zero was chosen because it is ‘quite warm’ and it also complements the use of steel. An additional benefit is that because the Sterling OSB is Zero, no formaldehyde has been added to the board during manufacture, which will also help in creating a healthy living environment. Enabling SterlingOSB Zero and steel, materials that would normally be concealed, to be the most prominent design feature required close attention to detail. ‘The idea was to highlight the functionality and form of the materials used,’ says Chagny. ‘By choosing an industrial wood, a raw material usually meant to be hidden, we set out to create a stylish interior by focusing on all of the little details we had to draw on’. FCLA’s extensive use of SterlingOSB Zero gives the apartment an edgy style that looks both cohesive and individual. Its use is most prominent in the kitchen which, along with the lounge, forms the apartment’s open-plan lower floor. SterlingOSB Zero is used to give the doors of kitchen’s modular wall- and floor-level units a distinctive grainy surface finish. This is in contrast to the smooth, industrial black worktops, splashback and electrical sockets. A bespoke peninsular unit serves as a table for three bar stools; this section of countertop has been designed to slide to expose storage cabinets beneath, which then double-up as additional seating. SterlingOSB Zero is also used as a floor covering in the kitchen and lounge.  The lounge includes a custom-made low-level SterlingOSB-faced storage cabinet, complete with a smooth black top and sides that reference the kitchen units. The use of this and other low-profile furniture in the lounge, coupled with the double height ceiling and daylight from the large dormer windows, fosters the impression of space and openness. A black steel stair, incorporating built-in book shelves, leads from the lounge to the upper floor bedroom tucked under the ridge of the roof. The bespoke stair’s functional, open-tread design, coupled with the open-backed book-shelf, would not look out of place in a 1950s factory archive store and both are very much in keeping with the apartment’s industrial warehouse style. At the top of the stair is a glass screen with a slender black steel frame, giving it a more utilitarian appearance. The screen separates the bedroom from the living areas below; ensuring daylight can enter the space while providing an element of acoustic separation. The SterlingOSB theme continues in the lofted bedroom on the doors of a fitted wardrobe that occupies the entire back wall. This is complemented by a small custom-built SterlingOSB Zero storage cabinet. Even the bed is built from it, with the storage beneath housed in OSB drawers. A neutral white paint scheme has been used to complement the SterlingOSB  Zero and black steel. A bright power-blue finish to one of the party walls adds just enough colour to the lounge and bedroom to make the spaces feel welcoming and comfortable and relaxing. Chagny says: ‘The client is really delighted to live in a new contemporary stylish space, with a high ceiling and much more light, which is very important in the centre of large cities like Paris.’ updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com Find out how you could become the next Vicomte de Chagny on Broadway Have you always dreamt of treading the Broadway boards? The Phantom of the Opera just might make your dreams come true The long-running phenomenon has begun a virtual open call but applicants must be based in the United States The production is looking for male-presenting actors that are mid 20s to early 30s The actor must have an excellent high-baritone voice If that sounds like you, visit this link for access to the audition cut of "All I Ask of You," and further instructions the work centers on a mysterious Phantom who lives beneath the Paris Opera House and the young singer who becomes his obsession The deadline for audition tapes is August 26 at 6PM ET Noah Himmelstein will direct Matthew Puckett's original musical Neumann is the Tony nominated choreographer behind Hadestown and Swept Away one Tony winner is playing the trumpet while the other is channeling Madame Rose Due to the expansive nature of Off-Broadway and institutes have been revealed by the industry stalwart Thank You!You have now been added to the list Blocking belongson the stage,not on websites Our website is made possible bydisplaying online advertisements to our visitors Please consider supporting us bywhitelisting playbill.com with your ad blocker.Thank you The intended beneficiaries are more unexpected still: hedgehogs will be built over the a6 and other motorways operated by aprr This will bring its network of green bridges in France to 119 This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “For hedgehogs Discover stories from this section and more in the list of contents George Simion will face Nicusor Dan, a mainstream candidate, in a run-off There are five luxuries it can no longer feasibly afford Friedrich Merz’s career is one of unforced errors and puzzling missteps. But he is serious about Europe Both Donald Trump and Ukraine’s diplomats will consider it a success Boasting Michelin star French food made with locally-sourced produce and top-of-the-world, Masters of the Universe views, dining at Maison Lameloise atop the iconic Shanghai Tower is an experience We recently ascended the Pudong landmark for a lunch looking back over the river but first – a little bit of histoire The original Maison Lameloise is located in Chagny France and has existed for more than 100 years a converted coach house that itself dates back to the 15th Century opening its doors to the first customers back in 1921 as both a hotel and a restaurant The role of the restaurant’s chef stayed within the family for three generations from Pierre Lameloise to Jean Lameloise to the famous Jacques Lameloise who achieved three Michelin stars in 1979.  Boasting a career of remarkable Michelin pedigree Chef Pras started at the tender age of 15 and had worked with Michel Troisgros and was mentored directly by Jacques Lameloise allowing Maison Lameloise to fully retain the three Michelin star status not an easy feat when bringing on a new chef.  he gathered a team together and started the project of opening his first restaurant outside France he chose the 68th floor of the tallest building in China – Shanghai Tower They found themselves in an entirely empty space with a need to design everything – kitchen layout the restaurant was built with the atmosphere of the Chagny restaurant in mind; small touches such as the same ceramic starter plates made by the same French artisan still rest on the tables upon arrival.  The overall goal of the restaurant was quite simple: create as close to identical restaurant experiences at Maison Lameloise so that whether you’re in Chagny or Shanghai service and quality of food are all the same.  Chef Yann Klein has been entrusted to continue Eric Pras’ legacy in Shanghai as his boots on the ground – or in the clouds Chef Yann sources 70% of Maison Lameloise ingredients from China The restaurant also concentrates efforts on maintaining sustainable practices to create minimal wastage; from fried fish scales for extra crunch to deep fried eggplant skin garnish the absolute minimum is going in the trash.  served Friday to Sunday when there is the option of Le Menu du Déjeuner (RMB888/4 courses, RMB588/3 courses*) and Le Menu Dégustation (RMB1,588/4 courses) All three menus include desserts and amuse-bouche Maison Lameloise is famous for its inventive amuse-bouche And none more so than their foie gras lollipops sprinkled with roasted almond slivers and a trickle of mango jelly and passion fruit for a creamy morsel that melts like – well – cocoa butter.  A crispy Hong Kong bubble waffle is stuffed with red wine snail stew The colorful soup is not just beautifully presented but also one of those dishes where the locally sourced ingredients are so evident make sure you don't overlook the myriad bread options on offer Brown Mushroom & Artichokes features slices of mushroom smoked quail egg and yellow wine, while a herb bouillon brightens the plate in both hue and heft Snails & Octopus is joined by onion petals stuffed with a herb potagère with a warm dollop of saffron mayonnaise atop clams and a flavorful roasted bones bouillon Seared Duck is plated with daikon turnip and buckwheat Rangers Valley Wagyu Beef M7 sees a wood fire cooked striploin alongside dots and drizzles of Flavigny candy Lemon on a shortbread is all things citrus with lemon mousse Chocolate is a bourbon vanilla iced soufflé resting on blackcurrant marmalade and ginger blackcurrant pepper and Guanaja chocolate foam it wouldn't be French fine dining without finishing up with some petit fours Maison Lameloise is exactly what a fancy fine dining experience in a sparkling skyscraper should be impeccable service and delicious dish after delicious dish after delicious dish Maison Lameloise, 68/F 501 Yincheng Zhong Lu 浦东新区银城中路501号上海中心大厦68楼 Scan our QR Code at right or follow us at thatsonline for events Weekly updates to your email inbox every Wednesday Subscribe Visit the archives © 2025 JY International Cultural Communications Co., Ltd. 粤ICP备20064570号 Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Plenty of images come directly to the mind: colors, smells, people, twilight, getting lost, magical atmospheres, and flying carpets. The first step was to design a pattern inspired by the Moroccan flag’s star, multiplied to create a “Moucharabieh” design, it is the genesis of all of the market’s elements. Visible on the polished grey concrete floor and materialized in the stainless steel joints, it is the drawings’ source of programmatic organization. master planEach stall is oriented to the omnipresent star pattern. Each shopkeeper can sell his/her wares from wooden boards mounted to metal trestles, allowing for flexible setup and selling. This allows the space to be utilized for other programmatic functions after the market’s close. for pedestrians Exterior Finish: Colored balloons (5 colors for 5 specific zones) + a white fabric canopy (softly translucent) + polished concrete on the ground + a ground pattern made of stainless steel rails Competition Status: 3rd Prize You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The first TGV scheduled to take passengers from Rodange to Paris in the context of the Olympics was cancelled due to a disruption caused by pedestrians on the tracks near Chagny the SNCF announced on its website on Sunday Replacement shuttle buses were put in place to take passengers to Thionville the new starting point of the TGV 2872 to Paris The remaining TGVs from Rodange to the French capital have not been impacted by the disruption and are expected to run as scheduled. Passengers are still advised to consult sncf-voyafgeurs.com to stay up to date about potential changes results for the [AC-CA] competition are out and the winning proposals for a sustainable market square in casablanca morocco have been released.taking first place with a scheme of leaf-shaped canopies cavernous passageways permeating a volume of wooden struts by PMG architects took second and a whimsical canopy suspended by helium balloons by chagny taking the silver, PMG architects‘ proposal plays heavily on the use of negative space taking form from the canopy of hundreds of slender squaretimber dowels that outline the vernacular archways  that lead the visitor into a semi-enclosed space of filtered light until reaching the heart of the marketwhere an opening in the grid-like roof illuminates the space the massive structure only touches the ground at a few specific points where columnar clusters transfer loads into the concrete base AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style As one of the most popular and romantic cities in the world Paris boasts premium properties where consultants and clients strive to optimise the space available As featured in the January edition of Grand Designs Magazine, the apartment’s compact kitchen has cupboards at wall and floor level utilising the OSB’s distinctive surface structure exposed as part of the refurbishment’s minimalist styling The rugged OSB is also used for flooring and some pieces of furniture around the home with its natural form very much to the fore in a manner which would have been approved by the great Romanian sculptor The project was designed by Florent Chagny Architecture for the new owner who wanted to reimagine and upgrade the 50sqm space on the top floor of an 1830s wooden building in Paris’s 5th arrondissement the designers decided to primarily utilise two “raw industrial” materials: steel and OSB Key changes included the removal of some old partitions and a 1990’s spiral staircase while the installation of contemporary roof lights and a steel-framed glass screen above the lounge space introduced much-needed natural light Florent Chagny commented: “The client wanted to give a new identity to the apartment he had just purchased and is delighted to live in a new contemporary stylish space with a high ceiling and much more light; important in the centre of large cities like Paris.” Commenting on the choice of OSB as a primary material he added: “The idea was to highlight the functionality and form of the materials used By choosing an industrial wood – a raw material usually meant to be hidden – we were also seeking to express all of the small details we had created “Architecture makes sense when design explores the different scales we are paying tribute to the manufacturer’s creativity OSB is quite warm and it complements steel.” SterlingOSB Zero T&G presents specifiers with precision-engineered tongue and groove boards which are typically specified for pitched or flat roof decking and timber frame construction as well as for flooring and other applications Also, from an environmental viewpoint, the ‘Zero’ in the name means no formaldehyde is added during manufacture encouraging its specification on improved health and safety grounds the boards are produced in 2400 x 1200mm and 2440 x 1220mm sizes with T&G joints on two edges as well as an 18mm thick version with T&G profiles around all four edges and face dimensions of 2400mm or 2440mm by 625mm They are strong enough for use in most load-bearing applications while BBA certification and recognition by NHBC Technical and Zurich Municipal are key assurances for housebuilding applications SterlingOSB Zero T&G also bears the coveted UKTFA Q-mark a quality certification which provides a benchmark for manufacturers and offers confidence to designers and end-users across the UK To find out more about West Fraser’s support for architects, and to access useful downloads visit the architects’ page. For further information, call 01786 812 921 or visit https://uk.westfraser.com/. and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Building & Construction Today website is the place to come for compelling and informative features news and products for a diverse audience serving a wide construction sector Why did you choose the Shanghai Tower?I met Zhou Jiahao of the Zhoujiahao Restaurant Management Company in France and came to Shanghai in 2013 by his invitation and I told him that it would be a dream to open in that building He told me securing a spot in China’s tallest building might be difficult “Maybe we have a chance to open a restaurant in Shanghai Tower.” That’s how my dream came true What is it like to move from being an established restaurant with a long heritage to being the new place in town?Taking over a venerable institution such as Maison Lameloise in 2009 was also difficult but overcoming challenges is my motivation for moving forward This Shanghai project is a great learning opportunity Would you have considered opening in another Chinese city?I wanted to learn from Chinese people in one of China’s most populated cities we hope that the diners here will be encouraged to travel to Chagny after dining in the Shanghai Tower How was the menu created for Shanghai?This menu stems from the hard work of our Shanghai executive chef He came and analyzed the products available in China then tested the recipes with them but small adjustments have been made based on seasonality we add notes in the system to reduce salt for Chinese diners yet we must have the kitchen increase the salt for foreign diners here Will the Shanghai restaurant influence Chagny?We cook without limiting ourselves and gain inspiration from all our guests Chef Yann returned to France with a Chinese tea that I added to my foie gras dish with abalone creating a true fusion plate in both flavor and texture French cuisine is similar to Chinese cuisine in that they both require mastery of multiple techniques See a listing for Maison Lameloise here Scan our QR Code at right or follow us at Thats_Shanghai for events The leads in Amdram's production of Phantom of the Opera are (from left) Jamie Henare (Raoul de Chagny) Maika Montgomery (Christine Daae) and Iain Tetley (The Phantom) Amdram Theatre's production of The Phantom of the Opera opens in less than two months Director Graham Dack has assembled an exceptionally talented cast and crew who have been working tirelessly since February putting together a show that will do justice to the famous musical In the pivotal lead roles are three gifted performers who are working hard at bringing the iconic characters to life Iain became involved in musical theatre at a young age playing the title role in Oliver at primary school The Mikado and a leading role in Fiddler on the Roof Iain was a teenager when the Phantom of the Opera was launched and it has played a significant part in his musical upbringing when Amdram Theatre launched its Phantom campaign in November 2019 He is relishing the opportunity to play a character of such magnitude and considers it a huge privilege "A masterpiece of musical drama" is how he describes it one of New Zealand's most respected thespians Jennifer Ward-Leland was flown to Whanganui to hold a workshop about intimacy on stage Jamie Henare plays the role of Raoul de Chagny who vies for the affections of the beautiful Christine Jamie came to theatre through his love of opera At university he auditioned for classical guitar and classical voice and found that singing was where he was most comfortable Jamie says if ever the opportunity arose to be part of a production of Sweeney Todd Les Miserables or the Phantom of the Opera he would put his name forward as these three musicals appeal to his more operatic interests The music rehearsals have been most enjoyable for Jamie especially those with orchestral and ensemble accompaniment as this is when he gets a glimpse of the finished product Jamie is sponsored by Heather Bellamy and Eddie Bleackley Maika Montgomery plays the object of the Phantom's obsession Maika was first introduced to the Phantom as a 10-year-old attending a performance of the show with her family at the Civic Theatre in Auckland When she saw a notice in our local newspaper advertising the show she expressed her interest in being involved in any capacity never expecting to be offered the lead role she is absolutely thrilled to have won the role of Christine and is determined to do all she can to bring the character to life Maika says Christine is one of many characters in the Phantom who display traits that everyone can relate to: passion Maika has loved every minute of rehearsals so far diving deep into understanding exactly who her character is and challenging herself as a performer This task has been made easier by the fact that Amdram is "such a supportive and caring environment" and the cast is "an amazing group of people" Maika is sponsored by Terry Lobb Colour and Design Ltd Terry is vice-president of Amdram Theatre and has been involved in numerous productions over the years using her artistic talents in numerous ways and Amdram has benefited greatly from her expertise with the final of the eight performances on September 25 Tickets are available from the Royal Whanganui Opera House website and the box office Low temperatures are forecast to temporarily return to double digits this week welcomed Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The new Production of The Phantom of the Opera Back in the ‘90s the original The Phantom of the Opera opened in the Princess theatre An apt theatre because what many people don’t realise is that The Phantom is set in Paris’s Opera House which was built at the same time as Melbourne’s Princess Theatre which also has its own ghost The latest version is playing at the State Theatre Victorian Arts Centre which is possibly the only theatre in Melbourne to handle the Melbourne theatre goers A lavish production with amazing sets ranging from the far east to the caverns under the opera house of Paris Sets flowed smoothly and is a credit to the behind stage staff who handled all the changes with promptness which showed in the production a brilliant performance added to by a wonderful singing voice not to mention great acting was given an excellent performance by Amy Woodford An amazing performance which was loved by the opening night audience the Vicomte de Chagny was given a magnificent portrayal by Blake Bowden Bowden lived up to the aforementioned in his acting and voice This role was increased in this newer version of The Phantom of the Opera which made the story far more satisfactory The two new owners of the Opera House were Monsieur André played excellently by Andy Morton and Monsieur Firmin was given a wonderful interpretation by Jayde Westbury performed by Paul Tabone who handled the role with expertise handled her role with ease and gave a stunning performance The ensemble lived up to the Melbourne audience’s expectations and your correspondent highly recommends We may receive compensation if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you Discover what it’s llke to dine at Maison Lameloise A three-star Michelin restaurant in the heart of Burgundy France We approached our meal at Maison Lameloise with a certain degree of trepidation We like to enjoy culinary experiences that strike at a country’s heart we had never delved into the level of French food we were about to encounter in Chagny We didn’t originally plan to dine at a three-star Michelin Restaurant. Our last meal of some expense was at the highly touted Vetri in Philadelphia While the food and service at Vetri were excellent the restaurant lacked a certain degree of monumentality and the meal blurred by like a speeding bullet One moment we were standing in the waiting area and the next we were contributing a substantial portion of our bank account to pay the check we had never splurged on a three-star Michelin meal before and this was to be our first sampling of one of the 25 such restaurants in France We had a healthy skepticism about the whole Michelin star system and had been aware of some of the media backlash we selected Maison Lameloise for a few reasons we liked the history of this restaurant insomuch that it was founded in a 15th-century building in 1926 lost the three stars in 2004 and earned them again in 2007 we liked the location in the heart of Burgundy close to our hotel in Chaudenay the menu looked expensive yet affordable compared to other three-star restaurants The meal was to be the biggest splurge of our trip We received our confirmation (under the name ‘Veryl Hirsch’) and we were all set to experience destination in France Upon arriving for our 7:00 reservation (early by French standards) we were warmly greeted and escorted to the lounge for an apéritif Our drink server recommended a Bougognone – a local variation on a Kir Royale The drinks came with starters including a savory mackerel spread green olives and escargot flavored popcorn Then came the hors-d’oeuvres plate with four tasty treats especially the heavenly foie gras lollipops provided a symphony of introductory flavors but we decided to go to our table so that we could enjoy the main dining room – a room that blended the traditional features of the age-old Burgundy inn with modern light and simplicity we noticed that Daryl’s menu appeared with prices and Mindi’s without Was there an expectation that the man always pays Or was there a fear that exposing the menu prices would induce a certain degree of feminine panic but you’re certainly welcome to leave your opinions in the ‘comments’ section.) One certainty was that we knew that we were in a different world a world where the wine menu is as big as a novel and degustation menus rule the day Although we had already enjoyed the hors-d’oeuvres in the lounge First came what was described as ‘amuse bouche’ – an egg custard with beef carpaccio this was the only red meat in the tasting menu Next came the first official course – Homard Bleu & Tourteau featuring lobster claw meat topped with a delicate truffle gelée The sweet lobster meat surrounded the centerpiece of the dish a seafood ‘marshmallow’ that evoked all the flavors and memories of the ocean in one luxurious bite Our second official course was sea bass with mushrooms and artichokes – Bar de Ligne & Couteaux The server performed a little show as she completed our plates by dragging the sauce across our dishes The head waiter was quite concerned that one of us (Mindi) didn’t finish this course and wanted to know the problem We explained the problem was lack of stomach space This response prompted the wait staff to put on the brakes We weren’t going to finish our dinner marathon at an Olympic pace but we would victoriously cross the finish line The third official course was duck with a blackberry sauce The duck was so thinly sliced and perfectly cooked gloriously rare with a crispy crunchy skin that provided a perfect counterpoint to its outer layer of fat The duck was humbly surrounded by ringlets of duck confit but there was no way that we could refuse the extensive cheese cart And cheeses that were completely unique to the region such as Epoisses aged in ash The server said that we could have as many as we wanted We would have been completely happy to stop at this point but then mango granita and the petits fours arrived – a palette cleanser and conditioner for our dessert we still had a full dessert course which had yet to appear We could have picked the crepes suzette (which were flambéed tableside) but we each decided on more modern options Daryl had a peach dessert in a style of Melba that came with vanilla pannacotta and Mindi had an apple dessert that came with caramel and gingerbread ice creams plus a glass of apple ‘jus’ We both agreed that the apple dessert was the winner with its many so the waiter graciously packed our chocolate course in a pretty pink box for us to enjoy later as we traveled by car through the glorious French countryside Discover the best French desserts and pastries We thought that this three-star dinner would be a once in a lifetime experience It was indeed special – a grand event that will not be forgotten The food was excellently prepared and presented plus the meal had an element of great theatrical permanency this was not a meal that we could eat every day or even every year but it was certainly a special experience that will linger in our culinary memories Maison Lameloise is located at 36 Place d’Armes Article UpdatesWe update our articles regularly Some updates are major while others are minor link changes and spelling corrections Let us know if you see anything that needs to be updated in this article.FundingWe self-funded our dinner at Maison Lameloise Saveur Magazine’s BEST TRAVEL BLOG award winners Daryl and Mindi Hirsch share their culinary travel experiences and recipes on their website 2foodtrippers they've traveled to over 40 countries in their quest to bring readers a unique taste of the world should have listened to Bob’s comment Had dinner there two years ago and loved it We’re so glad that you had a memorable Can’t believe how great this meal sounded Hi guys – it looks like an amazing dinner! I can’t wait to follow the rest of your journey to see if we had any overlap If we didn’t – you know what that means… Well…since I’m finally reading “the blog” and no one else has piped up….here goes….in answer to your comment about the prices/check….of course it’s social custom in France that the women should be kept out of the pricing game and the man should pay but I can’t disagree with him 🙂 Now I want to eat Some people think it’s the best restaurant in the world Don’t know how you’d prove that without eating at every restaurant in the world but I also cast my vote for Best in the World A menu without prices is called a Lady’s Menu No as common today as it was many years ago Loved the pictures but kept waiting for you to tell us the cost of the dinner Is it one of those “if you have to ask then you can’t afford it” issues They have a website with posted prices. Here’s the lastest menu they posted. https://www.lameloise.fr/docs-lameloise/carte-et-menus-lameloise-fr.pdf You say you had a duck dish of Rouge barbet The picture also looks like fish fillet and not a sliced duck breast Please note that the article is 10 years old and we’ve seen much food in that time span if you asked us in 2012 we probably wouldn’t have known where Bretagne was WE live in Europe now and promise to never make the same mistake again even to this day the meal we enjoyed at Maison Lameloise was one of the best we’ve eaten Eric Pras came later and the restaurant kept its three stars The good news is that the authors enjoyed their meal Lameloise is truly one of the greatest restaurants in the world document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "aace229fb590aba9d30b158f1b038255" );document.getElementById("bafc9a4a92").setAttribute( "id" Buy us a coffee if you want to support our ongoing efforts you probably already noticed that we love coffee © 2012 - 2025 · 2FT Media LLC · 30 North Gould Street