Alixan, France
Mandibule
In the stone-built centre of Alixan, a small Drôme village south of Valence, Mandibule operates from a listed building with exposed walls and polished concrete floors that also serves as a gallery for local artists. Chef Maxime Szczepaniak's surprise menus are anchored in the surrounding region's produce: pike-perch, lake trout, courgette flowers, and seasonal foraged notes. The lunch menu is sensibly priced for the quality on offer.
