Menu 2025 - Le manoir du lys overview and delights frances finest forest cuisine inspired experiences in juvigny val d'andaine normandie france
At Le Manoir du Lys, nestled in the heart of Normandie near the enchanting Andaine forest, the 2025 menu offers an exquisite exploration of local flavors and refined culinary artistry. This menu pays homage to the region’s rich forest bounty, presenting a gourmet journey through innovative dishes that celebrate the wild elegance of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Starters
Begin your dining experience with starters that combine rustic forest elements with sophisticated French technique:
- Le Croque Champignon d’élevage de David & Hélène Moore: A delicate melding of cultivated Champignons de Paris, fresh crustaceans, and a refreshing sorbet made from mushrooms, creating a harmonious balance of texture and flavor.
- Ris d'Agneau Grillé: Grilled lamb sweetbreads paired with tongue, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, and infused with the intriguing flavors of coffee marc and juniper, offering a rich yet balanced introduction.
Mains
The main dishes highlight the region’s prized game and seafood, expertly paired with foraged mushrooms and delicate infusions:
- Le Merlu en Habit de Champignons des Andaines: Fresh hake dressed with Andaine forest mushrooms and trumpet mushrooms, enlivened by a subtle absinthe vinegar, evoking the lush woodland landscape.
- Le Colvert de Chasse Française Grillé & Fumé au Foin Vert: Grilled and hay-smoked French wild duck complemented with fig in pommeau, Swiss chard, and wild forest mushrooms for a robust and earthy experience.
Desserts
To end on a sweet note, desserts inspired by forest ingredients bring creative twists and comforting warmth:
- Le Cèpe: An inventive dessert featuring porcini mushrooms paired with cinnamon and a creamy porcini praline, balancing earthiness with sweetness.
- La Pomme de Pin: A delicate composition of pine cone essence, Douglas fir vinegar, dark chocolate, and hazelnuts, offering a unique forest-inspired finale.
