La Couronne
Argentière, France
La Couronne’s restaurant gives this historic Argentière hotel a lively, contemporary dining identity. The kitchen draws on French, Swiss and Italian Alpine produce, with seasonal vegetables, local cheeses and thoughtfully prepared meat and fish. A comfortable bar and dining room work well after a day outdoors, while the summer terrace faces Mont Blanc. It is worth travelling up the valley for a less formal meal that still puts regional ingredients first. Visitors are welcome without staying at the hotel.