The restaurant and its origins
Hôtel-Restaurant La Croix-Blanche - Villiers-Saint-Benoit - Puisaye-Forterre
The origins of the ‘La Croix-Banche’ restaurant:
This former coaching inn has been completely renovated and tastefully decorated by Chef Bruno Ortolé and his wife Yolène.
You will discover a hotel with six unique rooms and traditional Burgundy cuisine made with local products, as well as delicious Creole specialties inspired by the Chef's Martinican origins.
La Croix Blanche has been listed in Le Petit Futé since 2022 and in the Guide du Routard Bourgogne since 2024!
The restaurant's dining room and terrace
THE RESTAURANT
A pleasant, bright dining room, tastefully decorated and featuring paintings by local artists, offers a warm and friendly atmosphere in which to enjoy Chef Bruno Ortolé's refined cuisine.
In fine weather, a sunny terrace allows guests to enjoy these different dishes while taking in the tranquility of the village.
To promote short supply chains, the dishes are cooked with high-quality products grown by local producers.
After a traditional aperitif or an island cocktail, discover appetizing, colorful, and beautifully presented dishes accompanied by an extensive wine list.
The restaurant can seat 28 people and the terrace can seat 20.
Private hire: Parties, birthdays, professional or family events: reserve La Croix Blanche just for you by calling +33 (0)3 86 74 39 42 to organize and choose your menu.
Exceptional evenings: every summer, escape to the islands! The restaurant and terrace are specially decorated so you can enjoy an entirely Creole meal and dance to the Caribbean rhythms of biguine, mazurka, calypso, and more, performed by the Caribbean jazz orchestra Quartet An Nou.
La Croix Blanche has been listed in Le Petit Futé since 2022 and in the Guide du Routard Bourgogne since 2024!
- The restaurant can seat up to 28 diners.
- The restaurant can be reserved for special events: parties, birthdays, etc.
- The restaurant terrace can seat up to 20 people.
A word from the chef
An engineering graduate of the École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, this lover of cooking passed his CAP on his own initiative and completed his training at the CIFA de l'Yonne before taking up the challenge of opening his own restaurant and eventually a hotel. "Having lived in Villiers Saint-Benoit for a number of years, I despaired of seeing this historic establishment closed down for good and overgrown. Should I accept the inevitability of the end of the rural world or take up the challenge of a renaissance in Villiers Saint-Benoit? With this project, I'm going to reconcile three things that I love: nature, the Puisaye region and the hotel and restaurant business, an area that has attracted me for a long time.
Yolène ORTOLÉ :
Yolène Ortolé is a former wedding planner with a wealth of experience in the catering trade. She welcomes customers with a smile, professionalism and skill, and provides room service.
- La terrasse du restaurant peut accueillir jusqu'à 20 couverts.
Menu and opening times
Favouring local, high-quality products: an approach that guarantees freshness thanks to short supply circuits and loyalty to the land through trusting, regular and fruitful exchanges with local producers.
The restaurant is open:
Friday to Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
and every evening except Tuesday, by reservation, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Our prices:
Friday lunch menu from €22
Weekend menu from €32
Children's menu (up to 10 years old): €12
Starters, main courses, cheeses, and desserts à la carte
Gift vouchers :
Treat someone! Offer gift vouchers for lunch or dinner. They are available at reception and during our restaurant opening hours.