I'm just back from lunch at La Lucarne des Chouettes, and although I did not stay at the inn, I did walk through the upstairs suite so thought I could offer some useful feedback. If you disagree, feel free to skip. First off, the auberge (inn) is very easy to find and sits at a lovely location on the river.... more

We returned to La Lucarne aux Chouettes for a two-night stay because, at a lunch there a few years ago, we had enjoyed not only the meal but also the ambiance. First, we encountered the same quiet and reserved but thoughtful concierge. Next, we also enjoyed the same delicious cuisine, French but light, and with a very subtle Japanese touch... more

As good a place to eat & stay as you could hope for - lived up to expectations. Great location as well - perfect more

We went to La Lucarne aux Chouettes for a special birthday lunch. Perhaps because it was the 14th of July (a national holiday in France) and the regular staff was absent, but we found the service to be slow, and in one case unpleasant. We all have bad days, but to stand around glowering at customers is not very nice... more

Our group occupied 3 rooms at this hotel in June, 2007 and had a wonderful experience. It is not for the faint of heart though if you cannot climb stairs and I mean a lot of narrow stairs up a twisting staircase. We packed as light as we could, but nothing, however, prepared us for the steps up to the... more

My husband, our 8-year-old daughter and I recently stayed at this charming inn in Burgundy, owned by the equally charming Leslie Caron. The decor was lovely and the food sublime. We enjoyed strolling the quiet streets of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, the Medieval city where the inn is located. When we visited the local 13th century cathedral, we were disappointed to find the... more