Located in Tinqueux, near the historic town of Reims, L’Assiette Champenoise is a family inn founded in 1975 by Jean-Pierre and Colette Lallement. A true institution of French gastronomy, Arnaud Lallement, son of Jean-Pierre and Colette, took over the management of the House in 2000. Driven by his love for cooking and his desire to share the wealth of the Champagne region, Arnaud knew how to create a place where culinary excellence and warm welcome meet to achieve the award of 3 Michelin stars in 2014 and 19/20 in Gault et Millau.

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Jean-Pierre et Collette Lallement, Tinqueux, 1987

A family home

Proud of its roots, our House perpetuates its history under the direction of Arnaud, three-star chef, and his wife Magali, surrounded by his sister Mélanie, director of the hotel and always in the presence of Colette, their mother. It is this family spirit that makes the identity of our House and the pride of our staff who, every day, strive to pass it on with passion.

1975

Beginning of Assiette Champenoise with the opening of the restaurant in Châlons-sur-Vesle by Jean-Pierre and Colette Lallement.

1975 - Chalons sur Vesle
1987 - Assiette Champenoise Tinqueux

1987

Moving of the Assiette Champenoise to Tinqueux, at the Château de la Muire.

2000

Arnaud Lallement takes over the management of the restaurant.

2000 - Arnaud et Jean-Pierre Lallement
2001 - 1 étoile Michelin

2001

Obtaining of first star in the Michelin Guide.

Obtaining of 2nd star in the Michelin Guide.

2005

2005 - 2eme étoile Michelin
Logo Les Grandes Tables du Monde 2006 - Les Grandes Tables du Monde

2006

L’Assiette Champenoise joins the association of Grandes Tables du Monde.

2009

L’Assiette Champenoise is voted “Establishment of the Year” by Gault & Millau.

2009 - « Établissement de l’année » par le Gault & Millau
Logo Gault&Millau 2012 - Les Grandes Tables du Monde

2012

Obtaining 5 Gault & Millau toques.

2013

Arnaud Lallement was elected “Chef of the Year 2014” by Gault et Millau.

2013 - Cuisinier de l’année 2014
2001 - 3eme étoile Michelin

2014

Obtaining of the 3rd star in the Michelin Guide. Arnaud Lallement is elected «Chef of the year» by Le Chef magazine.

2015

Joining the Relais & Châteaux association.

2015 - Entrée au sein de l’association Relais & Châteaux
Logo La Liste 2015/2023 - Les Grandes Tables du Monde

2015

2023

Progression in the ranking of La Liste, to reach 2nd place in the world.

2024

Join as a Virtuoso member.

Logo Virtuoso 2024 - Entrée au sein de l’association Virtuoso

The spirit of the House

L’Assiette Champenoise is above all a family story. Arnaud Lallement, 3-star chef in the kitchen, accompanied by Magali his wife, Mélanie, his sister in charge of the hotel, and under the watchful eye of his mother Colette. The atmosphere of the House is always warm, human and anchored in a family tradition of simplicity and conviviality. Arnaud Lallement offers gourmet, inspiring and emotional cuisine. Each dish combines refinement and authenticity, creating a perfect harmony between taste and emotion. This unique combination makes L’Assiette Champenoise an unmissable destination in Champagne in a welcoming and family setting.

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