Château du Mont Joly : a charming 4 stars hotel in Jura

Food by Romuald and Catherine Fassenet

Michelin-starred food and exceptional wines

Meilleur Ouvrier de France title holder and Michelin-starred chef, Romuald Fassenet - a master of flavours and pairings - develops food for the senses at the Château Mont Joly restaurant, where flavours explode in the mouth, giving shape to exciting and classic food.

Within the exceptional setting of the dining room with large bay windows overlooking the magnificent park, enjoy lunch or dinner surrounded by nature. Taste produce which has been carefully selected by the chef and his team, emphasised using perfectly mastered culinary techniques. An ambassador for his region, the chef endeavours to promote his local area, pay homage to its farmers and growers and place the spotlight on its products. 

Also discover the dazzling wine list where you will find varieties selected by owner Catherine Fassenet, a talented sommelier and the daughter of a Château-Chalon wine maker. She will guide you to select the best pairings for her husband’s dishes and she will share her love for exciting varieties.

When visiting this endearing hotel, you will appreciate the constant search for perfection combined with the hospitality, friendliness and generosity of the owners. 

Food by Romuald and Catherine Fassenet

Michelin-starred food and exceptional wines

Since 2009, his coaching has become a benchmark: the team he mentors has earned an award with every entry, culminating in a Bocuse de Bronze in 2013. Following a stint with the Australian team, our Chef joined Team France in 2019, playing an active role in its return to the pinnacle of the international stage.

This pursuit of excellence reached its zenith with France’s victory at the 2021 Bocuse d’Or, secured by Davy Tissot—supported by his commis, Arthur Debray (a young talent from the Chef’s own brigade)—and coached by his long-time collaborator, Yohann Chapuis. This achievement marked a renaissance for French gastronomy at the highest level.

This momentum was sustained in 2025 with another French victory, this time led by Paul Marcon—a testament to the continuity, mentorship, and exacting standards that drive Team France. These successes embody a distinct vision of gastronomy: one defined by rigor, precision, and emotion.

Appointed Vice-President of Team France alongside Serge Vieira, Romuald Fassenet is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation, working passionately to ensure the enduring influence of French culinary excellence.

Since 2011, Romuald Fassenet has served as an advisor to the Yak & Yéti group in Val Thorens. Together with his protégé, Josselin Jeanblanc, he developed the menu for the Michelin-starred restaurant *Les Explorateurs*—located within the 5-star *Le Pashmina* mountain retreat—which was awarded its first Michelin star in 2017.