DUENDE
An exclusive gourmet address

THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: DINNER: 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: LUNCH: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Maison Albar - L'Imperator invites you to discover DUENDE, its gastronomic restaurant awarded 2 Michelin stars, signed by Pierre Gagnaire. This exceptional address has been designed to offer a unique gastronomic experience through its perfectly paired 5- or 8-course menus, and its exceptional wine cellar.
Pierre Gagnaire, creator of taste
With over 40 years of authenticity, creativity and dedication, this iconic Chef, celebrated for his admirable inventiveness and the exquisite aesthetics of his dishes, invites you to a moment of sharing around taste and a vision: that of quality products enhanced with precision and tenderness, carrying you into a sensory world of endless flavours.
"Cuisine cannot be measured in terms of tradition or modernity. One should simply read the chef's tenderness in it."
Pierre Gagnaire TT
DUENDE: A mysterious and unspeakable charm
In the Hispanic tradition, Duende is an enigmatic and indefinable suspended moment, resulting in enchantment and unreal perfection. It is to pay tribute to this Iberian heritage that Pierre Gagnaire invites you on a bewitching and timeless culinary journey. Each plate is infused with grace and harmony with extra soul. DUENDE's meticulous menu takes you on a journey of flavours and sensations led by unique French know-how.
Delicate, deserted setting
Experiencing Pierre Gagnaire's cuisine is first experiencing the DUENDE. This exclusive address immerses you in a hushed setting that enhances the Chef's world of tastes. Its elegant atmosphere and warm colours are conducive to exchanges and gastronomic discovery. Isolated, with its own private garden, DUENDE is a bubble of intimacy for an unforgettable meal.
"The Duende never repeats itself, any more than the shapes of the sea do under the gust of wind."
Federico Garcia Lorca
Le Déjeuner of the DUENDE
Every Friday and Saturday lunchtime, the DUENDE welcomes you for an exceptional lunch, renewed every day according to the Chef's inspirations. Signed Pierre Gagnaire, Le Déjeuner evolves with the seasons, and sublimates the fruits of the labor of our talented local producers. You will enjoy delicious and unique compositions, in the heart of intimate and secret Nîmes.
Le Déjeuner includes:
— Appetizers
— Starter
— Main course
— Pierre Gagnaire Desserts
€130 (excluding beverages & wine)
A gourmet escape in the world of Pierre Gagnaire
SAVOR A GOURMET STAY
Three-starred Chef Pierre Gagnaire invites you to his gastronomic restaurant DUENDE. Live an extraordinary experience in an exceptional address. Stay overnight in your secret nest between refinement and intimacy, for a magical night.
This offer includes:
— One night in the room of your choice
— Dinner from the Pierre Gagnaire menu at the DUENDE gourmet restaurant (drinks not included)
— Breakfast
Available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights; reservation at least 4 days before your stay.
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OFFER A STAR-RATED EXPERIENCE AT DUENDE
At the heart of L'Imperator in Nîmes, the Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant DUENDE, created by Pierre Gagnaire, invites you to enjoy an exceptional experience where signature cuisine is expressed with creativity, emotion, and precision. Each creation celebrates exceptional ingredients enhanced with finesse, offering a unique culinary interlude that transports you to another world and awakens your senses. Discover our experiences to give as gifts or treat yourself to in our online store.
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