DUENDE

Name: Maison Albar - L'Imperator
Address: Nîmes
Price range: 256.00 EUR (average rate)
Rating: 9

An exclusive gourmet address

THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY: DINNER : 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: LUNCH : 12:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Maison Albar - L'Imperator invites you to discover the DUENDE, its gastronomic restaurant with 2 Michelin stars, signed by Pierre Gagnaire. This exceptional address has been designed to offer a unique gastronomic souvenir thanks to its perfect 5 or 8 times agreements, and its exceptional wine cellar.

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**Tribute to the Truffle, a gourmet evening**

THURSDAY, 19 MARCH 2026

An exceptional gourmet evening will be held at the DUENDE restaurant, awarded two Michelin stars, in the presence of Pierre Gagnaire and his team. This exclusive menu showcases the black diamond through a creation specially designed for the occasion. Each dish reveals the black truffle with intensity, finesse and modernity, through creations and precision worthy of haute cuisine, faithful to the identity of the place.

€280 PER PERSON (EXCLUDING DRINKS)

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Pierre Gagnaire, creator of taste with multiple stars

With more than 40 years of authenticity, creativity and commitment, the emblematic 16-star man, renowned for his admirable inventiveness and the precious aesthetics of his dishes, invites you to a shared moment of taste and vision: one of quality products sublimated with precision and tenderness, taking you into a sensory universe of infinite flavours.

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)

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Gourmet stay

Discover the best of Southern cuisine with a creative dinner at the Brasserie L'Impé by Michelin-starred Chef Pierre Gagnaire. Then, relaxing in the soothing atmosphere of your room for a magical and unforgettable night.

Details

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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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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