Lyon and the Alps Restaurants

1. La Treille Muscate

Between Lyon and Avignon there's no better place to dine and spend a night than at this old-style hotel, a symphony of muted 18th-century pastels, Provençal furnishings, and a decidedly rustic-luxe air. Though the decor feels slightly dated, the restaurant gets kudos from all the critics, and has a beautiful outdoor terrace, with views of the distant mountains, for warm-weather dining. You can't go wrong with the Sisteron lamb, rock lobster raviolis, or honey-lacquered duck breast, and the extensive wine list hits all the right local notes.