FrequentlyAsked Questions
Origines is located at Rue du Clos de la Chaux, 63500 Le Broc, close to Issoire, in the Puy-de-Dôme. Perched on the Plateau de la Chaux at 450m of altitude, at the foot of a 14th-century medieval castle, the establishment offers a 180° view over the volcanoes of Auvergne, 40 minutes south of Clermont-Ferrand.
- One star in the Michelin Guide (since 2020)
- A Michelin Green Star, recognising the house's eco-responsible approach (since March 2026)
- A Michelin Key for the hotel, the Michelin distinction dedicated to exceptional hotels
- A score of 16/20 (Table Remarquable) in the Gault & Millau
- 3 Ecotable macarons
- A 5-star Atout France rating for the hotel (since 2024)
Adrien Descouls is originally from Gelles, in the Combrailles. Trained in Chamalières and then alongside several Meilleurs Ouvriers de France, he honed his craft in Lyon and Paris before a notable stint on the TV show Top Chef.
In 2018, he returned to his native Puy-de-Dôme to create Origines, in Le Broc. His sommelier, Vincent Gardarin, was named Gault & Millau's Best Sommelier 2026.
By phone at +33 4 73 71 71 71, or by email at contact@restaurant-origines.fr.
Bookings can be made online directly on the website, or by phone at +33 4 73 71 71 71.
Origines welcomes guests Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, as well as Friday and Saturday for lunch, from 12:00pm to 12:45pm.
The establishment is closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Hours may vary by season: we recommend checking availability at the time of booking.
Three menus punctuate the gastronomic journey, from 3 to 8 courses:
Menu Instinct – an introduction to the paths of Le Broc, in 3 courses (starter, main, dessert) — €90
Menu Racines – a journey through the puys, in 5 courses (meat OR fish, €140) or 6 courses (meat AND fish, €160)
Menu Origines – the signature menu, a complete aromatic dive into the chef's Auvergne, in 8 courses — €210
Wine pairings are available as a complement (from €40 for a non-alcoholic version, up to €235 for the prestige pairing). Prices exclude beverages; taxes and service included.
Yes. Simply let the team know when booking.
Yes, curated by head sommelier Vincent Gardarin, it showcases the diversity of French terroirs with pride of place given to Auvergne wines (Côtes d'Auvergne, Saint-Pourçain, Côte Roannaise, Côtes du Forez), alongside great estates and little-known winegrowers from across France.
Yes, "Le Bureau du Chef" is an exclusive table set up behind the scenes of the restaurant, bookable for up to 4 people, available only with the tasting menu.
Bookings can be made online directly on the website, or by phone at +33 4 73 71 71 71.
Le Basalte, the bistronomic expression of the Origines house, is located in Issoire, about a 10-minute drive away. It is open Sunday to Thursday, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm and 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Find all its details on its own website (accessible from the "Bistrot Basalte" section of the Origines website).
Check-in from 5:00pm (an earlier arrival can be arranged on request). Check-out before 11:30am.
Rooms start at €175. The farmhouse breakfast is available for €29 per person per night (in the dining room or in your room).
A tourist tax of €0.70 per person per night applies in addition.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking with electric vehicle charging points
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Zero-waste artisan Auvergne soap
- Chocolates from a local chocolatier
- Seasonal herbal teas
- Baby/child bed on request
- Dogs welcome (basket and bowls provided)
- Wake-up call service available from 6:00am
It celebrates the terroir of Auvergne: local charcuterie, bread kneaded each night by head baker Olivier Pélisse, homemade jams, brioche, pastries made with AOP butter, Auvergne honey, farmhouse yoghurts from the Combrailles and farm eggs, with an optional granola and seasonal juice.
It is served from 7:30am to 10:00am in the dining room, or from 7:30am to 11:00am in your room.
Online, via the direct booking engine available on the website, guaranteeing a commission-free reservation.
Yes. The offer dedicated to business travellers includes a panoramic room, the farmhouse breakfast and an in-room meal (main course and dessert based on market availability).
The hotel has 11 charming rooms and suites: 6 panoramic rooms of 30 m² (Sancy, Améthyste, Gentiane, Nugère, Andésite, Aubier) and 5 suites of 31 to 58 m² (Houppier, Nugère, Gentiane, Giroflée, Saphir).
Some suites feature a bioethanol fireplace or a massage bath. All accommodate 2 people, with a King Size bed and Italian-style shower.
Located next to the restaurant's dining room, the bar offers a selection of eaux-de-vie and farmhouse liqueurs (including verbena liqueur from the Forez), wines from Auvergne and beyond, spirits, cocktails and warm beverages.
Yes, several stone terraces, set along the castle's former patrol path, offer a panorama over the volcanoes of the Puy-de-Dôme, ideal for a drink or a moment of reading.
An additional terrace, facing the chapel and the park of the Plateau de la Chaux, also hosts moments of togetherness.
Yes. "Les Grandes Tables" form a private lounge that can be arranged as one large shared table or in clusters, seating up to 30 people, with a view over the medieval buildings of Le Broc and the volcanic plain.
The space is suited to weddings, birthdays, christenings and family or professional receptions. The hotel's 11 rooms can also be privatised for the occasion, and the ceremony or reception drinks can be organised outdoors in the warmer months.
For any quote or brochure request, contact the team at +33 4 73 71 71 71 or by email at contact@restaurant-origines.fr.
Yes, a seminar room accommodating up to 20 people is equipped for professional meetings, with adjoining lounges for convivial breaks.
On-site accommodation, gourmet dining and Bistrot Basalte in Issoire make it possible to organise residential, semi-residential seminars or simple study days.
The house is built on three pillars: rigour (precision of gesture, respect for produce), excellence (continuous progress of the team) and kindness (human welcome, respect for teams and partners).
Yes. The chef favours short supply chains, a permaculture garden, and forgoes sea fish in favour of river fish and local produce.
The establishment also pays particular attention to energy renovation, waste management (sorting, composting) and the use of natural materials.
This commitment is recognised by the Michelin Guide's Green Star and the 3 Ecotable macarons.
The medieval village of Le Broc, classified as a Remarkable Heritage Site, with the remains of its 14th-century fortified castle and its Romanesque church, can be discovered on foot in just a few minutes.
Nearby Issoire offers the Romanesque Saint-Austremoine abbey church and its Renaissance old town. From the Plateau de la Chaux, the panorama opens 360° onto the Chaîne des Puys (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Sancy massif, the Cézallier, the Cantal and the Livradois-Forez mountains.
Yes, the establishment is located about 2 km from the A75 motorway, 40 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand, making it an ideal stopover between Paris and the South of France.
Origines regularly offers seasonal packages, including stays designed for moments as a couple. Details of current offers are available on the "Special Offers" page of the website or from reception.
Yes, the business travel offer (panoramic room, farmhouse breakfast and in-room meal) is featured in the Special Offers section and on the Hotel page.
From the A75 (Clermont-Ferrand - Montpellier route), take exit 15 towards Le Broc / Saint-Germain / Ardes-sur-Couze / Le Breuil-sur-Couze, then follow the signs for "Origines - Restaurant panoramique" to the end of Rue du Clos de la Chaux.
GPS coordinates: 45° 30′ 3.348″ N - 3° 14′ 36.576″ E.
Free parking, equipped with electric vehicle charging points, is available.
Issoire station is the closest (6 km). Clermont-Ferrand station is 44 km away.
Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport is 44 km from Origines.
Yes, the establishment has accessible (PMR) access as well as an adapted room.