This charming hotel perched on a chalk cliff was commissioned in 1908 by King Leopold II of Belgium so that he could entertain his lover, Blanche de Vaughan, but it now caters to lovers of fine food. Sourcing local produce is central to the Domaine’s philosophy: scallops from the Bay of the Seine River, farm-reared lamb from nearby breeders and fresh fruit and vegetables from neighbours’ gardens and orchards. The resulting food overflows with fresh, crisp, wholesome flavours. When the weather is fine, alfresco dining on the terrace gazing down over the meanders of the Seine is an unforgettable experience in this aptly named establishment.