La Maison Carrier : An authentic gourmet journey into the heart of traditional desserts
Located in Chamonix, at the foot of the majestic Mont Blanc, ‘La Maison Carrier’ is a true haven of peace where the authenticity of mountain cuisine meets the excellence of traditional cooking.
While our restaurant is renowned for its regional dishes and Savoyard specialties, it is also famous for its unique dessert buffet: the celebrated Vré.
This genuine festival of sweet delights, served at will, is a must for food lovers, children, and those who appreciate local traditions.
An All-You-Can-Eat Buffet of Authentic Desserts
The Vré is a long-standing tradition at La Maison Carrier. This rustic wooden sideboard now serves as the centerpiece of a dessert buffet that delights guests throughout the day.
The concept is simple: all you can eat, with each dessert inviting you to rediscover the flavors of the past in an authentic, mountain-style setting.
Children as well as adults enjoy the wide variety of treats, ready to be picked and enjoyed on a whim.
Among the traditional desserts that have made La Maison Carrier famous is the blueberry tart—a true explosion of fruity flavor that captures the essence of the Savoyard mountains. With its light crust and generous filling of wild blueberries, this tart pays homage to the local land, where mountain fruits perfectly complement the sweetness of homemade pastry.
No Vré would be complete without the essential floating island (île flottante). This light, airy, and creamy dessert melts delicately in the mouth. The perfectly golden caramel pairs beautifully with a smooth custard sauce (crème anglaise), creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors. A true classic of French pâtisserie, it fits right in with this mountain setting.
The strawberry tart, meanwhile, is a fresh and light dessert that evokes the tastes of summer. Made with sweet, juicy local strawberries, it pairs wonderfully with a buttery, golden shortcrust pastry. This simple yet delightful dessert is a real Madeleine de Proust for lovers of local treats. With every bite, it feels like tasting the very essence of a Savoyard summer.
A Sweet Break: Traditional Afternoon Tea at Maison Carrier
Between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM, Maison Carrier invites you to enjoy a sweet break with its traditional afternoon tea.
For 17 €uro per person, you can enjoy a hot drink alongside unlimited access to the sweet delights of the Vré. It’s the perfect opportunity to indulge in authentic desserts in a cozy setting, after a day of hiking or skiing.
At La Maison Carrier, desserts are crafted with care and dedication by Breton pastry chef Patrick Guellec, who has been part of the team since 2008. He creates homemade pastries that charm with their simplicity and generosity. It’s not just about satisfying hunger—it’s about awakening childhood memories through traditional recipes that warm the heart.
Whether you're a dessert enthusiast or a fan of mountain cuisine, Maison Carrier is a destination not to be missed. Its all-you-can-eat buffet of traditional desserts, the Vré, offers a true journey into the heart of local flavors. Every dessert—from blueberry tart to floating island, including caramel custards and strawberry tarts—is a tribute to regional recipes and Savoyard family traditions.
So don’t wait to treat yourself to this unique experience in Chamonix.
At La Maison Carrier, indulgence is an art, and every dessert is a promise of happiness—an invitation to savor the authenticity of mountain flavors in an exceptional setting.
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