Certain to be a Chiang Mai talk-of-the-town is this Parisian-styled restaurant serving classic French cuisine in an impeccable setting. Try mouthwatering French favourites such as sautèed frogs legs with garlic cream sauce, or the imported duck leg confit whose meat is so tender a gust of wind would glide it away from the bone. The a la carte menu offers tons of other delectable treats including desserts such as the arrestingly rich soft bitter chocolate baked in the oven with orange sauce. A two or three course lunch is provided at a very affordable 450 baht, while a dinner menu with wine will cost you 1,200 baht. The ambience at Auberge is second to none, encapsulating a style that is elegant and extremely tasteful yet is unpretentious and friendly. All fittings, decorations, including the resplendent chandeliers, the palatial lawn (available for large group dinners, receptions and parties) and long terrace, makes a dining experience here not something you’ll easily forget. Reservations are recommended.