Le Saint-Nicolas
When the mountain meets the sea
Nestled in Rochebrune, Le Saint-Nicolas is a gastronomic address near the centre of the village of Megève.
Dressed in local wood and stone, we promise you a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The open kitchen allows you to enjoy the ballet of our team during service, and also gives you the opportunity to interact with the chef, who will tailor to any special requests.
The inspirations of our chef Marvin Lance are rooted here, in the land of Mont-Blanc, and he is delighted to share with you the authenticity and power of this terroir. The Côtes d’Armor and Calvados are his roots, and as such, his culinary identity is imbued with subtle hints of the sea.
"Here, there are no other ambitions than the pleasure of having a great time."
The team
Trading Hours & booking
We are exclusively open for dinner service from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Open 7 days a week: 20th December - 7th January / 13th February - 4th March
Open 6 days a week (closed on Wednesdays): 7th January - 13th February / 5th March - 29th March
Open 2 days a week (Friday & Saturday): 18th October - 14th December / 4th April - 5th April
For any special requests, please contact us.
Our chef Marvin Lance
Originally from Brittany and Normandy, and the grandson of a butcher, Marvin Lance was immersed from a very young age in a culinary tradition where sharing and generosity are essential. This upbringing led him to discover cooking. Fascinated, he began his training in Brittany at the age of 15 under Jean-Pierre Crouzil**
He then joined the kitchens of Stéphane Gaborieau* and Thibault Sombardier* in Paris.
Drawn to the mountains, he moved to Megève, where he spent five years working alongside Julien Gatillon at the restaurant Le 1920**.
Rising through the ranks to become sous-chef.
In October 2020, at the age of 26, Marvin Lance took the helm of Le Saint-Nicolas restaurant, where he could finally express his own culinary vision. Rooted in childhood memories and influenced by the Savoyard terroir, he creates a cuisine that blends authenticity and creativity, between the sea and the mountains.
«I wish to convey to you the love I have for my profession, which is full of sharing, generosity, and sincerity. These are deep values that are close to my heart.»
« The soul of my cooking is nourished by my memories, my respect for craftsmen, and my passions for hunting, fishing, and foraging. »
Marvin
An ode to the terroir of Savoy
We engage with them, cultivating a relationship of trust.
We are committed to listening to and supporting our partners in a spirit of sustainable craftsmanship. More than just a short supply chain, we favour direct sourcing.
We collaborate with local artisans: potters, blacksmiths, granite carvers from Mont-Blanc, wood turners, and ceramicists.
For producers, we prioritise: local vegetable growers, farm cheeses, charcutiers, breeders, millers, herbalists, beekeepers, snail farmers, and winemakers.
The cheeses on our trolley form a carefully thought-out selection.
This authentic journey from farm to farm reveals a valuable exchange of expertise
with the passionate artisans of the land
The wine menu
The concept of our whine list is built on a valuable exchange between Laeti, our head sommelier, and Marvin, our head chef. This collaboration ensures a harmonious
connection between our wines and the chef's culinary identity.
To respect the winemakers is to acknowledge the humanity and richness behind every glass of wine.
It is to honour their passion, the result of long and complex work rooted in the traditions of French craftsmanship.
It is crucial for us to build strong relationships with our winemakers and to recognise their essential role in contributing to the experience of dining at Saint-
Nicolas.
It is also important to highlight the presence of numerous references from biodynamics, which embody respect for biodiversity and its ecosystem.
« The life of the soil, the life of the vine, the life of the wine. » Philippe Héritier, Domaine des Orchis
Gift Boxes
Explore the culinary world of our chef Marvin Lance through two tasting menus that make up our menu.
Relief Menu Box - €110
"My inspiration for this menu is rooted here, in the land of Mont-Blanc, and I am delighted to share with you the authenticity and strength of this terroir."
Origin Menu Box - €130
"For this menu, discover my culinary identity rooted in childhood memories and inspired by the terroirs of Brittany and Normandy."
To enhance your experience, enrich your gift box with a wine pairing option curated by our head sommelier, Laeti.
Relief Wine Pairing: €55
Origin Wine Pairing: €65
