Celebrated table

La Fleur de Thym

French restaurant at route de Liège 34 in Houffalize, Belgium. Gault&Millau 14.5 for 2026, with a seasonal menu from chef David Heine.

The story

La Fleur de Thym in Houffalize: French restaurant rated 14.5 by Gault&Millau for 2026

La Fleur de Thym, at route de Liège 34 in Houffalize, is a French restaurant with a modern kitchen, scored 14.5 by Gault&Millau for 2026. The dining room has operated since 2004 in a contemporary, intimate setting above the Ardennes town.

Chef David Heine's seasonal cooking

Chef David Heine, originally from Gouvy, pairs local terroir with ideas from further afield. The single menu is rewritten about every six weeks to follow the seasons. The market menu has included lobster with pigeon or St Pierre fish, finished with dessert.

Service and the Tuesday menu

Olivia Sauvage leads the room with her team. She bakes the house bread and makes the desserts and petits fours. Tuesdays bring only the Mardi Fou menu, served at lunch and dinner and renewed weekly. In summer, a terrace opens for aperitifs and outdoor meals.

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Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026
Gault&Millau
14.5
14.5
2026
Michelin
Recomended
Recomended

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Gault&Millau 2026 — 14.5
Michelin 2026 — Recomended
Cuisines French, Modern Cuisine
Services Bar, Catering, Chef's Table, Dinner, Exclusive Hire, Fine Dining, Large Groups, Lunch, Meal Kits, Outdoor Seating, Parking, Private Chef, Private Parties, Table Service, Takeaway, Vegan, Vegetarian

History

On the record

Location

Find us

route de Liège 34, Houffalize, 6660, Belgium
Houffalize, Belgium
+32 61 28 97 08
lafleurdethymrestaurant@gmail.com
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