Les Jardins de la Carambole

Hue


This classy French restaurant occupies a gorgeous colonial-style building in the Citadel quarter. The menu majors in Gallic classics and there's a Vietnamese set menu popular with groups. Add a lengthy wine list and informed service, and it's just the place for a romantic meal – arrive by cyclo and it's easy to roll back the years to Indochine times.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Hue attractions

1. To Mieu Temple Complex

0.13 MILES

Taking up the southwest corner of the Imperial Enclosure, this highly impressive walled complex has been beautifully restored. The imposing three-tiered…

2. Five Cannons of Nine Holy Cannons

0.15 MILES

Located just inside the Citadel ramparts, near the gates to either side of the Flag Tower, are the Nine Holy Cannons (1804). These five cannons next to…

3. Quang Duc Gate

0.18 MILES

The five cannons next to Quang Duc Gate represent the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire and earth.

4. Dien Tho Residence

0.25 MILES

The stunning, partially ruined Dien Tho Residence (1804) once comprised the apartments and audience hall of the Queen Mothers of the Nguyen dynasty. The…

5. Ngo Mon Gate

0.26 MILES

The principal entrance to the Imperial Enclosure is Ngo Mon Gate, which faces the Flag Tower. The central passageway with its yellow doors was reserved…

6. Thai Hoa Palace

0.28 MILES

This 1803 palace is a spacious hall with an ornate timber roof supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns. It was used for the emperor’s official…

7. Truong San Residence

0.31 MILES

In 1844, Emperor Thieu Tri described this as one of Hue's most beautiful spots, but it was devastated by war. Check out the superb entrance gate with…

8. Halls of the Mandarins

0.32 MILES

Located immediately behind Thai Hoa Palace, on either side of a courtyard, these halls were used by mandarins as offices and to prepare for court…