maison akene

seed of a gourmet poetry

INES AND ISMA'IL, A LOVE JOURNEY

Maison Akène was born from the story of a couple , Inès Guerre-Genton Rodriguez and Isma'il Guerre-Genton, and from a deliberate choice: to return to the essentials.

After eight years at the helm of their Empreinte restaurant in Lambersart , they are moving to Ardres to open a new place, conceived as a culinary interlude guided by nature and plants, where every detail counts.

Trained at the Paul Bocuse Institute, Isma'il refined his cuisine in prestigious establishments, notably alongside Michel Bras (3*), Emmanuel Renaut (3*), Christian Têtedoie (1*) and Julien Gatillon (1*).

Originally from Campagne-lès-Guînes, a few minutes from Ardres, his move here is also a return to his roots.

For her part, Inès built her career through travel and experiences in the hotel industry , from the Park Hyatt (Washington DC) to the Four Seasons (Cyprus), via the Ritz (Madrid) and the Radisson Blu (Les Arcs 1950), before meeting Isma'il in Megève, at Emmanuel Renaut's.

Together, they envision Maison Akène as a warm and welcoming home, driven by attention to detail, where cuisine, service and hospitality tell the same story.

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A CRAFTSMAN'S TABLE

born from a territory and from those who shape it.

On the plate, the seasons dictate the menu, brought by the market gardeners of Licques, Balinghem and the Opal Coast, the butter from Éperlecques, the poultry from Licques...

And because a home is felt as much as it is tasted, craftsmanship lives on in the details: pieces forged in Campagne-lès-Guînes, carefully chosen objects, and ephemeral exhibitions by local artists that bring the place to life. Here, we want to be the voice of the talents around us, and share their brilliance, if only for the duration of a meal.

DISCOVERY AND LETTING GO

This invitation is our signature. Let curiosity guide the meal, forget time, and let yourself be carried away by a cuisine that gently surprises.

From the first smile to the last gesture, everything is designed to make your time with us unique, as if the table had been set especially for you, for a rare, simple and precious moment.

A DIVERSIFIED CELLAR

Our cellar is a playground.

Macerations are featured alongside prestigious appellations, and beers and cocktails often complement our pairings, for a complete relaxation.

moments

Our menus are a surprise experience,

thought of as a journey.

We invite you to let yourself be guided:

Each menu tells the story of our local area and the ecosystem that surrounds us.

at the rate of the number of surprises chosen .

This is our way of expressing our territory through a cuisine of gesture.

of taste and precision, and to lead you towards discovery,

without rushing.

SPONTANEOUS

lunch

- available for lunch, excluding weekends and public holidays, possible in less than an hour on request -

3 surprises - €42

- Food & drink pairing €21 -

BUD

discovery

- served for dinner, excluding weekends and public holidays -

4 surprises - €64

- Food & drink pairing €29 -

BLOOM

tasting

- served at all services -

6 surprises - €83

- Food & drink pairing €39 -

AKENE

carte blanche

102

- served for dinner on weekdays and for lunch on weekends and public holidays -

8 surprises - €102

- Food & drink pairing €49 -

- Menu prices exclude drinks -
- Menu selection for the entire table -

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establishment accessible to customers with disabilities

reservations

restaurant open from Wednesday to Saturday, lunch & dinner, and Sunday lunch.

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-group meals -
from 10 people

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Le Figaro

"Chef Isma'il Guerre-Genton's new Maison Akène restaurant: a good reason to taste the Pas-de-Calais region"

- Stéphane Durand-Souffland -

Le Monde

"In Pas-de-Calais, Maison Akène plays with earthy and bitter flavors"

- Julien Amat -

Michelin Guide

"...In the kitchen, the chef remains true to his style, with a unique menu that mimics the stages of flower development – bud, bloom, achene – and personal dishes with bold flavors..."

- Review of the Michelin Guide 2026 -

Figaroscope

"Figaro's 35 Favorite Restaurants"

- Alice Bosio, Stéphane Durand-Souffland & Emmanuel Rubin -

IDEAT

"Akene House, The fruit of simplicity"

- Sylvie Berkowicz -

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personalize your guests' experience with our various gift boxes and beverage packages, or offer a check for the amount of your choice to contribute to their trip.

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