Burgundy Snails
Garlic and parsley butter, served with house baguette.
BAN VAT NONG · LUANG PRABANG
French cuisine in the heart of Luang Prabang.
A welcoming house for good food, thoughtful hospitality and evenings on the veranda.
OUR HERITAGE
A tradition of quiet hospitality since 2000.
A house built in 1960, in the heart of Luang Prabang. For generations of guests, L’Éléphant has been a place to enjoy good food, warm hospitality and the pleasure of sharing a table.
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AT THE HOUSE TABLE
Seasonal favourites
A selection of favourites from our kitchen, prepared with care and inspired by the pleasure of good food.
Foie Gras
Served with pineapple chutney.
Coq au Vin
Served with tagliatelle and vegetables.
DISCOVER OUR SISTER VENUES
Two more places to discover in Luang Prabang.
LE BISTRO CAFÉ BAN VAT SENE
Our café-restaurant, just a short walk away, brings together Lao and French dishes, homemade pastries and ice cream.
Discover Le Bistro Café Ban Vat Sene →LE CALAO
Looking for Lao food?
For traditional Lao dishes, visit our sister restaurant, Le Calao, by the Mekong, just a few minutes away.
THE ATMOSPHERE
Two settings, one home.
Choose the setting that suits your evening: our indoor dining room, with its distinctive character, or the open-air veranda overlooking the old town.
01THE COLONIAL DINING ROOM
A welcoming dining room with warm timber, intimate lighting and the character of the house.
02THE VERANDA
Enjoy your meal surrounded by the historic building, with the atmosphere of Luang Prabang all around you.
THE GUESTBOOK
A few signed pages from over the years.
Memories and messages from some of the guests who have visited our house.
Mick Jagger
A signed page, carefully preserved in the house guestbook.
Kylie Minogue
A signed page, carefully preserved in the house guestbook.
Emanuel Ungaro
A signed page, carefully preserved in the house guestbook.
GUEST TESTIMONIALS
Kind words from our guests.
Every visit leaves a memory. Here are a few words shared by guests over the years.
A particularly lovely moment, excellent cooking, and above all a human touch reflected in every dish.K. Esterre· France
Excellent food, lovely atmosphere. The chocolate mousse is to die for.Jenny & David· Australia
To all the L’Éléphant staff, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, generosity, and support. You will not be forgotten.Belinda· Australia
Join us at the table.
We would be delighted to welcome you to L’Éléphant. To request a table, contact our team by telephone, email or WhatsApp. Your reservation is confirmed once our team has replied.
Ban Vat Nong, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR
OPEN DAILY · Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Dinner: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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