When we visit wildlife parks, we often lower our expectations when it comes to food. Let’s be honest — most of us prepare for overpriced sandwiches, soggy fries, or a generic meal that gets the job done, nothing more.
But at Chez Lilianne, nestled inside the beautiful Sainte-Croix Wildlife Park, we found one of the most refreshing surprises of our whole trip.
From the outside, it doesn’t look like much. It’s simple, like a canteen-style restaurant — long tables, a counter service setup, nothing luxurious. But sometimes, simplicity hides treasures. And this is one of those places.
We sat down with low expectations and left with full bellies, big smiles, and genuine admiration for what this restaurant manages to do.
🥕 A kitchen that cooks with its garden
What really stands out here is the freshness and quality of the food. The vegetables on your plate? They come directly from the garden you can see just a few steps away from the restaurant. That’s right — the park grows its own seasonal produce right on site, and it shows.
You can taste the difference in every bite: the crunch of a carrot, the softness of perfectly seasoned potatoes, the flavor of real garden herbs. It’s not about fancy plating or Michelin stars — it’s about food that feels honest, local, and made with love.
🍲 A daily menu that respects nature and the seasons
The menu isn’t huge — and that’s a good thing. Every dish is prepared with care, and you can choose between a meat option, a vegetarian plate, or a child-friendly meal. Even the desserts are homemade. We had a generous portion of a rustic crumble that reminded me of Sunday lunches at grandma’s.
This isn’t just a quick food stop — it’s a part of the park experience. You sit, you take your time, you enjoy what’s on your plate, and you feel like it belongs right here in the natural setting of Sainte-Croix.
👨👩👧👦 Perfect for families
If you’re visiting the park with kids (like we did), Chez Lilianne is a dream. The staff is welcoming, everything is set up to make families feel comfortable, and the setting is relaxed and kid-friendly. There’s space to breathe, no pressure, and even picky eaters will find something to enjoy.
🎥 And yes, it will be in our video too
This place was such a good surprise that we decided to feature it in our upcoming video about the park. We’ll even show you the little garden where the vegetables grow — just next to the terrace.
At Family Travel Guide, we love finding hidden gems like this — places that don’t pretend, that don’t oversell, but that deliver a real experience.
If you’re heading to Sainte-Croix Wildlife Park, don’t skip Chez Lilianne. It may look simple, but it offers one of the best family meals we’ve had inside any park. Honest, local, delicious — and absolutely worth the stop.
