Auberge Klein Begins a New Chapter
Edouard Amoiel
11 novembre 2026
From Maison Lameloise in Shanghai to the shores of Lake Geneva, Yann Klein continues his culinary journey in Saint-Prex. The Alsatian chef is opening a gourmet inn there, where classic French dishes will be paired with a few touches inspired by his time in China, with a special focus on fish from the lake.
Yann Klein, an Alsatian chef with an already impressive career, has chosen Saint-Prex to write a new chapter in his story. After serving as executive chef at Maison Lameloise in Shanghai—a restaurant that earned a Michelin star under his leadership—he is now at the helm of an inn that bears his name.
Joint Project
And the chef didn’t return alone. Joining him are, notably, Ludivina Caffi, his wife, who will oversee the hospitality and the restaurant’s atmosphere, as well as Thomas Blang in the kitchen, Quentin Bouillet in the dining room, and Vincent Monnier in the pastry kitchen. Several members of this team shared his adventure in China and are now reunited around a common project.
On the plate, Yann Klein aims to blend his Alsatian roots, his devotion to French culinary classics, and the influences he brought back from his years in Asia. Lake Geneva will also take center stage, particularly through the lake’s fish, which he intends to prepare with precision. Sauces, another of the chef’s great passions, will be one of the defining themes of his cuisine.
The first menu already offers some clues about his intentions, with dish names like “From Normandy to Canton,” “Where the Sea Meets the Meadow,” and “Jussy Chicken Kung Pao Style.” This is sure to pique our curiosity about this new spot, which will also feature a particularly well-stocked wine cellar, with a strong focus on Swiss wines and Burgundy.
