Paris Restaurants|Paris, France

Nuna (Le Commandant Charcot)

Name: Nuna (Le Commandant Charcot)
Telephone: 888-400-1082

French fine dining meets polar exploration

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It’s rare that you can score a table at an Alain Ducasse restaurant without reservations, but walk-ins are more than welcome at Nuna. As the flagship dining room aboard Le Commandant Charcot, PONANT’s groundbreaking — or shall we say icebreaking — luxury polar exploration ship, Nuna was developed in collaboration with the storied chef to bring contemporary French cuisine to the ends of the Earth.

In addition to an à la carte menu, Nuna also spotlights a regularly updated plant-forward, globally inspired tasting menu that nods to the ship’s eco-friendly ethos without veering into gimmickry.

Dishes lean refined and restrained, with an emphasis on seasonality, subtle spice and classic French technique. The atmosphere mirrors the cuisine: calm, contemporary and quietly confident, with soft lighting and minimalist design that feels like an understated showcase of French savoir-faire.

Our Inspector's Highlights

Nuna brings Ducasse’s contemporary French cuisine to the polar extremes, where vast rolling seas and indomitable snowfields add visual drama to the experience.
A must for admirers of the acclaimed chef, the restaurant pairs his haute creations with fine French wines, heirloom-worthy tableware and timeless furnishings in a celebration of craftsmanship.
Named after the Inuit word for “earth,” Nuna reflects the spirit of Le Commandant Charcot’s polar voyages.
Ducasse’s menus change constantly, ensuring your taste buds never get bored once you’re sailing. Expect dishes such as lobster with beets and hibiscus, or veal tartare with haricot verts.
If it weren’t for the large windows, you might forget you’re on a cruise at all. White tablecloths, white-glove service and artfully presented plates (yes, chefs use tweezers here) replicate Ducasse’s exquisite French fine-dining experiences on terra firma with precision.

Things to Know

Whether you order à la carte or enjoy the tasting menu, Ducasse’s dishes at Nuna are included with your sailing, so you can enjoy world-class cuisine (with a side of Arctic or Antarctic views) as often as you like.
Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant has been designed to accommodate all passengers in a single sitting, ensuring you don’t need to worry about reservations.
While Nuna’s dining room feels refined, the expeditionary nature of the ship means that the dress code is a little less formal. Aim for somewhere between smart casual and business formal — think polos and khakis for men, and skirts, trousers, dresses and blouses for women.

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Getting There

72 Victor Hugo Avenue, 75116, Paris, France

TEL888-400-1082