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LE SOLEAL DINING OPTIONS

Dining options aboard this luxury PONANT ship Le Soleal

Le Soleal Dining brings the best out of its French chefs who have reached the absolute pinnacle of world culinary respect.

Aboard Le Soléal, guests enjoy two distinct dining experiences infused with French elegance and regional flair. L’Éclipse, the gastronomic restaurant on Deck 2, offers a refined, sit-down setting where breakfast, lunch, and dinner feature artfully prepared French and international cuisine. A comprehensive wine cellar and sommelier recommendations elevate each meal.

For a more relaxed option, Le Pythéas, the grill restaurant on Deck 6, serves buffet-style breakfasts and lunches, along with immersive themed dinners. This venue offers both indoor and al fresco seating, perfect for dining under the open sky with panoramic ocean views.

Additionally, room service is available around the clock for private, in-cabin dining—from breakfast to late-night snacks.

This blend of gourmet artistry and relaxed ambience ensures that every meal on Le Soléal is as memorable as the destinations you'll explore.

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THE ECLIPSE - GASTRONOMIC RESTAURANT

DECK 2

L’Éclipse is Le Soléal’s principal gastronomic restaurant, located on Deck 2. It offers an elegant, contemporary setting with a light, refined décor inspired by French design, providing a relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the restaurant features open seating, allowing guests the flexibility to dine at their leisure.

Cuisine at L’Éclipse emphasizes French culinary tradition, elevated by modern techniques and fresh ingredients—often locally sourced from ports of call. Menus change daily and include both French classics and international dishes, with vegetarian and special dietary options available on request.

Meals are complemented by a carefully curated wine list featuring fine French wines, and attentive service ensures a seamless dining experience. The restaurant offers both buffet and à la carte elements, depending on the meal and time of day.

With panoramic sea views through large windows, L’Éclipse blends gourmet dining with the tranquil ambiance of luxury ocean travel.

  • 3,980 square feet
  • Capacity: 268
  • Breakfasts, lunches and dinners, French and international cuisine, elegance and refinement
  • Wine cellar

THE LE PYTHEAS - GRILL RESTAURANT

DECK 6

Le Pythéas, located on Deck 6 of Le Soléal, is the ship’s casual grill restaurant, offering a more relaxed yet stylish dining experience. Open for breakfast, lunch, and themed dinners, Le Pythéas features buffet-style service with a wide selection of international dishes, fresh salads, grilled meats, and regional specialties that reflect the ship’s itinerary.

This venue is particularly popular for its al fresco seating, allowing guests to dine outdoors while enjoying sweeping ocean views and sea breezes. Indoors, the atmosphere remains informal and welcoming—ideal for a laid-back meal with the same high-quality ingredients found throughout the ship’s culinary offerings.

Le Pythéas is also known for its themed evenings, where menus and décor are tailored to the destination or occasion. It's perfect for travelers seeking flexibility without compromising on flavor or service. Whether enjoying a leisurely lunch or a sunset dinner, Le Pythéas combines comfort, variety, and scenic charm.

  • 2,530 square feet
  • Interior capacity: 150
  • Exterior capacity: 60

FRENCH GASTRONOMY AT ITS BEST

THE EXPERTISE OF CHEF ALAIN DUCASSE

Since January 2016, PONANT has chosen to partner with Ducasse Conseil, the catering expert division of chef Alain Ducasse. From the design of the culinary offer to the training of the company's Chefs, this project is a long-term project to raise our culinary standards to the highest level and meet the very high demands of our passengers.

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