Le Gastronome

Jean Vrijdaghs and Sébastien Hankard have added a youthful buzz to this illustrious restaurant, that had at least one Michelin star from 1963 to 2011. The restaurant and guestrooms have been restored to their former glory thanks to a contemporary makeover. Premium ingredients like Brittany lobster and local game are flanked by veg from the restaurant’s garden, with a flawless attention to detail and an abundance of veteran technique to shine the spotlight on the ingredient. The duo of chefs draws inspiration from purebred classical recipes, to which they add a contemporary twist. A hint of acidity imparts a kick, together with a subtle scattering of originality, even if the score remains legible and familiar. The surprise lies in their refined craftsmanship: cooked foie gras with a red beetroot crème, a crème of fresh, tangy apples, a foamy emulsion of red beetroot and a subtle stock. Their enthusiasm is contagious, and it is a pleasure to see this grand old institution firmly back in the limelight.

What makes it distinctive

• A historic house with decades of Michelin recognition, revived with a contemporary dining room and guestrooms.
• A confident classical base, sharpened with bright acidity and modern plating.
• A garden-driven thread through the menu, vegetables are not garnish but structure.

Ingredient stars

• Garden vegetables and local produce, including tomatoes and regional cheeses.
• Brittany lobster and local game, treated with classical technique and tight seasoning.
• Offal and deep-flavour cuts, foie gras and sweetbreads appear in the kitchen's repertoire.

Menu Gastronome

• 5 services: €80 (wine pairing €46, non-alcoholic pairing €42)
• 6 services: €100 (wine pairing €54, non-alcoholic pairing €48)
• 7 services: €120 (wine pairing €62, non-alcoholic pairing €54)

Example plates

• Tomatoes from the region, bluefin tuna, burrata, gherkin.
• Daily catch, celeriac, lovage.
• Quail, leeks, corn, smoked chilli.