Restaurant De Lauzun

Pézenas is not only the city of Molière, it is also the HQ of Matthieu de Lauzun. Established in a winery in the priory of Saint-Jean de Bébian, this venue provides a stage for the chef to roll out his manifold talents. A chic neoteric interior, done up in stone, wood and copper, provides the perfect foil to the chef’s delicate, tasty Mediterranean score, liberally scattered with childhood and globetrotting souvenirs. The Grenoble-style skate wing and its gribiche sauce are consummately curated, as are the chicken pastilla with marinated beetroot, a nod to the chef’s roots, and the Ségala veal with an aubergine and feta flan and a punchy red wine gravy. The sommelier can be relied upon to ply you with first-rate tips and to suggest inspired pairings from the extensive wine list.

A Priory-Set Michelin Experience

• Restaurant De Lauzun sits in the Prieuré Saint-Jean de Bébian, a historic wine estate with a 12th‑century chapel, one hectare of vineyards, and centuries‑old olive trees, creating a dramatic wine-and-dine backdrop.
• The dining room was designed by chef Matthieu de Lauzun together with architect Raymond Morel, after a year of restoration to turn historic buildings into a top‑class hotel/restaurant, blending antique charm with modernity.
• The estate’s deep history, including ties to Roman and monastic past (Bébianus, a Roman centurion, and Cistercian monks), adds a centuries‑old narrative to the dining experience.

A Globally Influenced Michelin-Starred Chef

• Chef Matthieu de Lauzun brings a world-spanning culinary education and influence, having trained inMichelin‑starred kitchens and drawing inspiration from experiences in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and Morocco via his grandmother’s kitchen.
• He earned his Michelin star around 2009–2010 and has maintained it since, signaling consistent excellence over the years.

A Second Culinary Outlet: Le Bistrot, a 4-hands Family Venture

• Le Bistrot is a separate MDL restaurant located in Caux, created as a 4‑hands, family collaboration (Marie-Laure & Matthieu de Lauzun) to extend the brand beyond the main restaurant.
• It operates as a second venue (3 impasse Pépi Pagès, 34720 Caux) to showcase the MDL culinary vision in a more intimate, neighborhood setting.

Tasting Menu

• 5 courses: €80

Signature dishes (as described by MICHELIN Guide)

• Grenoble-style skate wing with gribiche sauce
• Chicken pastilla with marinated beetroot
• Ségala veal with an aubergine and feta flan and a punchy red wine gravy