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L'Auberge de Bagatelle

★ Michelin€€€Modern Cuisine

Sarthois born and bred, chef Jean-Sébastien Monné is originally from these parts. He presides over this former inn in which the industrial style of a light-filled metal-framed extension meets the bucolic charm of the garden and terrace. He cultivates the art of working with small local producers and is devoted to the joys of rooftop beekeeping. Thanks to the meticulous work that goes into the selection of impeccable-quality ingredients, he is able to put his own more modern spin on the classics: Angus beef prepared as a tartare, breaded and fried quail's egg, puffed potato; duck from Canard So

Silex

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

Set in a village that boasts several hundreds of cellars hewn out of the tufa rock, this restaurant housed in a handsome Classical mansion pays tribute to the terroir of Jasnières and Coteaux-du-Loir AOC wines. Beneath the exposed beams, the rather modern interior is accentuated by street art displayed on the walls. There's no doubt about it: chefs Maïté Hervé (starters/desserts) and Florent Demas (main courses) know what they're doing when it comes to both the decor and the food. Drawing on the village's larder, they create delicious straightforward dishes – think white asparagus, lardo di Co

Restaurant du Dauphin

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

In the old town, at the foot of the Porte St Julien, this restaurant in a pretty 16C building serves cuisine for the modern palate. The chefs incorporate a smattering of exotic touches, but always have a handful of classics up their sleeve. The chicken supreme with quince, accompanied by mashed potatoes with walnuts and an amaretto-infused carcass jus is a good example. As for dessert, it is a pleasure to find a vacherin, a rum baba or a moelleux – always a failsafe option! Fine selection of wines by the glass.

Le Malu

必比登€€Modern Cuisine

A military barracks under Napoleon III, the site has since been converted into a restaurant, where chef Ludovic Brethenoux brings in the big guns. Originally from Périgord, he trained, most notably, at La Villa Madie in Cassis. His affinity with the Vendômois area is evident in his precise and refined contemporary cuisine. A real treat.

Le Lucé

€€€Modern Cuisine

An 18C palace provides the enchanting location for this restaurant set in a Classical decor of mirrors and chandeliers. When it comes to the food, a savvy approach has been adopted of serving fine dining cuisine based on ingredients sourced from the region and grown in the kitchen garden: white asparagus with wild garlic, a full-bodied vegetable jus, roast asparagus and wild garlic pesto; trout and chard, hazelnut butter sabayon, crispy and wilted chard. And what better way to round off your meal than a post-prandial stroll through the magnificent formal gardens?

L'insouciant

€€€Creative

Close to the Église Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, this discreet restaurant is destined to make a name for itself: it is run by a charming duo, Corentin Courtien and Madeline Blais, who serve bistronomy fare at lunchtime and a more ambitious set menu in the evening. The chef is all about local ingredients (which account for 80% of his shopping basket) and creative cuisine that gives pride of place to spices and herbs. The dishes are meticulous and bold, with the balance of flavours always carefully calibrated, for instance bluefin tuna with anise hyssop oil, barbecued with green beans and lacto-fermente

🕐 Tu 12:00-14:00; We-Sa 12:00-14:00,19:00-21:30

La Table de Luc

€€Modern Cuisine

Luc Revert, a young chef from Le Mans, has returned to his roots after several years in the South of France and then in Paris, notably at Frédéric Simonin. The chef's generous and straightforward cooking is a joy. The small menu of carefully prepared dishes revolves around quality ingredients. The beef fillet is a good example of his style: tender grilled meat, soft gnocchi, a balanced garlic cream, black garlic condiment, rich jus and fragrant lovage oil. The clementine tartlet impresses with its crispy pastry, creamy yuzu-tarragon filling and vibrant clementine sorbet. Friendly and professio

Le Grenier à Sel

€€€Modern Cuisine

At the entrance to medieval Le Mans, the team of this former salt loft has one goal in life: to please themselves and their customers! A contemporary vibe and top-quality ingredients (lobster, turbot, foie gras) with bold, authentic flavours, all of which washed down with a fine selection of Rhône, Loire and Bordeaux tipples.

Auberge des Matfeux

€€€french

Close to the famous motor racing track, Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, this family-run restaurant is decorated with abstract patterns and uses crockery made by a local artist. It was established in 1962 by the current chef's parents, and holds the Sarthe region close to its heart. Bringing to bear solid technical skills, chef Xavier Souffront composes flavoursome dishes that are in tune with the times, without shunning tradition, and highlight ingredients from his beloved terroir. Don't miss the langoustine ravioli, one of the restaurant's classics. The fine wine list is sure to be a hit with

Maison Nipa

€€€Creative, Filipino

This restaurant, opened by an experienced Franco-Philippine couple (Jason is in charge of savoury dishes, while Sharon rustles up desserts), specialises in Gallic cuisine influenced by the flavours and aromas of the Philippine archipelago. The food takes you on a culinary tour from Sarthe to the Philippines, depicted by Croisic squid à la “Adobong Pusit”, stuffed with a sisig of bellota chorizo and coated in a subtle cuttlefish ink sauce or wild duck with coffee-flavoured ceps and an “Adobo” sauce, together with other delicately perfumed dishes that might feature sweet-savoury or surf-turf not

Au Bistronome

€€€Modern Cuisine, Grills

The luminous, high - ceilinged interior is decorated in the manner of a contemporary bistro. The same concept extends to the menu, without forgetting tradition and a distinct fondness for charcoal - fired preparations – rib of beef, steak, andouillette, tuna and sole, all of which are cooked directly in the dining room. Simple and generous.

Oiseau - Oiseau

€€Traditional Cuisine, Modern Cuisine

Sven Chartier and his wife Marianne have built their new nest in this tiny Perche village, opposite a church several centuries old. Far from the madding crowd, the chef is flourishing in this country chic setting, pampering diners with wholesome fare that respects tradition: scallops, almond milk, cauliflower and citron; crispy chuck steak. Culinary precision meets comfort food…

Ricordeau

€€€Modern Cuisine

Sit out on the pleasant terrace set up in the garden, on the banks of the River Vègre, and treat yourself to a fine dining interlude courtesy of the chef's cooking, which is always in touch with the seasons. The contemporary dishes, which are deliberate and meticulous, make use of the finest local ingredients, including supreme of Loué chicken stuffed with onions and morel mushrooms, first-harvest vegetables and a creamy poultry jus. La Table du Coq, the hotel's second restaurant, serves simpler fare.

Moris

€€Modern Cuisine

On the banks of the Loir, this bistro adjoins the bridge that leads to the old town. The chef swears by short supply chains and puts the seasons firmly in the spotlight in his cooking, which is accompanied by carefully chosen natural wines. When the weather is fine, head for the two terraces, one of which is on the first floor, overlooking the river. Delightful.

Paysages

€€Modern Cuisine

Here in the former capital of the Perche region, Sylvain Parisot draws inspiration from the local terroir and masters wood-fired cooking. A dish of crispy-skinned mackerel, pink at the bone, and sabayon with vin jaune perfectly illustrates the skill, sensibility and finesse of this talented young chef, who trained at renowned establishments such as L'Astrance and La Maison Lameloise. Keiko, his wife, keeps a watchful eye over the restaurant floor. A hit with foodies.

Le Moulin des Quatre Saisons

€€€Modern Cuisine

This delightful 16C building set in the town centre on the banks of the River Loir offers an absolutely enchanting setting whatever the season! The contemporary cuisine follows the seasons and is accompanied by a fine selection of wines (including some from Austria, the proprietor's home country). On sunny days, you can sit out on the terrace and soak up the enchanting setting.

La Mère Hamard

€€€Modern Cuisine, Creative

This stone-built inn, which opened in 1903, is a genuine institution. The delightful dining room is flanked by a welcoming terrace shaded by wisteria, ideal to sample delicate, generous dishes, tinged with the occasional exotic influence. Attentive welcome and a few guestrooms for overnight stays.

La Croix d'Or

€€Traditional Cuisine

This welcoming hostelry, which belonged to the chef’s great grandparents, boasts an authentic family atmosphere. After learning the ropes in prestigious restaurants, the chef has returned to his roots in the company of his wife, who hails from the southwest as you might be able to guess from her accent. A quintessential French country inn, particularly when lunching on the small patio in fine weather.

Liberté

€€€Modern Cuisine

Liberté is synonymous with the freedom to enjoy good, very good food! In the former station hotel, Romain Thevenon, born in Chinon, signs a seasonal score that celebrates the region. With his wife Nadège, in the front-of-house, he finds inspiration in the next-door herb garden and in the wild plants growing nearby. From the sourdough bread to the smoked butter and ice cream, everything is made from scratch. Tomatoes in garden herbs, cherry and grilled rapeseed dressing; Rouge des près steak, aubergine mousseline and a punchy gravy; an extravagant tarragon-laced crème brûlée with a grassy, cher

Grand Hôtel de Solesmes

€€Classic Cuisine

White asparagus, hollandaise sauce; slow-cooked egg, artichoke emulsion; saddle of lamb, chickpea purée and, above all, the excellent Cointreau hot soufflé… A reliable family-run establishment that defies its age and serves delicate, classic cuisine that immediately wins diners over; no corners are cut when it comes to the quality of the ingredients. What's more, the welcome and service are charming and do justice to this former coaching inn, which, in the 19C, welcomed the monks of the nearby Benedictine abbey.

Sauge

€€€Modern Cuisine

Amandine Chaignot has breathed new life into this inn, in which centuries-old beams meet modern concrete. While the bistro has energised this village deep in the Perche region, the fine dining restaurant unveils a personal style of cooking marked by remarkable finesse. The restaurant's name, meaning "sage", is particularly apt, as herbs are ever-present in and set the tone for the dishes: sorrel or nettle in the starters, complemented by bay leaf oil or an infusion of verbena, rosemary and sage. Locally sourced produce, from neighbouring farmers, lies at the heart of the plant-forward menu.

L'Arche de Meslay

€€Modern Cuisine

The surroundings are quickly forgotten (a business estate), as you concentrate on the fine and fresh food, truly bursting with flavours. One case in point is the speciality of the Breton chef: Tours - style bouillabaisse – packed with red mullet, scorpion fish, pork rillons and andouillette.