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• La Mare aux Oiseaux★ Michelin A globetrotter and keen ornithologist, (with birds fluttering freely in his garden,) Éric Guérin has invented a universe that is uniquely his own. On an island ringed by circular canals, in the heart of the Brière Regional Nature Park, he has immersed himself in his terroir, all the better to serve up his own superb take on it. Indeed, the chef is an artist at heart, whose first passion is "creating". It is in the kitchen that he has found "his mode of expression", and for that we are grateful to him! Using first-class ingredients, he crafts appealing "natural" dishes that are rife with person17.5km
• Auberge des Deux MagotsBib All the charm of an old Breton house in a pretty little town full of character. The refined and creative cuisine showcases seasonal regional produce. At lunchtime, there's a mouth-watering market-inspired set menu that represents remarkable value for money. The line-caught pollack served with buckwheat risotto with squid ink is on point! Even better, the chef bakes the bread himself.14.4km
• Anne de Bretagne★★ Michelin On the south bank of the Loire estuary, this imposing contemporary building overlooks the small port of Gravette. Talented chef Mathieu Guibert, a local lad from the Retz region and a farmer’s son, has forged solid ties, founded on respect, with producers from the region who are as passionate about what they do as he is. It is no surprise that seafood plays a star role here. Depending on the catch of the day, the menu might feature lightly cooked prawns, pommes soufflées (‘puffed potatoes’) and an infusion of green cardamon; risotto of haddock, langoustine carpaccio and parmesan emulsion; stuf40.7km
• Maison CachéeBib In the heart of this village with no shortage of medieval charm, this half-timbered house decorated with sculpted faces tells a story. Dating from 1478, it was an inn, then a crêperie and is now home to an inviting restaurant. Alban Chartron and Sarah Alba have brought with them the expertise they acquired in prestigious Michelin-starred establishments (Ducasse, Pic, Crillon), ploughing it into a menu they describe as "pastoral". Their cuisine is generous, well-crafted and often enhanced by just the right amount of peppers and spices. The dishes are run through with authentic accents: juicy po26.7km
• TopazeBib This little gem of a restaurant in the town centre is intimate, inviting and irresistible. It was opened by a couple of professionals (who met at William Ledeuil's Ze Kitchen Gallery, in Paris); he operates in the kitchen, she front of house. The chef proves himself to be a master craftsman who leaves nothing to chance, and you can expect fresh, local produce based on seasonal availability, gentle and precise cooking, flavours and colours. We feasted on the beef tartare with an iced oyster cream dotted with samphire, followed by unilaterally pan-seared pollock with mashed potatoes and celeriac27.5km
• Le 11 Bistrot Gourmand In the heart of Pontchâteau, this urban bistro is run by seasoned chef Gilles Charpy. Against a contemporary backdrop, he serves up appetising dishes made with market-fresh ingredients, such as white asparagus cream soup and Serrano; navarin d'agneau (lamb stew) and spring vegetables; choux chantilly with strawberries and rhubarb. Smiling service.8.9km
• Maison Tiegezh★ MichelinBib Tiegezh means "family" in Breton, which does rather say it all! The chef’s grandparents founded Brittany’s first factory to manufacture fresh pancakes. Today, Baptiste Denieul, a gifted young chef who honed his skills at the Bristol with Éric Frechon, invites you to enter this stylish interior, which provides the perfect foil to his delicate, bang on cuisine: fish, vegetables from the garden and farm produce. His wife Marion puts the final touch to this family melody. Nowadays, Maison Tiegezh boasts a gourmet restaurant, a bistro and also a modern, sophisticated hotel with six rooms for overni43.6km
• Bris'Art CulinaireBib There is space for just eight diners at the large counter laid out face to face with the kitchen, plus a few more tables to the rear. Every day, a single fish-forward set menu is improvised by chef Guillaume Brisard, who has forged an impressive culinary path (Fort de l'Océan in Le Croisic, Le Skipper in Saint-Nazaire). Fine ingredients inspire his dishes, which you can savour as you engage in conversation with the chef.32.5km
• L'Auberge Bretonne The HQ of Benoît Gauchet, who trained with the likes of Jacques Thorel, Olivier Roellinger and Jean-François Piège, stands in the heart of the picturesque town of La Roche Bernard. The modern score celebrates country produce sourced from local markets in which fish and seafood take pride of place. The elegant dining room overlooks a herb garden. A few guestrooms are available for overnight stays.14.2km
• La Table - Domaine du Liziec★ Michelin Set among flower gardens and century-old trees, this fully restored 16C Breton estate has been enhanced by an elegant contemporary extension. In this refined setting, chef Olivier Samson (formerly of La Gourmandière - La Table d'Olivier) showcases his talent. His refined contemporary cuisine is deeply rooted in the local terroir and presented in the form of tasting menus. Celtic produce is handled with precision: Breton abalone with spinach and a pork jus; sole from small-boat fishing with asparagus and kumquat; roast pigeon with cocoa and pigeon leg bonbon. In dish after dish, buckwheat, sea 49.4km

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