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At La Table du Marquis, set within the five-star Château de Maubreuil in Carquefou, just minutes from Nantes, Chef Clément Vincent and his brigade create a cuisine that is both worldly and deeply rooted in the local land. The restaurant describes its approach as an "inspiration mondiale" — a global inspiration where local products, techniques from afar, and seasonal flavors unite for a refined experience. This contemporary Mediterranean style is the heart of the dining room, earning the establishment a Michelin Recommended distinction and a place in the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels collection.
The kitchen’s foundation is the château's own 14-hectare domain, which includes a remarkable permaculture vegetable garden designed in the shape of a mandala. Here, the gardening team cultivates tomatoes, courgettes, beetroot, peas, and edible flowers, all of which are "sublimated by our kitchen team into delicious dishes to be enjoyed at the table of our gastronomic restaurant." This direct connection from garden to plate ensures that the produce is at its peak, with the team working "with nature" to grow a diverse array of varieties that foster biodiversity and flavor.
Chef Vincent shares his craft through exclusive recipes, like a Saumon Gravlax with a passion fruit vinaigrette and a Joue de Bœuf au Vin Rouge with a fregola sarda and butternut risotto. The restaurant also offers a Sunday brunch that revives the warmth of family lunches, and a dedicated wine cellar tucked within the château's former chapel, stocked with exceptional bottles ready to complement each course. Beyond the tasting menus and à la carte options, the Bar Zélélé provides a cozy spot for bespoke cocktails and fine spirits. La Table du Marquis is a dining destination where the journey is as important as the destination, blending the elegance of a historic château with the vitality of a kitchen that looks outward to the world while staying grounded in its own garden.
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