The story
On the Boulevard Jean-Mathon in Aubenas, L'Aubépine has built a quiet reputation for cooking that puts the ingredient first. Since opening in 2015, husband-and-wife team Lauriane and Manuel have run this address with a clear philosophy: flavourful food starts with quality products, prepared with honesty and spontaneity.
That approach has earned them a Michelin Bib Gourmand for eight consecutive years, most recently in the 2026 guide. The award recognises good quality, good value cooking, and at L'Aubépine it reflects a commitment that goes back to the source. The kitchen works exclusively with regional artisans who farm and fish with passion and rigour, respecting the land and the sea. The result is a deliberately short menu that changes with the seasons, where cooking times, seasoning and pairings are designed to let the produce speak.
The style is modern cuisine, rooted in a locavore ethos. The dining room is sober and uncluttered, and the menu keeps a clear focus on bistro tradition and regional flavours. Nothing is overworked; the point is to serve what is freshest, best raised, and best caught from the surrounding Ardèche countryside.
L'Aubépine is open for lunch and dinner, with air conditioning for warmer months. It is a place where the cooking is direct, the welcome is genuine, and the recognition from Michelin simply confirms what regulars already know.
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