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Under the centuries-old beams of a historic building in Réveillon, just minutes from Mortagne-au-Perche, chef Amandine Chaignot has created Sauge. It is a place of two hearts beating together: the gastronomic Table, an intimate space of about twenty seats where an eight-act tasting menu unfolds, and the lively Bistrot, a wood-and-tweed counter and dining room for around fifty guests. Here, the menu changes with the season and the whim of local arrivals. Both sides share a single philosophy: a modern, respectful expression of the Perche region’s fertile landscape.
This is not a chef parachuting in. Chaignot is a committed resident of the Perche countryside. The story began in 2022 when she discovered the former Jazz Café, the last remaining commerce in the small village of Réveillon. Convinced of its potential, she undertook a complete renovation with her brother, an architect, and was quickly joined by the entire village, which threw itself into the work. The result is a place that feels grounded, not imported.
At Sauge, the love of gastronomy begins with the product. Chaignot champions a network of local producers: organic vegetables from Une Ferme du Perche, artisanal beers from Brasserie La Vertueuse, and ciders from the family distillery Maison Ferré. The menu, whether at the Bistrot or the gastronomic Table, is a direct line to this ecosystem. This commitment to sourcing and execution has earned Sauge a place in the Michelin guide, recognized as a Recommended address for its authentic, modern cuisine.
The restaurant’s very name evokes both the herb (sage) and its exacting, clear-sighted approach. It is a subtle equilibrium between tradition and modernity—concrete, elegant, and welcoming. The entire space is available for private events, offering a tailored culinary experience. Sauge is open Thursday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, inviting guests to discover the Perche differently, one plate at a time.
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A new Perche hideaway for escaping the daily grind! In the postcard-pretty village square of Réveillon, chef Amandine Chaignot (Pouliche, Café de Luce) embraces local flavors, infusing her dishes with truly cared for ingredients and seasoning them with equal parts tradition and modernity. Set inside a former bistro with century-old beams, the dining room sets the scene (white tablecloths, tweed-upholstered armchairs, ceramics designed by artist Yin Chang) before the taste buds are whisked away on a high-flying adventure, kicking off with a collection of seriously chic canapés – tapioca chips topped with sea bass, parmesan shortbread, a cracker crowned with creamed broccoli and trout roe. What next? Gloriously warm freekeh (smoked green wheat) bread served with caviar and a crisp tuile, ready to be lavishly slathered with farm-fresh butter; tender carrots lined up neatly, glossed in a sublime meadowsweet cream and brightened with a vivid rosehip sauce for sharp contrast; John Dory arrived flash-seared and thinly sliced, paired with pear and turnip splashed in verjus; before finishing with a dazzling mille-feuille glistening with salted caramel; followed by a comforting mini apple tartlet served as a petit four. In the mood for something more bistro in spirit? The adjoining restaurant offers straightforward lunch and dinner menus – no fuss, no fireworks – showcasing the best of the Perche at accessible prices. · Marie Delcampo
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