Restaurant De Lauzun

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Restaurant De Lauzun – Michelin-Starred Modern Cuisine in Pézenas, France

Restaurant De Lauzun in Pézenas

At the Prieuré de Saint-Jean de Bébian, a historic estate that once stood at the heart of Languedoc’s wine story, chef Matthieu de Lauzun runs a kitchen that is anything but quiet. His cooking is described as strongly identitaire — rich in flavor, with sharply defined tastes. It is a modern cuisine built from a career spent in some of France’s most demanding kitchens, including those of Michel and Sébastien Bras (three stars) and Paul and Marc Haeberlin (three stars). Stints in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan and years in Morocco have left their mark, too.

De Lauzun earned his first Michelin star in 2009 and has held it ever since — a steady recognition that aligns with the restaurant’s inclusion in the 2026 Michelin guide. The dining room offers a choice of tasting menus: four courses at 82€, five at 92€, or an eight-course experience at 120€. A wine pairing option is available, with half-glass pours for those driving. All meat served is of French origin.

The setting is part of a larger estate that also includes guest rooms and a second, more casual restaurant, MDL Le Bistrot, run with Marie-Laure de Lauzun. Here at the main address, the focus is on an evening of precise, personal cooking — modern, but never rootless.