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The Best Restaurants Between the Doubs and Jura Regions
Want to stop by the Franche-Comté plains? From bistro-cafés to fine-dining restaurants, Gault&Millau has selected ten places to enjoy local cuisine for a variety of occasions.
Matthias Marc opens a new establishment in Doubs
As announced in mid-December, Matthias Marc is embarking on a new adventure after leaving Substance, the 3-toque Parisian restaurant he opened in 2018. To mark the occasion, the chef cycled across France, a journey shared on his Instagram account.
Who are the “wild boars” shaping the Mont d’Or?
Without the work of this little-known woodworker, Mont d’Or would not have the same flavor. Summer and winter alike, he cuts thin strips of soft wood from the spruce trees of the Jura Mountains, which are then used to wrap the cheeses before they are placed in their molds.
Maison des Cimes: Matthias and Hanna Marc Celebrate the Franche-Comté Way of Life
With this new hotel located on the shores of Lake Saint-Point, this native of the Doubs region is making a true return to his roots—a result not only of his life journey but also of a deep attachment to his native region.
Montbéliard sausage: how to recognize it and where to buy it
It's safe to say that Franche-Comté is the home of the smoked sausage. Mortau and Montbéliard are produced in all four départements (Haute-Saône, Territoire de Belfort, Doubs and Jura). Comtois smoked sausages are an important part of the region's DNA.
Peugeot's pepper mill celebrates its 150th anniversary: a look back at a product with a well-oiled mechanism
Peugeot is celebrating a spicy anniversary: the 150th anniversary of its very first pepper mill, the legendary Modèle Z. Born in 1874, this emblematic product ushered in the era of Peugeot mills found on tables the world over, long before the brand took to the road with its cars.
Do you know who invented the removable pan handle?
Now a fixture in our kitchens, the removable handle was invented years ago by a French company. Here's the story..
Fall 2026: Restaurant Openings You Won't Want to Miss
From Paris to Burgundy, via Lyon, the Jura, and Montpellier, the 2026 culinary season is shaping up to be a lively one. Here are the new openings to keep a close eye on.
The Best Craft Beers in France, Region by Region
About a hundred beers lined up at the starting line for our jury’s tasting, with forty favorites at the finish: a drop of beer in an ocean of craft breweries that are bouncing back after two sluggish years.
William Legros Named 2027 Young Talent of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Region
As head chef of the Touch’d’Art restaurant in Belfort, William Legros was named “Young Talent 2027” for the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region during the Gault&Millau Tour. This distinction recognizes the unconventional career path of a restaurateur who moved from the dining room to the kitchen, driven by passion, resilience, and a signature culinary style.
Matthias Marc leaves Substance: a new start for the chef from the Franche-Comté region
After seven years at the helm of Substance, the Parisian restaurant he co-founded in 2018, Matthias Marc has announced his departure, effective December 31, 2025. A carefully considered decision, guided by the desire to open a new personal chapter.
Do you know the history of the pepper mill?
It's a buccaneer's spice, a Lilliputian pebble that you roll between your fingers to extract flavors as powerful as they are volatile. For a long time, pepper was coarsely ground, until the industrial revolution provided cooks with the perfect utensil for grinding it: the grinder.
