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La Butte, weaving the future
They have succeeded in the difficult challenge of bringing a 70-year-old house, which has remained in the family, back to life and into the present. In the midst of the Breton countryside, Solène and Nicolas Conraux have even managed to carve La Butte - a bistro, gourmet restaurant, grocery store, hotel and bakery - into a future that is as virtuous as it is sustainable. Let's sleep at the chef's.
The soul of an island in a bottle
On the island of Ouessant, four friends have founded an artisan distillery that draws its inspiration from the raw elements of island nature. Whiskies, pastis and beers tell a story of terroir, clean energy and shared passion.
Discovering Breton tea
The aptly named Émile Auté grows and processes tea leaves for infusion between Finistère and Morbihan. This expert now supplies some twenty top restaurants in France, whose teams he trains in the "tea ritual", a step that enables them to appreciate the particularity of Breton teas, reflections of a specific terroir.
This Breton fish farm has found the successor everyone is looking for
A leading figure in the Breton fish farming industry, Robert Le Coat is now handing over his farm to the young and passionate Amaury Guet. Amid technical demands and environmental challenges, this smooth transition also highlights the uncertain future of an industry seeking to pass on its legacy.
He left everything behind to create a Breton whiskey that’s already winning over chefs
In a region already renowned for its whiskey, Bertrand Jestin crafts a line of organic spirits that are entirely sourced from Finistère. From corn grown in Loctudy to barley from northern Finistère, Bale Bro embodies a new generation of spirits deeply rooted in their terroir.
Rumors of Closure: Olivier Bellin Clarifies the Future of the Auberge des Glazicks
After several days of rumors about a possible permanent closure, Olivier Bellin broke his silence to clarify the future of the Auberge des Glazicks.
Nolwenn Corre: Grande de Demain Bretagne, 10 years after the Trophée Jeune Talent
Honored as a Jeune Talent 10 years ago to the day, Nolwenn Corre, chef at Hostellerie de la Pointe Saint-Mathieu (3 toques) in Plougonvelin, Finistère, today receives the Grand de Demain award. Awarded this Monday 1ᵉʳ June 2026 at Domaine du Liziec in Brittany.
Christophe Pelé opens his restaurant Le Nautilus at the end of Brittany
After thirty-five years in Paris and his much-publicized departure from Le Clarence, Christophe Pelé has moved to Finistère to open Le Nautilus. This 35-cover restaurant has been designed as a Breton gastro pub.
Jérémie Le Calvez's good addresses
Jérémie Le Calvez, chef at La Pomme d'Api restaurant (4 toques) in Saint-Pol-de-Léon, Brittany, shares his tips for buying quality produce in the region.
Four cuvées from northern vines
From Brittany to Île-de-France and Hauts-de-France, the first vintages from northern France's vineyards are unveiled.
