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Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2024
On the occasion of the presentation of its latest guide to the Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire region, on Monday April 8, 2024, Gault&Millau honored the chefs and culinary professionals of these regions.The event took place at the Orangerie du Château du Parc Saint-Lambert. The day before, winners and Gault&Millau partners attended a dinner at Les Petits Prés restaurant in Angers, hosted by chefs Loïs Bée and Samuel Albert.
Gault&Millau Tour Centre Val de Loire 2023
To mark the presentation of its latest guide to the Centre Val de Loire region, Gault&Millau honored the region's chefs and food service professionals on Monday March 13.The event took place at the Domaine de la Fouardière in Mulsans (Blois). The previous evening, the winners and their partners had taken part in a dinner created by Christophe Hay in his Fleur de Loire restaurant.
Sweet chenin, a Loire tradition
A white grape variety prized by wine professionals, Chenin's versatility enables winemakers to produce bubbly, dry and sweet wines in a wide variety of styles. Today, many Loire appellations are world-renowned for their moelleux wines, which have great ageing potential and can be enjoyed from aperitif to dessert.
Guillaume Foucault, Gault&Millau d'Or 2024 du Centre-Val de Loire & Pays de la Loire
The chef at Le Grand Chaume restaurant in Chaumont-sur-Loire was named Gault&Millau d'Or at the Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire & Pays de la Loire 2024.
Christophe Hay, chef & Alain Gaillard, gardener, in the Fleur de Loire kitchen garden
Beyond the now classic image of the chef crouching in his vegetable garden, some chefs actually produce their own vegetables, which implies a close relationship with their gardener. A close relationship that goes beyond the role of simple kitchen supplier. So much so, in fact, that it's hard to tell which is which. Gault&Millau continues its series of cross-portraits. Second episode on the banks of the Loire, with chef Christophe Hay and gardener Alain Gaillard.
Ode to nature and creation
This is THE refuge that all Chaumont-sur-Loire lovers have been waiting for. Backing onto the estate and its now-famous International Garden Festival, Le Bois des Chambres hotel has been designed in perfect harmony with the atmosphere of the place.
Thomas Besnault, cook, and François Rieant, gardener, at Loire Valley Lodges
Beyond the now classic image of the chef crouching in his vegetable garden, for some there's a real work of vegetable production, which implies a close relationship and complicity with the gardener. The latter is no longer confined to the simple role of supplier, so much so that it's no longer clear which one is at the service of the other. Sixth episode in our series of portraits with Thomas Besnault, chef of L'Ardent at Loire Valley Lodges, and gardener François Rieant.
Gault&Millau Tour in the Centre-Val de Loire and Pays de la Loire regions
For 50 years, Gault&Millau has been travelling the roads of France, discovering the best restaurants, products and wines. Our aim? To showcase local gastronomy in every corner of France, and offer the very best to those who like to know what goes on in the kitchen.
10 Hotels Where You Can Live Like Royalty
From Île-de-France to Burgundy, from the Loire Valley to Provence, immerse yourself in the heart of France’s most beautiful château hotels. These getaways offer a refreshing change of pace and are truly captivating, bringing the great moments of our history to life while revealing the charms of each region—its architecture, landscapes, and culinary delights.
Fabien Raux, Grand of Demain 2026, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
On Monday March 2, 2026, chef Fabien Raux of the three-star gourmet restaurant Restaurant de la Loire (15.5/20) won the Grand de Demain award at the Gault&Millau Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
