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Proud Vendée strongholds
Forget about a simple rosé on your way back from the beach at Les Sables-d'Olonne, because the fiefs vendéens, vineyards of the Loire and the ocean, also offer pretty red and white wines, sometimes ambitious, but always fresh. The whites are best enjoyed young with oysters or seafood, but also after a few years in the cellar with noble meats such as sea bass or St. Pierre. Red wines are ideal for summer red meats. Our selection of five must-taste fiefs.
Gilles Cresno, pralines under a lucky star
With its taste of roasted fruit and caramel, praliné is one of the favorite ingredients of chocolate lovers. Not so many professionals make it, however, as it requires a mastery of baking. Gilles Cresno produces it according to the rules of the art, and goes even further... Passionate about technique, he creates an enchanting palette of textures and tastes.
Why is this lobster caught in Vendée finally going to be released back into the sea?
Caught in early September, this lobster was lucky. It's about to be released back into the sea in a no-fishing zone. Here's why.
Tasting of Vendée ham at the Atelier du Goût
Limited production: like most regions, the Vendée has seen a sharp decline in the number of artisan butchers. As a result, there are now only four producers of Vendée ham to supply the 1,150 tons produced annually.
Éric Guérin, the chef who treats the Vendée Globe skippers
Chef Éric Guérin (3 toques) pushes the boundaries of gastronomy by creating tailor-made meals for the Vendée Globe skippers. His culinary creations, designed to be preserved and reheated at sea, offer sailors a unique taste experience.
The rebirth of "Gros Jacquot Blanc
Pulses are back in the spotlight for their nutritional and economic benefits. A godsend for the Soissons bean, which had almost been erased from the Aisne's agricultural and culinary heritage.
Summer wines: 5 Loire whites
1000 km. That's the length of the river we invite you to follow in just five bottles. So we had to choose and leave the wines of Auvergne and Vendée on the bank. The journey begins in central France and follows the course of the river to Muscadet, just outside Nantes. Here we come across Sauvignon, Chenin and Melon B grapes (no longer called Melon de Bourgogne, it was confusing). What all these wines have in common is their fresh, easy-to-digest character, which makes them ideal for summer drinking.
Alexandre Couillon signs the menu for the new Puy du Fou restaurant
Alexandre Couillon, chef at La Marine in Noirmoutier, transposes his marine universe to the heart of the Puy du Fou. In designing the menu for the Auberge du Parc Vendéen, he aims to bring together gastronomy and local traditions.
He hated to eat... today, this chef wins a Techniques d'Excellence trophy
During the Gault&Millau Tour Occitanie-Andorre, the chef of the Méditerranéo - Château Capitoul restaurant was awarded the Trophée Techniques d'Excellence. A distinction rewarding an accomplished career marked by refinement and precision.
Head for Centre-Val de Loire & Pays de la Loire with the 2026 regional guide
The 2026 edition of the Centre-Val de Loire guide is now on sale online and in bookshops. New restaurant addresses, gourmet itineraries, chefs, artisans... Discover the richness of this region, through its terroirs, gastronomy and know-how.
Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2025
On the occasion of the presentation of the latest guide dedicated to the Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire region, on Monday March 17, 2025, Gault&Millau honored the chefs and culinary professionals of these territories.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 - 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.
