Manor of the Régate: Signature Cuisine in Nantes

Mathieu Pérou © Manoir de la Régate

Le Manoir de la Régate: The Nantes Star Embracing Land and River… A Manor, a Family, a Star… and a Sustainable Culinary Vision.

Le Manoir de la Régate is a Michelin-starred restaurant located in Nantes, by the Erdre River. Led by chef Mathieu Pérou, it offers locavore, eco-friendly gastronomy. The establishment is recognized with a Michelin star and a green star for its sustainable commitment.

In Nantes, on the tranquil banks of the Erdre, a century-old manor hosts one of the region’s finest dining experiences: Le Manoir de la Régate. Established in 1995 by Loïc Pérou and now managed by his children, Mathieu and Anne-Charlotte Pérou, the establishment combines culinary excellence, family heritage, and environmental awareness. Awarded a Michelin star in 2021 and a green star, the manor exemplifies a new wave of committed dining, deeply rooted in local terroir yet keenly forward-looking.

A Family Story by the Erdre

The adventure began in an old dance hall, taken over by the Pérou family in 1988, and transformed into a culinary beacon by 1995. Three decades later, the address remains true to its origins. Mathieu Pérou, trained by renowned chefs like Anne-Sophie Pic, Jérôme Banctel, and Jean Sulpice, took over the kitchen in 2017, bringing renewed creativity and a staunchly locavore approach.

“My cooking is an exploration of life. Each product tells of a place, a person, a season. I aim to connect, not just create flavors.”
— Mathieu Pérou, chef at Le Manoir de la Régate

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A Michelin Star… and a Green Star

Recognition came swiftly. In 2021, Le Manoir de la Régate earned a Michelin star and a Michelin Green Star, solidifying its reputation as both a gastronomic and environmentally committed destination.