|
Restaurant Rating |
| Michelin |
3 forks |
|
| Bottin gourmand |
2 stars |
|
| Gault Millau |
1 toque |
13/20 |
| Pudlowski |
3 knives |
|
This story is about
a great forest, property of the Abbey de l’Epau, covering our
region. In this forest, the monks had employed lumbermen from
the Savoie region. It was hard work for these men, and they
needed nourishing food…
Their main meal was
composed of a sort of omelette with potatoes and bacon, a recipe
from their mountains.
The called it “Mat
la faim”, or “hunger killer”, and with an accent from Savoie,
the result would be something like « Mat la Fan ».
Several centuries
went by, and words, just like places, changed or disappeared.
The forest disappeared and “Mat la Fan” became “Mattefeux”.
Alain Souffront was
inspired by this old story when picking a name for his restaurant;
he chose a symbolic one and called the place « Auberge
des Matfeux » in 1962.
Ideally located, close to town and to the 24 heures du Mans
circuit, the establishment offers a beautiful view out to the
park.
Xavier Souffront
naturally took over after his father and he allows the tradition
of good cuisine to live on, making this one of the oldest restaurants
around Le Mans.
Corinne, the hostess, is in charge of the service and will
give a warm welcome to travellers and to ideal gourmet guests.
The menu, specially composed for ideal gourmet, is festive
and will allow you to appreciate an authentic regional cuisine.
The wine is at discretion, but beware of abuses…
Bon appétit !
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The
menu changes according to seasons and the market.
The menu below is only an example.
Drinks
Champagne and Appetizers
***
A first starter
Duck foie gras from the Landes region
or
A freshness of oysters from the Baie de Bourgneuf,
A mix of fresh vegetables
Followed by...
A crispy cep pie
or
A stew of sea scallops from Erquy
With blue lobster in tiny pieces
***
Main courses
Wild fish, according to the catch of the day
or
Poached filet of beef with veal juice
Flavoured with China truffles
or
Game, according to Nemrod’s good will
***
Cheese
Light maroilles crisps
or
Choice of cheese
With salad to go with it
***
Dessert
Warm chocolate cake
or
Warm riz au lait with four flavours
or
Love peach with vanilla ice cream
or
A dark chocolate variation
or
Soup of fresh fruit
With a fresh mint juice
***
Coffee or herbal tea
Mineral water ad lib
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Restaurant information :
289, Avenue nationale
72230 Arnage - France
Open :
12 to 2:30 pm
7 to 9:30 pm
Closed on Sunday nights, Mondays, Tuesday nights and Wednesday
nights
Closed for holidays: between the 2d and 12th of January and
from July 24th to August 24th
Bookings :
48h beforehand
Please mention smoking / non smoking when making your reservation
Services :
Air conditioning in the petit salon
Wheelchair access
Pets allowed
Languages spoken: English
Access :
Private car park
