Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026
On the occasion of the presentation of its latest guide to the Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire region, Gault&Millau honored the region's chefs and culinary professionals on Monday February 9, 2026.the event took place at the Abbaye de Villeneuve in Les Sorinières. The day before, winners and Gault&Millau partners attended a dinner at the restaurant L'Atlantide 1874 - Maison Guého.
The godfather of the Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026: Mathieu Guibert
The godfather of the Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 is Mathieu Guibert, chef at restaurant Anne de Bretagne. Who is Mathieu Guibert? Rooted in the Pays de Retz region of France, Mathieu Guibert is the embodiment of sincere, iodized cuisine, between maritime heritage and haute gastronomy at Anne de Bretagne... Read more
anatole Gonon
Le Gault&Millau d'Or Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 : Anthony Maubert
The Gault&Millau d'Or Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 is Anthont Maubert, chef at Assa restaurant in Blois. Who is Anthony Maubert? Anthony Maubert, chef of the restaurant he runs with Fumiko Maubert, is now based at the Novotel in Blois, where his resilient, precise Franco-Japanese cuisine has just been awarded the Gault&Millau d'Or: ... Read more
Presentation of the Gault&Millau d'Or trophy by our partner Charvet
Le Trophée Grand de Demain Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 : Marie Gricourt
The Trophée Grand de Demain Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 is Marie Gricourt, chef at Gric in Orléans. Who is Marie Gricourt? The first woman to work in the kitchens of the Élysée Palace, Marie Gricourt trained with Christophe Hay and opened the Gric restaurant in Orléans... Read more
Grand de Demain trophy awarded by our partner Robur
Jeune Talent Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 Trophy: Justine Zocchetti
The Trophée Jeune Talent Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2025 is Justine Zocchetti, chef at La Promenade in Beaupréau-en-Mauges. Who is Justine? Chef of La Promenade in Beaupréau-en-Mauges, Justine Zocchetti, trained between terroir, travels and great European tables, is today rewarded with our Jeune Talent trophy.... Read more
Presentation of the Young Talent Trophy by our partner Sysco
The Trophée Techniques d'Excellence Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026: Jean-François Pantaleon
The Trophée Techniques d'Excellence Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 is Jean-François Pantaleon, head of Roza in Nantes. Who is Jean-François Pantaleon? Hard-working and trained by top chefs, Thibault Nizard works wonders in the kitchen of the Auberge des Templiers in Boismorand.... Lire la suite
Trophée Technique d'Excellence awarded by our partner LeChiller
The Terroir d'Exception Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 Trophy: Julien Medard
The Terroir d'Exception Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 Trophy goes to Julien Medard, chef at Maison Medard in Boulleret. Who is Julien Medard? Julien Medard, chef at Maison Medard in Sologne, runs a gourmet restaurant with his wife Delphine, where local cuisine and creative dishes are the order of the day... Read more
Award of the Trophée Terroir d'Exception by our partner Maison Guénard
Le Trophée Tradition d'Aujourd'hui Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 : Olivier Arlot
The winner of the Trophée Tradition d'Aujourd'hui Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 is Olivier Arlot, chef at Le Pavillon in Tours. Who is Olivier Arlot? Olivier Arlot, who trained with some of the greatest, opened several restaurants before settling at Le Pavillon in Tours, where his simple, passionate cuisine has won over his customers... Read more
Trophée Tradition d'Aujourd'hui awarded by our partner Rougié
Cuisine de la Mer, des Lacs et des Rivières Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire2026 Trophy: Takashi Aoki
The Trophée Cuisine de la Mer, des Lacs et des Rivières Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 is Takashi Aoki, chef Brut. chef in Guérande. Who is Takashi Aoki? Takashi Aoki, chef of the Brut restaurant in Guérande, sublimates local and seafood products. Trained in Japan and France, he combines rigor and creativity to offer a refined cuisine rewarded with two toques.... Lire la suite
Presentation of the Cuisine de la Mer, des Lacs et des Rivières trophy by our partner Kaviari
Trophée Pâtissier du Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 : Pauline Macé
The Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 Pâtissier Trophy goes to Pauline Macé, head pastry chef at Hautes Roches in Rochecorbon. Who is Pauline Macé? Pauline Macé, head pastry chef at Les Hautes Roches near Tours, sublimates fruit and local produce. Together with sommelier Maxime Bertrand, she creates a creative and generous cuisine that appeals to customers... Read more
Trophée Pâtissier awarded by our partner Debic
Sommelier Trophy of the Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 : Lucas Guimon
The Sommelier Trophy of the Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 goes to Lucas Guimon, sommelier at l'Evidence restaurant in Montbazon. Who is Lucas Guimon? Lucas Guimon, manager of L'Évidence restaurant in Montbazon, juggles management, cellaring and gastronomy. Trained by Gaëtan Evrard and internationally, he is preparing for 2026 with new challenges and projects.... Read more
Sommelier trophy awarded by our partner Domaine Sainte Marguerite
Trophée Accueil du Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 : Xavier Vassor
The Trophée Accueil of the Gault&Millau Tour Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 is Xavier Vassor, for the Stofflet at Château Colbert. Who is Xavier Vassor? Xavier Vassor, passionate about the culinary arts, has been at the helm of Château Colbert, near Cholet, for over 20 years, where his management and love of service have made this restaurant a must in Touraine... Read more
Presentation of the Accueil trophy by our partners Api&You
Trophée Jeune Talent en Salle Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 : Faniry Razafi and Inès Grégoire
The winner of the Trophée Jeune Talent en Salle Centre-Val de Loire - Pays de la Loire 2026 is Faniry Razafi and Inès Grégoire from Chez Gaster restaurant in Tours. Who are they? Faniry Razafimahefa, dining room manager and partner at Chez Gaster in Tours, combines expertise in service with a passion for wine, contributing to the success of this well-known restaurant in the Centre-Val de Loire region... Read more...Inès Grégoire, waitress and dining room manager at Chez Gaster in Tours, is preparing to leave the establishment in January 2026 for Marseille, drawing on her experience and passion for the restaurant business... Read more.
Presentation of the Jeune Talent en Salle trophy by our partner Inter Beaujolais
