Maison Bras
Haute French restaurant · Laguiole ·
Artful cuisine from local gardens with stunning park views
Artful cuisine from local gardens with stunning park views
"My family, friendship, Aubrac and cooking" are, in Sébastien Bras's own words, the four cornerstones of his life. Faithful to his father's heritage, but armed with a sensibility all of his own, the chef draws ingredients (flowers, herbs, vegetables) from his natural surroundings and his own gardens, before showcasing them on the plate. The flavours come thick and fast; the emotion often sneaks up on you, and you can almost hear the earth sing as you tuck into certain dishes. If you would like to stay over, lovely guestrooms with bay windows looking out onto the Aveyron countryside await you. From one generation to the next, Le Suquet continues on its exceptional and appealing path..." - Michelin Inspector
"Housed in a glass box overlooking Aubrac Natural Regional Park, the view from this iconic Two MICHELIN Star restaurant goes on for miles." - Sophie Friedman
"In January 2018 a Laguiole restaurant’s chef was allowed to publicly give back a three-star Michelin rating in what Michelin described as a first-of-its-kind withdrawal; a spokesperson noted the difficulty of keeping a restaurant in the guide that does not wish to be included. That decision ultimately did not prevent Michelin from listing the restaurant in the 2019 guide with two stars, as the company said omitting it would go against the rapport and trust it has built with readers." - Monica Burton
"When its chef, Sébastien Bras, asked to be removed from the Michelin Guide, the organization replied that the guide exists for customers rather than restaurateurs and said it would have to consider the request, highlighting the procedural and philosophical difficulties involved in formally relinquishing a place’s starred status." - Tim Forster
"Le Suquet à Laguiole, a three-star restaurant in Laguiole, France, was omitted from the 2018 France Michelin guide at the request of head chef Sébastien Bras. This was the first time in 18 years that the restaurant was not featured in the guide. Bras, who inherited the restaurant from his father Michel, wanted to explore new culinary creations without the pressure of Michelin's ratings."
