Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve

Fine dining restaurant · Les Sorinières

Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve

Fine dining restaurant · Les Sorinières

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Lieu-dit, Villeneuve, 44840 Les Sorinières, France

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Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null
Restaurant L'Epicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve by null

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Elegant abbey setting with refined, modern cuisine and impeccable service  

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Lieu-dit, Villeneuve, 44840 Les Sorinières, France Get directions

abbayedevilleneuve.com

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Lieu-dit, Villeneuve, 44840 Les Sorinières, France Get directions

+33 2 55 59 05 91
abbayedevilleneuve.com

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Aug 18, 2025

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L’Épicurien - Abbaye de Villeneuve

"The Abbaye de Villeneuve is a charming hotel, brasserie and fine dining restaurant, run with panache by a chef with a lot of great experience, Aymeric Depogny. He has perfectly assimilated the ingredients and influences of the region (seafood and fish, seaweed, gwell (fermented milk), fleur de sel, buckwheat etc) and creates, without affectation, tasty and very elegant cuisine that feels in tune with the times. His dishes are balanced and pared back, even minimalist, with each ingredient having its role to play – the top-notch turbot and elegant buckwheat and honey dessert deserve a special mention. The two small dining spaces make for a soothing, intimate setting in perfect harmony with the refinement of the food. The wine list is impressive, starting with very reasonable prices and including an attractive selection of regional wines." - Michelin Inspector

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MichelinStarsChallenge R

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Since I finished my main challenges (every Michelin Stars in Paris and 3 Stars in France - follow me for all the reviews and updates), I’m working on new ones and exploring as much as I can. Notably I tried every new 2 stars and I explored all the new one Star around Vendée. This is a 2023 one star south of Nantes. The quiet luxury of an abbey What’s interesting here ? Trivia: This abbey is where the Dalaï lama stayed when he came in Nantes. Nothing screams more quiet luxury than an abbey. Castles and palaces are luxurious but a bit loud. Abbey gave smaller windows and gigantic common rooms. They are more private and have rooms inside for grandiose. This restaurant is the same. Two rooms with big tables, plenty of space, and really impeccable service. The service is on the high end side of a one star, which matches with what I saw in the hotel. The cuisine is discreetly modern rather than bourgeoise. It’s not based on the luxury of the products but on their qualities, their beauty. Quiet luxury is about the quality. You’ll have a beautiful beef, no need for truffles. And discreetly modern because it is modern. But you’re in an Abbey, the chef stays humble while magnifying the vegetables and being an excellent saucier. I was there a Sunday lunch so the crowd was family oriented. You can dress up a little bit because the place allows you to do so. And by the way the wine list has some interesting selection, so enjoy it. I have also no doubt that it will be a solid star. I may need to try the big tasting menu next time.

Angelina Rascouet

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Incredible lunch at this Michelin starred restaurant. We got the fixed menu (5 courses including dessert). It was truly memorable. Maybe instead of the last meat (chicken) I’d have swapped for cheese but that’s just a minor detail as every dish was truly delicious and surprising. We paired it with a lovely glass of savennieres wine. The staff was lovely and attentive without being too intrusive. We enjoyed our coffee on the sunny terrace by the pool which came with a few extra sweet treats :) A wonderful meal and overall experience for all of us. Highly recommended. Maybe next time we’ll also try the hotel :)

Charlotte Lucas

Google
We had the most amazing time at L’Epicurien. We got the 5 course prix fixe menu with wine pairing. Everything was exquisite and we very much appreciated the chef’s flexibility as my significant other doesn’t eat fish / sea food (but I do!). The cheese was out of this world, and the wine too. Service was impeccable. We’ll be back to l’Epicurien if we are ever in Nantes region again!

Estous Mystous

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Fresh ingredients, nice menu suggestions, really good staff: good for both dates or business/lunch dinners.

Jules Garcia

Google
Quel moment d’exception. Nous sommes venus à 6 pour déjeuner et nous avons pris le menu en 5 étapes. Une très bonne surprise, avec des plats maîtrisés, des associations surprenantes (cette lotte mâturée était sublime..). Mention spéciale pour les sauces, divines et toutes très surprenantes. Nous avons également été ravis de l’accueil, tout en bonne humeur et en délicatesse, sans trop en faire et en restant discret. Merci à Laura de nous avoir accompagné durant ce repas ! Comment conclure sans mentionner le dessert, à base de sarrasin et de miel, avec un jeu de texture et de saveurs variées. Merci à toute l’équipe pour ce somptueux moment ! Une étoile largement méritée, en vous souhaitant la deuxième rapidement. 10/10

Jade GREEN

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Nous avons pu découvrir ce magnifique restaurant grâce à un beau cadeau, et nous n’avons pas été déçus ! Le service était vraiment superbe, les serveurs et serveuses étaient vraiment chaleureux et professionnels. Le repas était délicieux, nous avons pris le menu équinoxe en 7 actes, tout était superbe. (J’avoue émettre un petit bémol car nous avions demandé à retirer les fruits de mers et nous avons eu un plat avec une huître.. heureusement le poisson à côté était délicieux.) Nous sommes restés presque 4 heures sur place et pourtant le temps passait très vite car nous avons passé un superbe moment. Nous retournerons essayer la brasserie de l’abbaye car le budget de l’épicurien reste assez élevé. Merci pour votre accueil

Frederic Anton

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Une des meilleures expériences culinaires. Détour obligatoire pour satisfaire les papilles et graver dans la mémoire le délicieux mariage des textures et des goûts avec le menu dégustation, sélection surprise du chef, un moment inoubliable sublimé par le lieu et le professionnalisme de toute l’équipe. Merci pour cet instant de bonheur. À bientôt.

Anthony Bellanger

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Cuisine très bonne mais sans audace et chère. Les réalisations sont parfaites, services et cadre agréables aussi. Nous regrettons les décisions du chef de ne pas honorer un bon cadeau pour 2 menus découvertes avec accord mets vins offert en septembre 2023 valable 1 an car il a changé sa carte en septembre octobre. Nous n’avons pas voulu faire de vague mais c’est un peu amer de demander d’ajouter 80 euros sans fromage, ni vins, ni même de l’eau … Bref bon mais pas formidable et déception pour nous.