The restaurant Les Blés d'Or, rue Principale, in Ruaudin (Sarthe) already had a solid reputation well beyond the town, but its owners sold the business, which had been running since 1994, to retire. It is the Sarthe chef Vincent Faucher who has positioned himself to take the reins.
At Saint-Jacques, in Thorigné-sur-Dué
He summarizes his journey: Coming from a family of traders from Limousin, I studied business. I had the revelation of cooking thanks to Joseph Travia (Ambazac). I went through the Paul-Bocuse institute and there, I did internships in very beautiful houses before going abroad, then to Corsica and Marrakech (Morocco) where I met Karima, who is became my wife. We then had the opportunity to settle in Thorigné-sur-Dué, at Saint-Jacques, which we held until 2023 and sold to avoid boredom and routine. » At Saint-Jacques, where the chef obtained a Bib gourmand awarded by the Michelin guide in 2020.
When they were ready to go abroad a year ago, the couple discovered this transfer and took it as a new challenge. The chef adds: We preserve the house spirit by putting our touch on it. The central idea is to use the excellence of local products to make dishes to share between epicureans.
The team (three in the kitchen and three in the dining room) can accommodate a maximum of 45 place settings while taking care of the presentation.
The golden wheat, 29, rue Principale, in Ruaudin (Sarthe). Open from Wednesday to Sunday lunchtime, as well as Friday and Saturday evening. Reservation recommended. Such. 02 43 75 79 33.
