L'Antiquaire

L'Antiquaire is a contemporary French restaurant in Laval led by chef Jérôme Lebreton, who returned to his hometown in 2006 after fifteen years in various French establishments. The kitchen practices a clear ethical and responsible philosophy: more than 94% fresh products, strong relationships with local artisans, respect for seasonality and production methods, and measures to avoid waste. The team reconciles tradition and creativity, revisiting French gastronomy with precise cooking, careful presentation and balanced flavours; the house holds the Maître Restaurateur label, membership of Euro Toques and Les Tables de la Mayenne, and selection by the Michelin Guide. The restaurant offers menus from bistro-style formulas to multi-course tasting menus, plus a takeaway programme with weekly and weekend box menus and click & collect, and it prioritises training by regularly taking apprentices and maintaining a seasoned front-of-house and kitchen brigade. The venue comprises three distinct dining rooms — Esprit Antiquaire (warm, cosy), Salle Nature (light, pared-back) and Salle Contemporaine (modern furniture, historic mosaic) — plus a shaded courtyard terrace under a plum tree, offering a refined yet welcoming ambience. The cuisine is modern French, seasonal and market-driven, combining traditional techniques with creative reinterpretation; cooking emphasises precise doneness, subtle seasoning and careful presentation while prioritising local suppliers and fresh ingredients. Jérôme Lebreton (Chef) Specialties include Méli‑melo de ris de veau et de kumquats (chef's specialty), Duo homard & Saint‑Jacques, risotto de sarrasin et patates douces, Foie gras de canard with chutney poire-gingembre, Bouillabaisse de poisson revisitée, and Filet de canard with foie gras chaud and céleri en deux façons aux morilles.