Les Foudres

Les Foudres is a Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant, starred since 2021, where each dish is presented as a pause that opens onto the discovery of local culinary heritage. A dedicated sommelier curates a wine list chosen to pair with the menu and the region’s flavours. The restaurant occupies a former cooperage and emphasizes craftsmanship and terroir-driven sourcing, positioning itself as a destination restaurant in Cognac. The dining room sits beneath century-old foudres in a building charged with history; the space combines elegance and warmth. An elegant dress code is required. The atmosphere is intimate and refined. The kitchen offers modern, refined gastronomy that highlights local producers and the terroir of the Charente, blending tradition and innovation to create balanced, sensory dishes. The cuisine reflects memory and the transmission of local craft, with creative plating and an emphasis on quality regional ingredients under Michelin-starred standards. Chef Mathis Debize leads the kitchen; his career spans starred restaurants and includes experience in Indonesia. He aims to perpetuate an authentic cuisine inspired by his travels, with Chef Alexandre Mornet contributing alongside him.