Le Bistr'AU - Le Mas de Boudan

Le Bistr'AU (Le Mas de Boudan) is the bistro‑brasserie branch of a culinary group in Nîmes, part of an ensemble that includes a Michelin‑starred gastronomic restaurant and a small hotel. It opened on 1 December 2014 and presents market‑driven, gourmand and balanced bistro cuisine that highlights seasonal produce and local suppliers. The group maintains close relationships with regional producers, citing microgreens and edible flowers from Alma Farms, fishermen from the Grau‑du‑Roi and cheeses sourced from local affineurs. The establishment holds the GreenFood EcoLabel in recognition of measures including use of local/Bio products, waste sorting, energy reduction, a vegetarian menu and doggy‑bag options. The concept at the Mas de Boudan combines restored Provençal architecture with hospitality elements such as a cheese‑aging cellar and a dedicated wine cellar, and it offers a small number of rooms plus a private room for events. The atmosphere is described as magical, sumptuous and warmly convivial, with a welcoming bistro spirit focused on sharing and comfort. The Bistr'AU offers skillful, market‑led bistro and brasserie cooking that celebrates seasonal Mediterranean and regional products. Dishes are prepared to be both beautiful and delicious, with an emphasis on freshness and straightforward gourmet flavours. Jérôme Nutile is the chef; he is Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2011 and his experience in major houses informs both refined haute‑couture gastronomy upstairs and the more relaxed, generous bistro offering. Specialties include market‑driven bistro dishes, seasonal plates using local producers, microgreens and edible flowers from Alma Farms, Mediterranean seafood from the Grau‑du‑Roi and selected regional cheeses (Jardin des Terroirs).