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    Chef

    Ludovic Le Forestier

    Discipline
    Chef
    Based in
    La Roche-Bernard, France
    Portrait of Ludovic Le Forestier

    i. Biography

    Chef of Auberge des Deux Magots in La Roche-Bernard, France, Ludovic Le Forestier moved from The Crillon, Le Divellec, and Paul Le Quere to the kitchens of Missillac before taking charge on Place du Bouffay in 2015.

    Coming Up

    Ludovic Le Forestier trained at The Crillon, Le Divellec, and Le Chabichou, building his craft in kitchens defined by precision and polish. He then went on to work as chef-cook at Domaine de la Bretesche in Missillac. Today, Ludovic is chef, co-gérant, and Executive Chef of Auberge des Deux Magots (since 2015), where he continues to shape his career with the same steady authority.

    Where They Are Now

    Le Forestier is chef at Auberge des Deux Magots in La Roche-Bernard, France, with his chef role also tied to the names L'Auberge des 2 Magots and L'Auberge des Deux Magots. The attachment is personal as well as professional. “I fell in love with this house; it was really the place where I pictured myself... And then this Place du Bouffay, emblematic of La Roche-Bernard (Morbihan), I just love it!” His cooking is defined as refined and creative cuisine, with seasonal inventive dishes using fresh produce from local suppliers. Le Forestier puts it plainly: “We offer refined and creative cuisine in a modern and welcoming setting.” The address carries its own origin story, which he ties to the building and its name: “The navigator who had this big house built in 1750 brought back two magots from his travels, hence the sculptures.”

    Career - Chef — Auberge des Deux Magots, La Roche-Bernard (2015–present) - Co-gérant — Auberge des Deux Magots, La Roche-Bernard (2015–present) - Executive Chef — Auberge des Deux Magots, La Roche-Bernard - Chef-Cook — Domaine de la Bretesche, Missillac Education: The Crillon; Le Divellec; Le Chabichou

    Signature

    Signature dishes include Feuilletés.

    In Their Words “We offer refined and creative cuisine in a modern and welcoming setting.”

    Honors

    Ludovic's honors include Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand (2024).

    FAQ Where did Ludovic Le Forestier train or study? Ludovic Le Forestier trained at The Crillon and Le Divellec. What recognition has Ludovic Le Forestier received? Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand (2024).