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Les Sources

Crédits : Aurélie Billecard. Translation: Jill Harry. Pictures: RR

Interview: Frédéric Calmels

Meet the Chef at the restaurant Le Favori at Les Sources de Cheverny.

How does the Val de Loire region inspire your cuisine?

I am still in the process of discovering the region, though I am becoming immersed in it day by day. The serene atmosphere conveyed by its forests, vegetation and scents is truly inspiring. I intend to pass on these sensations through my dishes. 

Which local products spur your creativity?

Lots of them! Depending on the season, it can be asparagus, zucchini, strawberries, mushrooms, but also game. To highlight ingredients, I above all play on cooking methods. Whether it involves slow cooking or cooking in foil, I aim to bring out the taste of the  product without ever distorting it.

Your proposals are largely based on vegetables. A deliberate choice?

I'm crazy about vegetables! For me, they are the best way to identify with a region. I have developed several techniques allowing me to play on their textures and flavours. Vegetables also symbolize a return to the soil. A commitment to live in tune with the seasons and nature.

A dish/wine pairing you recommend?

My favourite pairings include beef and kohlrabi, but also orange, which work very well with sweet wines, or Saint-Nectaire cheese paired with grape-wine or a red Bordeaux.

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