La Cabane à Matelot
Bréhémont, Brehemont
Restaurant in Brehemont, France
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Cabane à Matelot is easiest to recommend as a practical Bréhémont lunch stop, with Friday and Saturday the only listed evening options. Choose it for timing and local convenience; choose Château de Rochecotte, L'Épine, or L'Océanic if you need a clearer cuisine category, price tier, or occasion-style booking.
About La Cabane à Matelot
For La Cabane à Matelot in Brehemont, the clearest planning detail is the weekly schedule. The venue is closed Monday and Tuesday, opens from 9 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 AM to 8:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, from 9 AM to 1 PM on Sunday.
Because details on cuisine, menu format, pricing, capacity, reservations, service style are not available here, the safest way to plan is around the confirmed hours rather than assumptions about the meal. Dress code is listed as smart casual, making it a direct Brehemont stop when the timing fits.
Plan around the opening hours
The broadest availability is Wednesday through Saturday, with later hours only on Friday and Saturday. Sunday is limited to the morning and early afternoon, while Monday and Tuesday are closed. If timing is the priority, those hours are the most reliable basis for deciding whether La Cabane à Matelot fits the day.
If you are comparing options, Château de Rochecotte, L'Épine, L'Océanic are useful names to keep on the shortlist, depending on where your plans take you. La Cabane à Matelot makes the most sense when Brehemont itself and the confirmed opening window are the deciding factors.
Use it as a Brehemont starting point
La Cabane à Matelot is best treated as a Brehemont option to verify against the day's schedule.
Hours: closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 6 PM; Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 8:30 PM; and Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Dress: smart casual. Budget:Groups:Dietary needs: confirm directly before relying on accommodations.
If this is not available, cross-shop by timing and location: Au Coin Des Halles and VINCENT CUISINIER DE CAMPAGNE works as other regional options, while Château de Rochecotte, L'Épine, L'Océanic can help round out a broader shortlist. For a Brehemont-focused day, keep La Cabane à Matelot in view mainly for its confirmed schedule and smart-casual dress code.
Planning details
- Location
- 19 Av. du 11 Novembre, 37130 Bréhémont, France
- Website
- les-pecheries-ligeriennes.fr
- Phone
- +33951302268
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Cabane à Matelot reads like a small riverside refuge: a Sailor’s Cabin rooted in the Loire’s working traditions. It leans into the ferme‑auberge ethos, sourcing from the river and nearby market gardens rather than chasing château‑style formality. That sensibility produces a quietly classic, historically grounded experience—unshowy and welcoming—where the menu follows the water’s seasonal rhythms. The dining room favors an intimate, charming pace; service and presentation aim to foreground ingredient provenance and the modest pleasures of fresh Loire fish rather than theatrical tasting‑menu gestures.
Best For
This is a restaurant for people who want to taste the Loire’s larder: diners who care about freshwater fish, market‑fresh vegetables and regional traditions. It suits travelers exploring the valley’s villages, locals who value a straightforward seasonal meal, and anyone who prefers relaxed, provenance‑led cooking over formal château dining. It’s not positioned as a grand, star‑turn tasting destination; instead it rewards those seeking an authentic, place‑bound meal that reflects the river’s rhythms and the surrounding agricultural landscape.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the river first. The house specialties—barbel boudin blanc and the garum‑marinated asp—are signature reasons to visit and should be ordered if available. Because the menu cleaves to Loire seasonality, ask about the day’s catch and whether sandre, brochet or alose are on offer during their migrations. Expect market‑driven preparations centered on freshwater fish and local produce; order what’s fresh and in season rather than hunting for contrived or imported items.
Venue details
Ambiance
Rustic charm with terrace views of Loire sunset and cozy indoor seating by the river.
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Vibe
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- barbel boudin blanc
- garum-marinated asp
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Château de Rochecotte, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- Au Coin Des Halles, Notable alternative
- VINCENT CUISINIER DE CAMPAGNE, Notable alternative
- L'Épine, Modern Cuisine, €€
- L'Océanic, Seafood, €€
Restaurant context
How it compares in and around Bréhémont
La Cabane à Matelot is the easier, more timing-led choice: booking difficulty is listed as easy, the current schedule favors lunch across more days than dinner. Château de Rochecotte is the better pick for a polished modern-cuisine meal, but its €€€ tier makes it a more deliberate spend.
L'Épine is the cleaner value comparison for modern cuisine at €€, while L'Océanic is the more specific choice if seafood is the priority. La Cabane à Matelot is better when the plan is centered on Bréhémont and a lower-pressure booking, not when the meal needs a defined culinary brief.
If the goal is simply a nearby alternative, Au Coin Des Halles and VINCENT CUISINIER DE CAMPAGNE belong on the cross-shop list. Use them as backups when the date or meal period does not line up, then move up to Château de Rochecotte only when the occasion justifies the higher tier.
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Compare La Cabane à Matelot
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Cabane à Matelot | Brehemont | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Château de Rochecotte | Saint-Patrice | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Au Coin Des Halles | Langeais | ; | ; | No published awards |
| VINCENT CUISINIER DE CAMPAGNE | Coteaux Sur Loire | ; | ; | No published awards |
| L'Épine | Azay-le-Rideau | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| L'Océanic | Chinon | Seafood | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can La Cabane à Matelot accommodate groups?
If you are planning for several people, confirm directly before visiting and plan around the listed hours: closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 8:30 PM, Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
What are alternatives to La Cabane à Matelot?
For comparison, consider Au Coin Des Halles, VINCENT CUISINIER DE CAMPAGNE, Château de Rochecotte, L'Épine, L'Océanic as part of a broader dining shortlist. Use La Cabane à Matelot when Brehemont and the confirmed opening hours fit your plan.
Is La Cabane à Matelot good for a special occasion?
That depends on what kind of occasion you want. details on menu format, pricing, service style, capacity are not available here, so the safest confirmed points are the Brehemont location, smart-casual dress code, opening hours.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Cabane à Matelot?
The confirmed hours are 9 AM to 6 PM on Wednesday and Thursday, 9 AM to 8:30 PM on Friday and Saturday, 9 AM to 1 PM on Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Plan by those hours rather than assuming a particular service format.
Does La Cabane à Matelot handle dietary restrictions?
What should a first-timer know about La Cabane à Matelot?
Start with the confirmed basics: La Cabane à Matelot is in Brehemont, the dress code is smart casual, the venue is closed Monday and Tuesday. It opens Wednesday and Thursday from 9 AM to 6 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 8:30 PM, Sunday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
Is La Cabane à Matelot good for solo dining?
If you are visiting alone, the most useful confirmed planning detail is the schedule, especially the longer Friday and Saturday hours and the shorter Sunday opening window.