La Gourmandise
La Loupe
Restaurant in La Loupe, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book La Gourmandise when convenience in La Loupe matters more than a heavily documented destination meal. Its useful Wednesday-to-Sunday lunch pattern and midweek dinner service make it a practical station-area option, but diners seeking a clearly defined cuisine style or price tier should compare it with nearby €€ and €€€ alternatives first.
About La Gourmandise
La Gourmandise in La Loupe operates on specific opening days. It is closed Monday and Tuesday, open for lunch Wednesday through Sunday, and open for dinner Wednesday through Saturday.
For timing, lunch runs 12–1:30 PM Wednesday through Sunday. Dinner runs 7–8:30 PM Wednesday through Friday, and 7–8:45 PM on Saturday. Dress code is casual, so the practical question is whether those windows fit your La Loupe plans.
A low-friction La Loupe choice for explorers passing through
As details on cuisine style, chef, awards, menu items, or price tier are not available, the decision should be made on logistics rather than reputation signals. Consider it when La Loupe, casual dress, and the opening pattern are the priority. If the meal itself is the centerpiece of the day, compare it with other options in the guide before committing.
For planning, start with the basics: La Gourmandise serves lunch Wednesday through Sunday, dinner Wednesday through Saturday, and is closed Monday and Tuesday.
When to cross-shop instead
If you want to compare other named dining options, look at D'une Île, Auberge de l'Abbaye, Oiseau - Oiseau, Le Madeleine par Cyril Coutin, and L'Ascalier.
For broader France planning, keep the comparison general: La Gourmandise is best assessed by its La Loupe hours and casual dress code, while other restaurants may offer more detailed public information about cuisine, price, or format.
Planning details
- Location
- 2 Pl. de la Gare, 28240 La Loupe, France
- Website
- la-gourmandise.metro.biz
- Phone
- +33237290408
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Gourmandise sits quietly on the station forecourt of La Loupe and reads like a town restaurant that answers to local rhythms rather than to tourism or critics. The Perche identity comes through in the bocage landscape, Norman cattle and managed-forest game, giving the kitchen a deliberate, grounded focus. Dining here feels unhurried and sincere: the room and menu prioritize regional produce and supply-chain proximity over spectacle. It’s the sort of modest, rustic place where the cooking and terroir set the tone, and where atmosphere comes from authenticity rather than design flourishes.
Best For
This is a regional dining spot that works best for locals and visitors who want a genuine taste of the Perche. The kitchen’s reliance on nearby farms, the weekly market and seasonal game makes it well suited to family meals and relaxed group dinners, and to anyone after a quietly rewarding evening of classic French country dishes. Because the restaurant is rooted in its town and supply network, it’s also a sensible choice for casual hangouts where the menu reflects what’s available close at hand rather than a city-driven tasting agenda.
Ordering Tips
Lean into dishes that showcase the Perche’s produce: the menu highlights classic regional preparations such as chicken with goat‑cheese sauce, steak, dos de cabillaud, foie gras de canard and warm camembert. Seasonal game and river fish from the Huisne valley are worth asking about, along with what arrived from the local market that day. These signals will point you to plates that express the restaurant’s short supply chain and the strengths of local producers.
Venue details
Ambiance
Unpretentious dining room with attentive service; warm and welcoming atmosphere focused on savoring the meal rather than rushing.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Prix fixe, A la carte
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Beer
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- chicken in goat cheese sauce
- steak
- dos de cabillaud
- Paris-Brest revisité
- foie gras de canard
- camembert chaud
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Pl. de la Gare, 28240 La Loupe, France
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- D'une Île, Country cooking, €€
- Auberge de l'Abbaye, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Oiseau - Oiseau, Traditional Cuisine, €€
- Le Madeleine par Cyril Coutin, Modern Cuisine, €€€
- L'Ascalier, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How La Gourmandise compares in and around La Loupe
La Gourmandise is the easiest pick when logistics lead the decision: it has a clear weekly rhythm, lunch service from Wednesday through Sunday, and dinner from Wednesday through Saturday. By contrast, D'une Île is better for diners specifically looking for country cooking at €€, while Oiseau - Oiseau is the safer match for a traditional-cuisine brief at the same €€ tier.
For a more modern meal, Auberge de l'Abbaye gives a clearer cuisine signal at €€ than La Gourmandise. Le Madeleine par Cyril Coutin is the splurge comparison at €€€, so it makes more sense when the meal is the main event rather than a convenient La Loupe stop.
L'Ascalier is worth checking only if its timing or location suits the plan better. For most readers, La Gourmandise is the practical low-friction choice; D'une Île, Auberge de l'Abbaye, and Oiseau - Oiseau are stronger cross-shops when a defined cooking style matters.
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Around this place
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Compare La Gourmandise
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Gourmandise | La Loupe | , | , | No published awards |
| D'une Île | Rémalard-en-Perche | Country cooking | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Auberge de l'Abbaye | Thiron-Gardais | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2025 Michelin 1 StarWorld's Best Wine Lists 2023 |
| Oiseau - Oiseau | Préaux-du-Perche | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Le Madeleine par Cyril Coutin | Verneuil-d'Avre-et-d'Iton | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| L'Ascalier | Brou | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about La Gourmandise?
Go in with the service windows for La Loupe: lunch runs Wednesday through Sunday from 12–1:30 PM, and dinner runs Wednesday through Friday from 7–8:30 PM and Saturday from 7–8:45 PM. The venue is closed Monday and Tuesday. Dress code is casual.
What are alternatives to La Gourmandise?
Other named options to compare include D'une Île, Auberge de l'Abbaye, Oiseau - Oiseau, Le Madeleine par Cyril Coutin, and L'Ascalier. As cuisine, price, or menu format are not available for La Gourmandise, compare venues by hours, location fit, and the details each one publishes.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Gourmandise?
Lunch is available Wednesday through Sunday from 12–1:30 PM. Dinner is available Wednesday through Friday from 7–8:30 PM and Saturday from 7–8:45 PM. Choose the service that best fits your La Loupe schedule; Sunday is lunch only based on the hours.