LE FOURNIL DU ROI

In its fermentation chambers, its majesty is made to wait, and only comes out in public every other day. Behind the scenes, he prides himself, growing slowly to give us the best of himself: a dense crumb, a long shelf life, authentic flavors, those of sourdough. In his micro-bakery at the foot of the Château de Montreuil-Bonnin, Mathieu Gagneux, a former industrial designer, makes Le Fournil du Roi's star product: organic bread made with natural sourdough. Country, seed, wholemeal or spelt, it's a delight, as are our baker's cookies, p'tits choco, gâche, pain de mie and burger loaves. For those with a sweet tooth, pastries are delivered on Fridays by a pastry chef from Benassay.