How much does the La Mare aux Oiseaux menu cost?
From €95 for Le Reposoir menu to €160 for La Grande Migration menu, per person in EUR, including service, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| La Grande Migration menu7 courses | €160 | €320 |
| La Grande Migration menu with wine pairing | €245 | €490 |
| L'Envol menu5 courses | €125 | €250 |
| L'Envol menu with wine pairing | €193 | €386 |
| Le Reposoir menu4 courses | €95 | €190 |
| Le Reposoir menu with wine pairing | €147 | €294 |
Every figure is for one guest. In France service is included in the price by law (“service compris”), so these are the full menu prices before drinks. Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 12 October 2026; menus change, so check with La Mare aux Oiseaux before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at La Mare aux Oiseaux?
Le Reposoir menu, at €95 per person for 4 courses. That’s €65 less than La Grande Migration menu.
- Le Reposoir menu €954 courses · Lunch or dinner, with a choice of fish or meat; with the 4-glass wine pairing €147 in all, or €137 with the alcohol-free pairing · €65 less than La Grande Migration menu
- L'Envol menu €1255 courses · Lunch or dinner; with the 5-glass wine pairing €193 in all, or €183 with the alcohol-free pairing · €35 less than La Grande Migration menu
- Fontevraud L'Ermitage €55The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Pays de la Loire, Modern European
How to book at La Mare aux Oiseaux
Book online or by phone on +33 2 40 88 53 01.
- When tables are releasedOnline through Guestonline on the restaurant's website, by phone or by email ([email protected]).
- Where to bookBook on their website Or call +33 2 40 88 53 01.
From La Mare aux Oiseaux’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Can you stay the night at La Mare aux Oiseaux?
Yes. La Mare aux Oiseaux is a hotel as well as a restaurant, with 18 bedrooms. A room costs from €189 a night. It offers L’automne à La Mare aux Oiseaux (L’Escapade) and L’automne à La Mare aux Oiseaux (La Parenthèse).
Thatched cottages and rooms on stilts at the edge of the Brière marsh, 18 rooms and suites.
| Package | What’s included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| L’automne à La Mare aux Oiseaux (L’Escapade)Until 22 November 2026; not Saturday nights; new bookings only | A night with 20% off the room, two ‘Menu Envol’ dinners at the restaurant and breakfast for two | – |
| L’automne à La Mare aux Oiseaux (La Parenthèse)Until 22 November 2026; not Saturday nights; new bookings only | Two nights with 50% off the second night, two ‘Menu Envol’ dinners at the restaurant on one of the evenings and breakfast for two each morning | – |
See rooms on the hotel’s website Compare prices on Booking.com
From the hotel’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Room prices and offers change with the date, so check before you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes and opening hours at La Mare aux Oiseaux
What is the dress code at La Mare aux Oiseaux?
No set dress code; the restaurant asks guests to dress to suit the setting.
Can you take children to La Mare aux Oiseaux?
Children up to 12 have their own menu, Découverte Gustative, at €37.
How long does a meal at La Mare aux Oiseaux take?
For the seven-course Grande Migration menu, the restaurant asks guests to arrive by 12.45pm at lunch or 8.15pm at dinner.
When is La Mare aux Oiseaux open?
It's open Wednesday to Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Mon–Tue closedWed 19:00–20:30Thu–Sun 12:00–13:00, 19:00–20:30
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From La Mare aux Oiseaux’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
La Mare aux Oiseaux: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does La Mare aux Oiseaux have?
One. La Mare aux Oiseaux holds one MICHELIN star, one of 537 one-star restaurants in France.
Who is the chef at La Mare aux Oiseaux?
The head chef is Éric Guérin.
- Cuisine
- Creative
- Where
- Saint-Joachim, Loire-Atlantique · Pays de la Loire · France
- Address
- 223 rue du Chef-de-l'Île-Fedrun, 44720 Saint-JoachimOpen in Google Maps
Is La Mare aux Oiseaux expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its €160 dinner menu is the most expensive of the 21 one-star dinner menus in Pays de la Loire with a published price. The middle price is €120, so it costs €40 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Les RefletsLa Roche-sur-Yon, Vendée | Modern European | €125 | €89 | – |
| L'AbissiouLes Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée | Modern European | €126 | €126 | – |
| La ChabotterieMontréverd, Vendée | Modern European | €128 | €128 | – |
| La RobeMontaigu, Vendée | Modern European | €130 | €130 | – |
| L'Atlantide 1874 - Maison GuéhoNantes | Modern European | €135 | €55 | – |
| L'Auberge de BagatelleLe Mans, Sarthe | Modern European | €145 | €60 | – |
| Jean-Marc PérochonBretignolles-sur-Mer, Vendée | Modern European | €148 | €148 | €105 |
| Lait Thym SelAngers, Maine-et-Loire | Creative | €155 | €49 | – |
| La Mare aux OiseauxSaint-Joachim, Loire-Atlantique | Creative | €160 | €160 | €85 |
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Sources Restaurant: mareauxoiseaux.fr. Stars: La Mare aux Oiseaux in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 12 October 2026. Rooms and stays: the hotel’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Bas van Oorschot, CC BY-SA 3.0). Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).