Auberge Saint-Mathieu

Located near La Mauricie National Park, on the shores of Lake Bellemare, this country inn surrounded by forest is picture postcard perfect. Chef Samy Benabed crafts exquisitely plated, locally sourced cuisine, harmoniously blending heroically vibrant flavours depicted by smoky BBQ aromas and preserved foods of Scandinavian inspiration (lacto-fermentation, dehydration, etc.) with Quebec spices and citrus fruits. A case in point is his trompe l’oeil dumpling (a steamed rabiole) stuffed with pork in a white miso stock with matsutake. Simpler fare (summertime only) at the Comptoir buvette and also a small grocery store. Book yourself into one of 10 cosy guestrooms - just the ticket to recharge your batteries.