History of the Manor
A residence of character at the gateway to Nantes
The Manoir de la Boulaie is located in Haute-Goulaine, about ten minutes from Nantes. This residence of character is set within grounds of 3.5 hectares and offers nearly 800 m² of fully renovated rooms and lounges.
A landmark of fine dining
1639 - 1824
For more than twenty years, the Manoir de la Boulaie was a landmark of fine dining, led by chef Laurent Saudeau and Barbara Saudeau.
Praised by guidebooks as a “superb residence of character” nestled in a verdant setting, their restaurant left its mark on the culinary scene of the Nantes region.
Closure and transition
1824 - 1891
In 2020, the restaurant of the Manoir de la Boulaie did not reopen its doors after the first lockdown. The venue then remained closed and was put up for sale.
This period closed the gastronomic chapter and paved the way for a new vocation.
An exceptional setting
Grounds of 3.5 hectares and nearly 800 m² of renovated rooms and lounges
Wooded grounds
3.5 hectares of greenery at the gateway to Nantes
800 m² renovated
Rooms and lounges entirely redesigned for your events
10 minutes from Nantes
Haute-Goulaine, an ideal location between city and vineyards
Two years of revival
After two years of complete renovation, the Manoir de la Boulaie is reborn in 2025, paying tribute to Laurent and Barbara Saudeau for the major role they played in the venue's history.
The manor is now dedicated to weddings, seminars and private or professional events.
A story that continues
From a fine-dining restaurant to a venue dedicated to weddings, seminars and events
More than 20 years
The gastronomic era
Laurent and Barbara Saudeau make the Manor a renowned restaurant in the Nantes region
2020
Closure and transition
The restaurant does not reopen after lockdown; the venue is put up for sale
2023 - 2025
Renovation and revival
Two years of work before the opening of the events venue
A New Chapter
Since 2025
Since 2025, Manoir de la Boulaie has belonged to Groupe Riou – Lieux d'Exception and is dedicated to weddings and corporate events.
Timeline
The gastronomic era
For more than twenty years, Laurent and Barbara Saudeau made the Manoir de la Boulaie a landmark of fine dining
2018
The Manor is listed among the fine-dining restaurants of Haute-Goulaine
2019
Guidebooks praise a “superb residence of character” in a verdant setting
2020
The restaurant does not reopen after lockdown; the venue closes and is then put up for sale
2023 - 2025
Two years of complete renovation of the manor, its rooms and its lounges
2025
The Manoir de la Boulaie is reborn and pays tribute to Laurent and Barbara Saudeau
Today
The manor, within the Groupe Riou - Lieux d'Exception, is dedicated to weddings, seminars and events