Restaurant
Restaurant Mosaic, Château des Tesnières
Torcé · Ille-et-Vilaine
South African chef Chantel Dartnall has brought Mosaic to the Château des Tesnières, where flower-inspired gastronomy, heritage and art make for a rare experience.
- Suggested time
- 1 hour 15 to 2 hours 15
- Type of place
- Floral, plant-based and creative gastronomy, seasonal produce and international wines
- Atmosphere
- A restored château, Art Nouveau wood panelling, gardens and South African artworks
- Getting there
- Lieu-dit Tesnières, 35370 Torcé
Who this place suits
- With family
- 6/10
- As a couple
- 9/10
- With friends
- 8/10
- Solo
- 5/10
- With a dog
- 4/10
- Reduced mobility
- 6/10
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About
South African chef Chantel Dartnall has brought Mosaic to the Château des Tesnières, where flower-inspired gastronomy, heritage and art make for a rare experience. The restaurant opened in Brittany in May 2025, after an earlier life in South Africa. The restored château brings together Art Nouveau wood panelling, South African paintings and gardens. Chantel Dartnall creates menus where flowers and plant forms play a major aesthetic role. Seasonal produce remains essential behind the very elaborate compositions and careful plating. The gastronomic menus have several courses, with an international wine list.
What you will see
- Chef: Chantel Dartnall.
- Multi-course gastronomic menus; confirm prices and pairings with the château.
- Opened in Brittany in May 2025, after an earlier life in South Africa.
- Flowers and plant forms at the heart of the plating.
- Art Nouveau wood panelling and South African artworks.
Tips on the spot
- Book ahead for weekends and holidays, and make sure the booking is confirmed.
- Check the exact days and times of service, which can vary with the season.
- Check the current menu and prices: an old photo of a menu is not a guaranteed offer.
- Mention allergies, intolerances or dietary needs when you book, and ask which vegetarian options are really possible.
- For a special occasion, mention it discreetly when booking.
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- Ask about alcohol-free options and say your budget if you want a wine pairing.
- Check cancellation and deposit conditions, if any.
- With reduced mobility, confirm the route, the dining room and the adapted toilets.
- Allow enough time for a menu in several courses, and avoid an appointment straight afterwards.
- Allow time to walk in the château gardens.
- Confirm prices and pairings directly with the château.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose Restaurant Mosaic, Château des Tesnières?
South African chef Chantel Dartnall has brought Mosaic to the Château des Tesnières, where flower-inspired gastronomy, heritage and art make for a rare experience.
Which town is the restaurant in?
Torcé, Ille-et-Vilaine.
What kind of cuisine is served?
Floral, plant-based and creative gastronomy, seasonal produce and international wines.
What is the atmosphere like?
A restored château, Art Nouveau wood panelling, gardens and South African artworks.
Who is the chef?
Chantel Dartnall.
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