The Journal

My Work, My Jacket: St Michel

Cinema has always had a special place in our creative process. It moves us, it overwhelms us, it inspires us. For 9 years now, we have been proud to be a partner of the "Semaine de la Critique » (The Critics’ week), which unearths the new film talents of today and tomorrow. In our creative studio, in the middle of the Breton countryside, pinned on our inspiration wall, you will always find an image from a film that inspired us for an attitude,a quick draw, a very Mont Saint Michel look.  The...

A recipe with a much debated history (who in Australia or New Zealand invented it in homage to the Russian ballerina Anna Matveïevna Pavlova...?), the airy pavlova is one of those desserts that are perfect for ending a meal on a light and fruity note. Composed of a crunchy and melting meringue, a generous layer of whipped cream and raw and/or cooked fruits, the pavlova never ceases to surprise us by matching the different fruits that mark the seasons. This time, to celebrate spring, rhubarb...

For spring 2022, Alexandre et Marie Milan are collaborating with Bisart for the launch of 12 unique work jackets. Our quality control is impeccable: a small imperfection, seams not quite parallel, a dye that is slightly different or buttonholes that are not perfectly made... and our jackets are set aside and doomed to remain lifeless...  Rather than doing nothing with them, we have chosen to reuse them, and who better to help us in this project than Bisart, a young brand from Lyon who usually...

Two nice slices of bread with honey caramelized onions, delicious camembert cheese and a few slices of the last pears of the winter. The whole thing is grilled in butter in the pan and eaten hot with a good crunchy salad: that's the menu for this new recipe we're proposing today. As simple as it is comforting, grilled cheese has everything to please and warm up the still slightly chilly days of this early spring! Ingredients for 4 people- 8 large slices of semi-complete bread- 1 pear- 2/3 of...

For those who love salads in all seasons, this sweet and sour and colorful buddha bowl should please you! Buckwheat, lightly spiced roasted pumpkin, raw vegetables, orange supremes and honey vinaigrette: everything you need to fill up on energy and vitamins, brighten up your end-of-winter meals... and bring in spring!  Ingredients for 4 people - 200g of buckwheat - 1 pumpkin of about 800g - 2 or 3 carrots - 1 red onion - 4 large handfuls of salad - 1 or 2 oranges - 1 pinch of Espelette pepper...

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What if you took advantage of the Indian summer to go to the Breton "corsair city", the well-named Saint-Malo? Fewer tourists, more sun: the perfect equation to go to the Malouine city. You must pass by the ramparts, which survived the Allied bombings of 1944, before entering the Old Town: old houses, private mansions, courtyards and picturesque passages. A digest of Breton history that is sure to impress! For the more adventurous, a small dive is necessary: our heart swings between the...

In this autumnal weather, we desperately need some sunshine on our plates to feel a little more vacation! This rustic pie with yellow zucchini, onion, mustard and parmesan is as good cold as it is fresh out of the oven. The principle of the rustic pie? Forget the pie pan, simply arm yourself with a rolling pin (but a glass bottle will also do), parchment paper and a baking sheet. You place the filling in the center of the pastry and fold the edges. In no time at all, you'll be enjoying a...

Tradition and modernity, passion and family heritage, style and durability: if Le Mont St Michel continues to dress women and men more than a hundred years after its birth, it is because our clothes are enriched by the marks of time and their roots rather than trying to get rid of them. Staying in tune while going against the grain of the times. Soak up the past while taking the pulse of today's society. To drink of plural cultures by anchoring itself in our Breton territory. This is the...

One of the most beautiful cities by the sea from Brittany – Cancale — is only a one hour drive away from our Design studio. We are lucky to have one of the most beautiful cities by the sea from Brittany : Cancale. It is located on the Emerald coast between the Mont Saint Michel and Saint-Malo and managed to keep its village vibe (it only has 5000 inhabitants). There’s a calming and inspiring atmosphere there. Breathe in and take in some invigorating sea air. But what would Cancale be without...

The millet semolina has long been unpopular and the focus was on more profitable and considered to be modern cereals. It is now making its comeback in France and our tastebuds couldn’t be happier! It’s eco-friendly because it needs very few water. This grass’ very small seeds have a very special taste that you can only love. With full-cream milk from the farm nearby and some cane sugar, you’ll get a very delicate dessert which will bring you back to your childhood. At the Mont St Michel we...