Chambres d'hôtes et table d'hôtes L'Intemporelle

Since he opened this splendid country restaurant, Didier Doreau has turned it into a genuine gourmet stronghold. Terrine of pike à la Chambord, pâté of game served warm drizzled in jus, traditional calf’s head, Grand Marnier-flavoured baked citrus fruits… You can expect a pageant of traditional Gallic staples, made with fresh, crisp produce, crafted into dishes that exalt and respect the intrinsic flavour of each ingredient. The chef is renowned for his way with game in season (hare, venison, wild boar, etc.), which further adds to the well-deserved success of what has become a culinary benchm

This nicely restored former coaching inn offers tasty dishes showcasing produce of the local terroir; it also has comfortable guestrooms and a popular summer swimming pool. The welcome is particularly charming. A restaurant that is as friendly as it is stylish.

Domus (Latin for "home") is presided over by a dream team of two chefs and a front-of-house manager who earned their stripes in star restaurants and upmarket bistros (the chefs met at La Table du Connétable in Chantilly). They take full advantage of seasonal ingredients and produce from Sologne to concoct an intriguing programme: semi-cooked foie gras, mushroom seasoning; smoked Sologne sturgeon, pickled kohlrabi; slow-baked cod, frothy tomato mousse and basil-flavoured roast courgette. When you now add sensible prices, you will quickly understand why it is often fully booked.

In the heart of the medieval city, this eatery, taken over by a talented duo (ex L’Hibiscus in Orléans), focuses on carefully crafted recipes rooted in local produce: trout, white asparagus, wild garlic seasoning and asparagus sabayon. Timeless traditional interior and a lovely patio for alfresco dining.