In Royan, a breath of fresh air is blowing across the restaurant scene, brought not by an up-and-coming young chef, but by a couple in their fifties from Toulouse. Laurence and Philippe left Le Tire Bouchon, their Toulouse wine bar-cum-eatery, to set up shop where she grew up. As they embark on the last decade of their working lives, the exuberant and enthusiastic pair has created a spirit reminiscent of Parisian bistros. Philippe takes care of the restaurant floor and cellar (over 200 natural and biodynamic wines); Laurence crafts fresh, generous dishes that smack of home cooking: puff pastry

35.6km

Au Marquis de Terme

Modern Cuisine

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Surrounded by the Médoc vineyards, this contemporary restaurant is nestled in an outbuilding of the Château Marquis de Terme (an 1855 Grand Cru), whose terrace is set in the estate's pretty garden courtyard. Under the stewardship of Grégory Coutanceau, who signs the menu, you will taste fresh, modern cuisine that is very much of its time and free of unnecessary frills. The appealing wine list features almost 600 labels, including a selection of Bordeaux reds and prestigious vintages available by the glass.

36.4km

Le Sens 7367

Modern Cuisine

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In a small village near Royan, this contemporary eatery is the haunt of Frédéric Loivel. The chef is a craftsman with a creative bent, whose modern score highlights the seasons through intelligent associations and numerous nods to Japan (panko, yuzu, matcha, Kagoshima beef…). The interior tastefully blends mismatched decorative objects picked up here and there.

37.7km

Nomade

Creative

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This restaurant, opened in the middle of the Médoc region by a local young couple, is a pleasant surprise. The chef serves up French cuisine with exotic touches, using local produce as much as possible: the results are tasty. Pleasant decor and a friendly welcome.

39.7km

La Quincaillerie

Traditional Cuisine

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Set in a former hardware store, the first-floor dining room, reached by an imposing wooden staircase, sports a retro feel. The ground floor is home to the open kitchen and a wine boutique. The score errs towards traditional French (from pâté en croûte to loin of veal with truffles, without forgetting an île flottante dessert), dotted with a handful of international accents. The seasons are reverently respected in dishes that are packed in flavour.

41.6km

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