Aureville

En Marge

Restaurant★ Michelin€€€€16 m

Frank Renimel and his wife have transformed a former farmstead into a gourmet loft decked in wood and stone, whose floor to ceiling windows embrace the rolling countryside. Perfectly in tune with the seasons, the chef changes his menu monthly, blending local, rustic fare with noble ingredients such as caviar, truffles or cèpes. The diner is often bowled over by Renimel’s craftsmanship, such are the emotions created by each bite, which is the case with the chef’s version of cassoulet, a firm fixture on the menu. To pleasantly prolong your stay, five exquisitely appointed guestrooms add the fina

Le Bellevue

Restaurant€€2.6 km

Chef-patron Yann Ghazal runs this restaurant perched on the banks of the Ariège. A relaxed atmosphere prevails in the dining area, which has been given an appealing facelift. The menu features indulgent, colourful dishes: crispy-runny egg, warm chorizo chantilly cream and black garlic powder; beef cheek braised in red wine, lardo di Colonnata, Chasselas grapes, tender carrots and potato purée – all at reasonable prices. The shady riverside terrace is absolutely sublime.

🕐 Mo,Th,Fr,Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 10:00-15:00

Le Gentiane

Restaurant€€3.6 km

Gentian root is lauded for various properties, one of which stimulates the appetite – true to its name, this place does just that! Nicolas Bachon and his father work in tandem in the kitchen, cooking up traditional dishes with a modern twist (such as the sautéed beef mignon). Service with a smile from their respective wives. During the week, the lunch menu is a real bargain!