Le Relais de Maufront

You soon forget the road just outside, as you snuggle up near the fireplace of this pleasant Auberge! The menu stars simple dishes of Burgundian inspiration that are nicely crafted and packed with flavour: slow-cooked egg and snails in a red wine sauce, guinea fowl supreme, puréed potato, braised endive, Bourdaloue tart – and the bill won't break the bank.

Wholesome flavours, jus, emulsions and sauces that melt in the mouth, illustrated by quenelle of sheatfish, white asparagus and langoustine cream or loin of pork and artichokes in a gutsy veal gravy. Their new take on the ubiquitous crottin de Chavignol featuring a light, unctuous, siphoned mousse surrounded by an acidic tomato juice is out of this world. The chef’s up-to-date, intelligent, delicate cuisine sings the praises of local produce, all of which orchestrated into subtle, colourful dishes. Chef Julien Medard and his wife Delphine (in charge of the dining room) warmly greet customers i

In the heart of a famous wine-growing village, a young couple from Brittany has opted to shine the spotlight on seafood to such an extent that you can almost smell the sea air. Their single set menu, whose dishes are intriguingly and poetically named, offers a choice of flawlessly fresh fish and shellfish, all of which are consummately cooked. The chef, who clearly knows his stuff, has his sights clearly focused on a single goal: taste. The wine list unsurprisingly gives the floor to Sancerre wines, and you'll hear no complaints from us. Cheerful, smiling service in an uncluttered, elegant int

At the foot of the hill leading to Vézelay basilica, a major pilgrimage site, L'Eternel caters to more earthly needs, in a bright interior. The dishes are of a modern ilk, and contain a few nods to the region (pressed gambas with Morvan ham, mango and celery). The perfect prelude to a visit to the remarkable Musée Zervos (modern art museum). Comfortable guestrooms for a stopover.

At this restaurant, the name of which means "vine branch", a pair of chefs work in tandem to cook up honest, unpretentious cuisine. The ingredients and produce – particularly the vegetables – retain all their flavour in dishes such as iced pea soup with goat's cheese and Thai basil. The desserts, too, are meticulously made, a case in point being the strawberry, almond and Timut peppercorn pavlova. The menu-carte features mouthwatering suggestions!

This restaurant, run by the same family since 1910, now abuts a 12C church. Take a seat and admire the bright colourful interior or relax on the shaded terrace, as you sample a cleverly updated version of regional country nosh: Burgundy snails, eggs in red wine, veal kidneys in mustard sauce without forgetting the odd intriguing creation such as an escalope of salmon with Morteau sausage and a creamy sauce of runny cheese…

This venerable 18C coaching inn has played host to some illustrious figures, from Napoleon to Elizabeth Taylor. Today, TV presenter and antiques dealer Julien Cohen has restored it to its former glory, decorating it with pieces from his personal collection – all of which are for sale! The restaurant boasts wooden floorboards, chandeliers, painted period ceilings and mirrors. On the menu: a modern take on traditional cuisine, punctuated with creative flourishes and exotic flavours.