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An old café in the heart of this pretty village has been turned into a contemporary bistro by the Dutch duo of chef Tom Houdijk and cordial front-of-house manager Sarah van Baardewijk. The bistro vibe (banquettes, long tables, small bar) is in keeping with the menu, in which bistro classics – think beef tartare, sea bass fillet and crème brûlée – get a fresh and precise makeover. Colourful dishes, perfect cooking and meticulous details: a charming and welcoming establishment.

The fine dining restaurant is perfectly in keeping with the rest of the manor. In the lovely dining area with its exposed stone walls and imposing fireplace, diners enjoy sophisticated, imaginative cuisine. On sunny days, make a beeline for the pergola by the mill stream!

At Olivier’s Table, Pierre is in the kitchen, while his partner, Fanny, a talented pastry chef, oversees the front-of-house. Normandy-born Pierre has enthusiastically embraced Corrèze, his land of adoption, in this town centre stone house, whose modern furnishings and designer lighting are the epitome of elegant. The repertory, in tune with the zeitgeist and at bargain prices, ticks all the boxes: enticing, polished and colourful. Examples include poached oysters, marinated seabass with citrus fruit and a lemon-vodka sorbet; veal scallop and sweetbread, ravioles of chanterelle mushrooms and bl

On the main road to Brive-la-Gaillarde, you are bound to notice this Corrèze-style building with its characteristic local stone walls and slate roof. You will immediately feel at home inside, thanks to the soothing decor (wooden floors, oak tables, leather- and fabric-upholstered seating) and the beaming smile of the laid-back chef. He cooks by instinct, devising blind menus out of locally sourced ingredients. His delicious dishes, such as Limousin veal belly, smoked beetroot, carrot ketchup and mashed parsnips, lack neither colour nor precision.

In the Périgord Noir, this restaurant is housed in a 17C mansion which boasts a courtyard, bliss for alfresco dining by candlelight, and lounges whose stone walls bear witness to their long history. It is a pleasure to catch up with Nick Honeyman, chef of Le Petit Léon. His creative cuisine is renowned for its fresh, distinctive flavours, particularly those of citrus fruits, which he uses to excellent effect in menus that mingle local and globetrotting influences.

In the heart of the "Périgord Noir" area of the Dordogne, this boïdicou (Occitan for the basket you take to market) embodies authentic, seasonal cuisine in all its simplicity. Run by two enthusiastic young chefs, the restaurant favours fresh, top-notch local ingredients, most of which are sourced within a 50km radius. The lunch menu changes every week, adapting to what local suppliers have to offer. In the evening, there's a more elaborate surprise set menu. Relaxed atmosphere and efficient service.

Since undergoing a complete refurbishment following a fire, the interior of this refined restaurant displays a degree of Scandinavian flair. The dishes are all about finesse and mouth-watering flavours: eg the soft and tender skate wing accompanied by delicious home-made gnocchi flavoured with lemon and flat parsley, enhanced by a delicious sweet and sour sauce. Everything is well executed – compliments to the chef!