Guest House Folk Inn

This White Pond is a small, protected expanse of water inhabited by birds that can be leisurely observed from the terrace or the dining room; in fact, bird watching sometimes seems to be one of the guests’ main occupations. A keen surfer, David Sulpice’s inspired, high-precision cuisine resembles a cruise through the best of Landes produce, which he consummately showcases: duck and asparagus from Darrigade farm, fish from small boats direct from Capbreton, authentic Pyrenean ewe’s milk cheese, citrus fruit from Thierry Dupouy in Eugénie-les-Bains. Meticulous cooking and flavoursome jus and zab

You may well miss this former sheepfold tucked away in verdant greenery with its exposed timberwork on the beach road. It is however well worth keeping your eyes open! Chef Yannick Duc treats diners to spontaneous, vibrant recipes that are tailored to modern tastebuds, displaying a strong predilection for first-class seasonal produce, in particular the catch of the day. The chef also enjoys mixing seasonings, spices and peppers, jazzing up his carpaccio of Banka trout with horseradish and black lemon cream and wasabi ice cream or pairing ravioles of lobster with green curry, bisque of fish hea

This former foundry, now a delightful restaurant, is set in a picturesque hamlet on the shores of the Étang d'Uza. Complete with a terrace overlooking the lake, the dining room features French workshop-style windows, rust-coloured tiling and contemporary furnishings. The chef devises a single surprise menu showcasing delicious dishes made with local produce and available in a four- or six-course format.

In a small seaside resort in Les Landes, this eatery hits all the right buttons. The snug, smart family-run bistro, which is invariably fully booked, has been taken over by an endearing couple with bags of enthusiasm. Maud’s concise, regularly renewed menu smacks of seasonal, market-fresh inspiration, illustrated by gazpacho of veggies and a creamy burrata or strawberry tartlet flanked by a velvety lemon and basil cream. Yann welcomes guests cheerfully and simply.

Authenticity is the name of the game in this Landes "inn" that specialises in hearty, wholesome food, far removed from fads and fashions. The menu shines a light on the local terroir – beef from the Fermes de Chalosse network of farms, fattened free-range duck, milk-fed veal, sheep's milk cheese from a village shepherd and additive-free house-made sourdough bread. An open sandwich with pork shank terrine and confit pig's ears, with an orange and endive salad, or their iconic veal sweetbreads in Jurançon wine served in a skillet: the generous portions are a throwback to a bygone era. Warm welco

Welcome to the Basque country! Le Gantxo – named after a pass in pelota – gives directly onto the trinquet, the ground where the famous local sport is played. In the kitchen, Isabelle and Laurent Miremont revisit Basque cuisine in a very personal way, composing dishes that are up to the minute, often copious, always tasty. A firm favourite!

If you like eating by the water, this old mill is the stuff of dreams! The chef prepares fresh ingredients and cooks up traditional cuisine with plenty of appealing regional flair: sole meunière, braised calf sweetbreads with morel sauce, fillet of beef, and chips cooked in goose fat. In fine weather, sit on the terrace overlooking the lake. Bucolic atmosphere guaranteed.