Villa Primerose

This charming town is famous for its Cathedral Saint Étienne, Notre-Dame-en-Vaux collegiate church and countless historic sites that bear witness to its illustrious past. At the Hôtel d’Angleterre, chef Jérôme Feck aims to perpetuate Champagne’s gourmet traditions and the heritage of the town’s iconic restaurant. Also a pastry chef, he has worked his way from Langres to Reims via Épernay, so the Champagne region holds no secrets for him… His flair for intense and balanced sauces is particularly notable, where the main ingredients are enhanced by judicious touches of flavour - acidity or smokin

Victor Martin and his chef Julien Drapier, a native of the region, are a well-established team. The intelligent and harmonious dishes beautifully showcase local ingredients, in bold-flavoured combinations, often with Asian influences, such as gyozas with a soy and ginger broth or the biscuit and matcha tea cream. Add to that smiling service, good value for money and a pleasant terrace by the water.

Chef Thomas Valleron, who hails from the region and was previously sous-chef at Hostellerie La Montagne in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises, has opened his own restaurant in a charming half-timbered house that is typical of the area. In fine weather, the terrace is popular; inside, exposed beams meet modern furnishings. The cuisine is refined and well executed. On this particular lunchtime: a vibrant gazpacho with burrata ice cream, crunchy vegetables and pine nuts; perfectly tender skate wing coated in a creamy sauce with keta salmon roe. Fresh, seasonal ingredients, cooked to perfection. Appealing

Chef Yann Caputo is a big fan of vegetables, which he grows in his own vegetable garden and sources from small local producers. Here in his "garden bistro", he also likes cooking fish, mainly from Brittany, in homage to his native region. The reasonably priced lunch menu is a steal. The evening menu features more high-end ingredients, which are always accompanied by vegetables from the chef's garden: seared langoustines with peanut and satay, green apple tartare with mint and tarragon; turbot and garden vegetables, hazelnut sabayon, trout roe and lemon caviar. The charming decor with a natural

The decor is trendy with bare bricks, polished concrete floors and bistro furniture, as is the concept... Choose a bottle of wine from the cellar, before pairing it with a good, simple dish with a focus on ingredients (artisan produced charcuterie, free - range meat, cheeses from Bordier etc). A tasty and friendly place.

Of Italian and Mediterranean inspiration, this bright, modern trattoria, housed in a former art gallery, overlooks a cobbled courtyard. We fell head over heels with the roasted artichokes in a pesto and parmesan jus. Before leaving, pop into the gourmet delicatessen store and stock up on top-of-the-range Italian goodies.

An enthusiastic self-taught young couple runs this restaurant with a subdued decor composed of raw materials. The premises also house a bakery and delicatessen leading onto a lovely terrace and indoor garden (including a citrus tree greenhouse). The ingredients, which are 95% organic, make for healthy, tasty and balanced dishes.