What a splendid spot! The River Dordogne meanders at the foot of this superb château set in a formal garden and grounds. The panoramic view from the terrace will take your breath away. The dining room is similarly stunning: marble floors, wall hangings, coffered ceiling and carved wooden fireplace. Stéphane Andrieux has been running the show for almost 25 years, rolling out a polished culinary lineup. Examples include roast Quercy lamb (fillet and rack), flanked with carrot tortellini and soy seasoning or a delicate shortbread of strawberry and meadowsweet, signed Marc Jean, house pastry chef

3.2km

La Terrasse

Modern Cuisine

€€

The terrace under the vine-shaded pergola is the perfect spot in fine weather, while in winter you can take refuge inside, beneath the medieval vaults of this former 11C stronghold, done out with contemporary furnishings. On the menu: dishes with bold flavours, featuring regional producers: lamb from the Lot, farm-reared pork, and poultry from Mayrac etc. View of the cliffs and the Dordogne.

1.9km

Le Pont de l'Ouysse

Contemporary

€€€

On the banks of the Ouysse, a magnificent tributary of the Dordogne, this restaurant has been in the same family for five generations. Today, two brothers are at the helm: one front of house, one in the kitchen. Inspired by tradition, the dishes showcase fine ingredients – saddle of Quercy lamb roasted with thyme and garlic, served with purple artichoke barigoule. The patio shaded by linden trees adds a final irresistible flourish. Overnight stays are possible in the hotel.

2.4km

Le Petit Moulin

Modern Cuisine

€€

In a quiet street in the medieval town of Martel, Adrien Castagné and his brother Romain are continuing the family tradition of growing walnuts and producing walnut oil. One of them manages the mill and orchards a few miles away (visits possible); the other runs this small bistro-style restaurant that serves good food but won't break the bank. The chef cooks up precise and playful bistronomy cuisine: faithful to the seasons, it makes the most of local produce, with dishes such as goat's cheese with apricot, fig leaf and hazelnut. The meal starts with the house walnut oil, served with bread, an

8.9km

La Mangeoire

Modern Cuisine

€€

In this picturesque Lot village, the traveller cannot fail but notice the handsome limestone edifice with a slate roof, flanked by a terrace and Belle Époque conservatory. The globe-trotting chef demonstrates a weakness for exotic combinations: velvety, humus-like aubergines, burnt rye bread, fried Camus artichoke and pork fillet dried in the hearthplace; lightly seared secreto pata negro pork with peanuts and ginger, roast fennel and whole wheat noodles. Bistronomic in style, internationally sourced and strewn with tributes to Asia and North African spices.

9.4km

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