Au Nid de Tillé

At a slight remove from the town centre, this quiet little restaurant lays out its own fresh vision. Working with quality ingredients, the chef has a perfect command of cuissons and seasoning. The result is original, colourful fare that is as carefully prepared as it is tasty: black pudding, onion tarte tatin and mesclun salad; beef cheek confit in red wine and carrot fondant. Don't miss his signature dessert, the Paris-Brest.

On the edge of the forest of Hez, this gracious late-19C mansion, set in peaceful wooded grounds, is ideal for a gourmet weekend in the country. After savouring the peace and quiet of the terrace, the plush bourgeois interior provides the perfect foil for the talents of chef Nicolas Leclercq and his wife Yolaine. Nicolas’ grandmother first opened the restaurant back in 1956, at which time she made her own butter from the milk of her own cow! The large cottage garden (take the time to stroll around it after your meal) supplies the kitchen with fresh vegetables and herbs, which are picked by the

This inviting country restaurant strikes a tasteful balance between authentic rural charm (terracotta tiles and beams) and pared-back modern comforts. Two sisters oversee the front-of-house operations, while their partners pour their culinary enthusiasm into this cheerful family venture. Crispy tomato, smoked trout, harissa mayonnaise and gelée; matured beef cooked two ways, dauphine potatoes and caponata of Swiss chard; sorrel, poached fruit, jam and meringues: polished, colourful dishes, in which freedom and tradition go hand in hand. The menu changes regularly.