Château d'Ayres

Not far from the Cirque de Navacelles, in a small village on the southern edge of the limestone plateau that is the Causse du Larzac, Pricillia Lebon's restaurant is housed in a converted inn. Beneath the stone vaults, the inviting, cosy decor reflects the endearing personality of a chef who has come to this beautiful, isolated setting to cook. The surprise set menu celebrates the Larzac area, with ingredients sourced mainly via short supply chains (not least from local market gardens), as well as from mushroom and plant picking. Plants reign supreme in the intuitive, light and aromatic dishes

In the heart of the Cévennes, this charming inn is the domain of a chef who specialises in cleverly crafted dishes using regionally sourced produce. On the wine side, Pierrette, a talented sommelier, will help you choose from the 300 references available… Let’s not forget the splendid cheeseboard!

In a narrow pedestrian street of Millau, near the Fontaine du Mandarins, the dinky Maison Seed is the lair of a globe-trotting couple. A vaulted dining room provides the backdrop to indulgent, fusion-style dishes that incorporate oils, vinegars, sourdough bread, etc, all made in-house, and available to take home. An intimate, eco-conscious restaurant that combines flavours from near and far.

This whitewashed roadside inn in the Cévennes boasts a terrace with views of the surrounding countryside. The interior decor is simple and straightforward (terracotta floors, wooden tables). Damien in the kitchen and Suzanne in the dining room pay homage to the Cévennes landscape and terroir and its produce (vegetables and wines): trout from Le Vigan served in a cold soup; chicken cooked with preserved lemon. Sincere and generous cooking.

Previously chef at Château de Mercuès, in the Lot, Philippe Combet serves up good seasonal cuisine, highlighting the region's produce. Truffle or asparagus menu, Quercy lamb... served by his pleasant and professional wife.