Cabanes et chambre à la Bernardiere

This modest establishment at a remove from the city centre, whose name is a nod to its past vocation as a weaver's house, boasts an inviting interior of exposed stone and wood panelling – the perfect backdrop for contemporary cuisine made with top-notch seasonal ingredients. The short menu is beautifully presented and original, with some unexpected combinations, such as pollock with a helianthus medley, grapefruit and watercress sauce. The food is truly delicious, and that goes for the desserts, too. Don't miss out!

Presiding over its grounds, this charming 19C château houses a lovely restaurant on the first floor. Done out with carpeting, beige walls, colourful wallpaper, mouldings, mirrors on the ceiling and a large fireplace, the space is modern and inviting. Chef Adrien Roux expertly selects top-quality seasonal ingredients for his set menus: trout roe, hand-dived scallops, lobster from Brittany and rabbit from the Vendée… And how could we forget the famous pata negra bellota, which not only gives the restaurant its name, but also lends an indulgent touch to a number of dishes. Generosity, colour and

A wood-rich interior and a striking feeding trough set the scene in this isolated old farmstead that is clearly proud of its rural origins. A few modern details do however contrast with the initial portrait, starting with stylised photos and a glazed wine cellar. In the same vein, the chef orchestrates a modern score founded on tradition. The menu is concise and enticing: beef tartare, 30-day aged on the bone rib of beef, sole meunière, wild seabass...

This appealing cuisine ticks all the boxes: quality ingredients, bold flavours and appetising presentations. A starter of delicate mushroom ravioli, ricotta, spinach and fried egg; a main dish of guinea fowl with porcini, herb gnocchi, chestnuts and Brussels sprouts. The restaurant is housed in a château – now a hotel – set in wooded grounds. Accommodated in a glass-paned extension, the dining room overlooks the gardens.