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This reliably good traditional restaurant is housed in the utterly charming setting of a converted tobacco drying barn, all done out in stone and painted wood. Indeed, the whole site – the local stone buildings of an old agricultural property that was originally a priory – is delightful. Head chef Vincent Arnould, a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, is an enlightened custodian of tradition. A native of the Vosges who fell in love with the Périgord, he selects the finest produce for his modern and appealing cuisine with solid classical foundations. At lunchtime, the restaurant proposes a reasonably p

At the top of the Bergerac vineyards, next to an old windmill, this beautiful and opulent establishment affords an unforgettable view. Chef Damien Fagette taps into the Périgord terroir and its produce, working with Blonde d'Aquitaine beef, foie gras and free-range Périgord chicken. His skilfully and meticulously crafted contemporary cuisine is a successful alliance of fine ingredients, accurate cooking and well-defined flavours: langoustine tartare with a spicy lemongrass shell jus and green asparagus; fillet of beef with Kalamata olives and stuffed morels; warm soufflé with Grand Marnier. A

Forming the heart of the stunning Les Verdots wine estate, this detached building in the local architectural style looks out over the vineyards; a travertine-paved terrace is laid out in front. Inside, the comfortable interior is done out in chic bistro-style decor. Chef Thierry Marx has devised a menu that turns tradition on its head: open-field tomatoes with fresh goat's milk cheese, vanilla oil and strawberries; duck confit served with lentils with carrot and dressed in a mustard vinaigrette; floating island with raspberries and custard. The short wine list, of course, highlights the estate

Opposite the country town’s listed covered market, this tastefully appointed guesthouse and restaurant with a terrace to the rear invite you to sit down, relax and take your time. Veteran chef, Anaïs, deftly crafts an appetising lineup, while pastry chef Julien rolls out wickedly enticing desserts: a hazelnut extravaganza of praline, hazelnut mousse and butterscotch – to die for!

Set within a vast wine estate founded in 1690, this restaurant is ensconced in a meticulously restored old barn. Behind the stone façade, the warmth of old materials and high wooden beams meets with more contemporary touches: a black wall, an open kitchen with state-of-the-art equipment, comfortable furniture, and large windows overlooking the vineyards and surrounding countryside. In the kitchen, the chef cooks up exquisite dishes based on impeccable-quality premium ingredients. Breton langoustine is served alongside pearly-fleshed ikejime John Dory, accompanied by sorrel and a carrot jus inf

On the crossroads between Dordogne, Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne, Vigiers Castle is a splendid 16C Périgord edifice set in grounds that are home to a vineyard and a well-known golf course. This several hundred-year-old castle houses a restaurant whose walls are graced with frescoes dating from the Renaissance period. Virtuoso chef Didier Casaguana paints from a palette rich in flavours and aromas, directly inspired by the region. This Toulouse boy, who admits to an overriding passion for nature and small-scale producers, also works with noble produce from the land of abundance that is southwest

Colourful, unusual recipes, impeccably cooked and crafted with first-class ingredients, including veggies from the garden: such is the enticing programme that Le 1862, the main restaurant of Les Glycines Hotel, has in store for you. This former coaching inn, located between the railway station and the River Vézère, serves market-fresh cuisine with subtle harmonies of flavours and polished sauces. The chef enhances the finest produce from the surrounding countryside – suckling lamb, saffron, foie gras and the kitchen garden harvest and diners get to sample it all in a smart fashionable venue le