La myrtilleraie

The view over the valley and the surrounding Ardèche hillsides, a beautiful timber structure, chestnut wood tables, an indoor aromatic herb garden and the etymology of the name bòria ("small Cévennes farm" in Ardèche dialect) - the stage is set! Assisted by a high-flying team whose wholehearted commitment to the house ethos is beyond doubt, chef Florian Descours pays tribute to his rural roots with fresh, local produce: beef from Privas, pork from Beaulieu, snails from the Eyrieux valley and trout from Vercors). A treat from beginning to end, from the grilled baby gem lettuce and Villevocance

This discreet inn near Aubenas boasts an elegant contemporary setting. The chef prepares cuisine that espouses the zeitgeist, drawing on the terroir and modern trends, with a distinct penchant for small-scale producers. Free-range farm-raised pork, snails, saffron, goat's cheese, wild herbs picked by hand: everything is local. Efficient and cordial service.

This restaurant installed in a former silk - throwing factory is run by a young couple – he in the kitchen, she front of house. They propose contemporary cuisine, aiming to keep supply channels short and respecting local produce, trout, chestnuts, fruits etc. In summer, get a table in the shade of the lime trees.

L’Aubépine has been flourishing for a decade now in the capable hands of Manuel Raya Moreno, former research scientist turned chef. In his town centre HQ, he rolls out a modern, local, seasonal lineup with an eye on market availability and short supply chains. Concise appetising lunchtime menu; surprise menu in the evening. Distinctive, deftly crafted signature cuisine by a talented chef who believes in what he’s doing.

The Marcons are a family team: Régis Marcon senior, self-proclaimed Auvergnat-Italian, exceptional cook, entrepreneur and culinary authority, works with his sons, Jacques, who has confidently moved to the forefront, and Paul, Bocuse d’Or 2025. Here, one thing is clear: the market and the seasons dictate the menu. There is something for everyone: meat from the plateau, Le Puy green lentils, asparagus, broad beans, snails and, above all, mushrooms – the family speciality, which they pick in autumn. This is food with strong roots – whole roasted Vocance squab paired with stewed green peas and stu

The poultry, calves and ewes that are reared on the family farm are the starting point for this pleasant, hard-working young chef, who has energy to spare. Fresh and appetising dishes served in an informal and friendly ambience. Quite delightful!

This institution lives on under the stewardship of a young couple who came here from La Mirande (Avignon): chef Yoan Delorme and head waiter Cellia Baudelier. The chef dreams up tasty, precise and imaginative dishes, such as tartlet in the style of a pissaladière with its anchovy pieces, bacon and onion mousse, and a fresh salad of green beans, chard, chervil, tarragon and coriander, or pig's knuckle and a salad of grilled corn with lemon, fermented mustard seeds, preserved lemon paste and creamy polenta. This is of course a success story that goes hand in hand with respect for the seasons and