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• Ferme des 4 saisonsBib Frank and Caty have refurbished this farm which is almost on the doorstop of the Trappist abbey that brews the legendary Chimay beer. Wholesome family favourites continue to dominate the menu of this welcoming farmstead. Examples include Bigorre black pig: cutlets in a gutsy BBQ sauce, fork-tender cheeks and croquettes of leg, flanked by a velvety potato mousseline and a big-boned pork gravy. As well as championing premium produce like sole and calf’s sweetbread, the chef manages to keep his prices sensible. An enticing mix of authenticity and generosity depicts this country inn.20.6km
• Les Gourmands★ Michelin Les Gourmands is run by foodies for foodies. The charming authentic interior is ideally suited to the classical fare of Didier Bernard, assisted by Lydia Glacé, who is in charge of the decadent desserts. The gifted duo, who were awarded their first Michelin star in 1996, are committed body and soul to celebrating premium produce. You may taste Burgaud duck, respectfully and delicately cooked to medium rare, flanked by a spicy duck gravy that is divinely paired with orange marmalade or a big-boned duck shepherd’s pie oozing with buttery flavours. Les Gourmands excels in the art of adding a cont41.2km
• l'Impératif d'Éole★ Michelin While the impressive Chant d’Éole wine estate is particularly famous for its excellent sparkling wines, it offers much more than that. Namely a luxurious rooftop restaurant, where an ornamental gold-leafed tree and a glazed wine cellar immediately catch the eye. On your way into the restaurant, you will see the estate’s wines maturing in barrels. The wine list, which stars a few Belgian vintages, is perfectly paired with Benjamin Laborie’s cuisine. Laborie takes a fresh, new look at pedigree French recipes, founded on just a few ingredients that he savvily melds together. Flawlessly fresh fill42.0km
• Nulle Part AilleursBib The Corman brothers have been at the helm of this vintage looking restaurant for over 25 years. In the Absinthe bistro, the accent is on soul-warming fare such as Chimay-flavoured cheese fritters, duck cassoulet and veal stew. We also recommend the Bib Gourmand menu that is more polished, but equally Gallic in leaning. For example, the chef might pair salmon marinated in herbs with different textures of red beetroot, green apple, a gherkin mousse and a few dabs of balsamic vinegar. This delicate feast can be washed down with one of the fine bottles that come from the next-door wine shop. To fi31.1km
• Le Camélia★ Michelin In this 19C château built in the brick and white stone that is typical in northern France, the spruce and welcoming decor charms with its blend of old and new: first, a cosy bar that leads on to a dining room flooded with light from the windows on two sides, and giving onto a wooded park. The à la carte menu features carefully selected ingredients and precise, flavourful cuisine, cooked to perfection. A whole lobster, shelled and roasted, is served pearly white in the middle: the tail firm and flavourful, the claws tender, with crunchy or melt-in-the-mouth vegetables, a fragrant sauce with her44.3km
• La Petite GayoleBib This characterful establishment in the picturesque village of Thuillies has become a beacon for all self-respecting fans of traditional nosh. A soundtrack of French ballads, an attractive wooden counter and vintage posters on the walls set the nostalgic scene indoors. The menu stars a patriotic lineup of Belgian staples including vol-au-vent of crunchy sweetbread and fresh fries, juicy kidneys and a dessert of French toast that is the ultimate comfort food. Wholehearted, much-loved family cooking oozing in bountiful generosity and fantastic flavours. We recommend the specials chalked up on the37.1km
• BagùBib Sophie in the dining room and Steven in the kitchen are at the helm of Bagù and are responsible for its enchanting home-from-home vibe. Bistronomic fare with a French accent sets the culinary scene, albeit with the odd Italian twang from time to time. A succulent crunchy fritter and unctuous vol-au-vent of pork might be jazzed up with a puntarella (type of chicory) salad, seasoned with anchovy vinegar. The chef has a knack for blending rich, refined flavours without falling into the trap of superfluous complexity. Create your own menu from the à la carte lineup – you won’t be disappointed!40.1km
• La Marelle CaféBib Over 500 beers, an enticing menu and bargain prices: fans of old school cooking flock to this bustling bolthole in droves. Your first job on arriving will be to scan the establishment’s newspaper to get a proper feel for the place. Rather than fussy frills, you can expect hearty grub oozing in nostalgia: fritters stuffed in vol-au-vent; herring rollmops with house-made French fries; Belgium’s version of steak tartare and chips (with mayonnaise and horse meat)… or eels à la St Feuillien. La Marelle Café is a goldmine of vintage generous recipes.41.1km
• Contre-Façon Whether you prefer classic cuisine or something more creative, Loïc Pierard has it covered with his à la carte menu. Whatever you choose, his dishes are built on high-quality (often local) ingredients and precise cooking techniques. Al dente spaghetti in a rich and creamy sea urchin sauce, paired with a spicy langoustine tartare, or barbecued monkfish with crunchy vegetables and an indulgent Choron sauce – the depth of flavour in these dishes is second to none. The charming blend of historical and vintage decor is also sure to impress. Contre Façon is the real deal.20.2km
• La Fermette des PinsBib “What you see is what you get” could well be the baseline of this lovely farmstead depicted by old oak rafters, bare brick walls and a terrace that makes the most of its idyllic rural setting. The seasoned chef has perfected the art of sourcing first-class local produce. Her eggs are perfectly cooked at exactly 62°C and garnished with a flavoursome espuma of mashed potato and crunchy chicory, unless you wouldn’t prefer a much-loved Belgian staple: steak, fresh fries and a pepper sauce? One thing is certain: everything here bears the hallmark of tradition. All that remains is to choose between 43.1km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.