Hotel Clos Castel

At the foot of a charming stone village, this gem of a contemporary bistro overlooking the Garonne Canal exudes a nostalgic and refined vibe. Run by a young couple, it charms with its polished vintage decor and generous, creative cuisine that pushes boundaries: a starter of smoked eel, soft focaccia and foamy lemon butter, followed by perfectly browned skrei cod, burnt cauliflower and a vibrant mojo verde, and a creamy vanilla and salted caramel rice pudding for dessert. Don't hesitate to come for a meal complete with a lovely view.

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey is the ideal setting for a first-rate meal: the lavish dining area is adorned with (you guessed it!) a Lalique crystal chandelier, and the glass-paned extension commands a fine view of the vineyards. Chef Jérôme Schilling boasts a flawless CV (including Guy Lassausaie, Joël Robuchon, Thierry Marx and Meilleur Ouvrier de France 2023) and describes himself as a "cuisinier des vignes" ("cook of the vines"). His dishes inspired by the Sauternes terroir sport names such as "Interpretation of the 2011 vintage": langoustines, kalamensi and pollen, or "the grape seed": hake

This restaurant is set in an authentic stone building in the heart of the picturesque winegrowing village of Sauternes. Chef Yoann Amado, who trained with Eric Frechon (Bristol, Paris) and at Maison Darroze (Langon), crafts a virtuoso score, combining finesse, audacity and consummate skill. Inspired pastry chef, Juliette Bonnard, turns out fresh, balanced desserts. Tartare of beef and oysters pepped up with horseradish and puffed rice; squab breasts grilled over dry grape vines and Devil’s sauce; feather-light Guanaja chocolate soufflé and armagnac-laced sorbet: each dish shines the spotlight

On the road between Bordeaux and Toulouse, in the heart of a tiny picturesque village near Agen, this country inn occupies a centuries-old stone house, whose terrace, shaded by ancient plane trees, faces a Clunisian priory founded in the 11C. A former consort of Michel Trama of Puymirol, chef Benjamin Toursel has forged his own distinctive modern style, scattered with bold, creative notes that frequently surprise the diner: mouth-wateringly juicy red tuna with a wasabi made out of roses, rhubarb and rose geranium; rack of veal, raw and cooked carrots and nasturtium-flavoured béarnaise. A prior

After honing his talents around southwest France, Flavien Valère has decided to treat Langon to his culinary flair. He knows his stuff, no doubt about that: impeccable cooking techniques, perfect seasonings, premium produce and carefully crafted recipes – everything is from scratch, to our delight! Eater-friendly priced lunchtime menu. Bookings advisable.

The setting, located in a premier grand cru Sauternes wine estate and run by the Cercle Guiraud team, is certainly breathtaking: a spacious dining area beneath a lofty vaulted ceiling, an open kitchen and an inviting lounge with a fireplace… The menu rolls out flavoursome, mouthwatering dishes illustrated by poached egg and a sauternes sauce, pâté en croûte in a tribute to Mère Brazier, roast pork shoulder in smoked pepper or desserts like Belle Hélène pears. A well-crafted, patriotic Gallic lineup at sensible prices and a deliciously peaceful terrace.

This contemporary villa set away from the bustle of the town centre is run by a mother and daughter team. Foodies adore the lovingly prepared dishes fully in tune with the times. The chef makes a point of honour of sourcing ingredients from local producers and most of the veggies come from their own vegetable garden.