La Buissonnière

Restaurants nearby

• Le Valucien - Château de Vault-de-Lugny★ Michelin The terrace of this stately home overlooking sprawling grounds and a 17C plane tree features in a novel by French author Michel Houellebecq. Mauritian chef Franco Bowanee crafts fine contemporary cuisine, strewn with discerning exotic touches. He doesn't mess around: his delicious dishes shine the spotlight not only on premium ingredients, but also the vegetables from the estate's kitchen garden. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass, the dining room slots into the surrounding nature perfectly.29.9km
• La Côte d'Or★★ Michelin This iconic institution of the Morvan region, which has seen so many generations of chefs and fine food lovers pass through its doors, has embarked on a new chapter. In the wake of its auspicious débuts with Alexandre Dumaine and Bernard Loiseau, chef Louis-Philippe Vigilant now rolls out up-to-the-minute cuisine founded on solid classical bases. He has added his hallmark to more personal recipes that star first-class ingredients. Nostalgic guests can travel back in time and sample some of Bernard Loiseau’s iconic classics, such as frog's legs with garlic purée and parsley juice. The lineup of41.9km
• Auberge des ChenetsBib You soon forget the road just outside, as you snuggle up near the fireplace of this pleasant Auberge! The menu stars simple dishes of Burgundian inspiration that are nicely crafted and packed with flavour: slow-cooked egg and snails in a red wine sauce, guinea fowl supreme, puréed potato, braised endive, Bourdaloue tart – and the bill won't break the bank.31.1km
• L'Éternel At the foot of the hill leading to Vézelay basilica, a major pilgrimage site, L'Eternel caters to more earthly needs, in a bright interior. The dishes are of a modern ilk, and contain a few nods to the region (pressed gambas with Morvan ham, mango and celery). The perfect prelude to a visit to the remarkable Musée Zervos (modern art museum). Comfortable guestrooms for a stopover.23.7km
• La Grangée Chef Jean-Baptiste Girard, an enthusiastic champion of his region, and his Japanese-born wife, Maiko, have turned this village inn around. Local produce (Charolais beef, organic vegetables, saffron…) and what the chef forages take centre stage on the menu - the wild garlic brioche is simply delicious ! Attentive service and tableware crafted by a local artisan make for a delightful experience.24.7km
• Le Morvan How one imagines Sunday lunch in rural France: traditional, expertly crafted food that keeps pace with the seasons. In summer, relax in the flower-decked garden and soak up the sunshine. Beautifully located at the gate to the Morvan regional park.27.2km
• Les Cordois Autrement This restaurant, run by the same family since 1910, now abuts a 12C church. Take a seat and admire the bright colourful interior or relax on the shaded terrace, as you sample a cleverly updated version of regional country nosh: Burgundy snails, eggs in red wine, veal kidneys in mustard sauce without forgetting the odd intriguing creation such as an escalope of salmon with Morteau sausage and a creamy sauce of runny cheese…31.0km
• Le 1815 This venerable 18C coaching inn has played host to some illustrious figures, from Napoleon to Elizabeth Taylor. Today, TV presenter and antiques dealer Julien Cohen has restored it to its former glory, decorating it with pieces from his personal collection – all of which are for sale! The restaurant boasts wooden floorboards, chandeliers, painted period ceilings and mirrors. On the menu: a modern take on traditional cuisine, punctuated with creative flourishes and exotic flavours.31.4km
• Bistrot Loiseau du Morvan Opposite the Loiseau family’s legendary Côte d’Or restaurant, this handsome 17C edifice is both a supremely comfortable traditional hostelry and a bistro, offering an appetising more casual alternative to its fine dining parent establishment. Here, local and regional recipes take pride of place, such as eggs in a red wine sauce or chicken à la Gaston Gérard. The rotunda dining room, which leads onto a terrace, is the epitome of country chic with old terracotta tiled flooring and a glorious timber ceiling, all of which in an unabashed, full-on Burgundy style.41.8km
• Le Bengy This spot to the north of Nevers, once a roadside café, has been taken over by a pleasant young couple. The chef serves enjoyable traditional cuisine (roast monkfish, curry and lemongrass fumet, courgette and tomato tarte Tatin; chicken supreme, poultry liver and port stuffing), as well as a vegetarian set menu. In fine weather, make a beeline for the quiet terrace to the rear.47.6km

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