La Sapinière

You have to gain a little altitude to reach this village high up in the Pyrenees, which champions its exceptional natural heritage with understandable pride. In the central square, a young couple runs this restaurant with energy and enthusiasm, celebrating the region's traditions and produce. Highlights include their take on a garbure soup, with meltingly tender Tarbais beans, Noir de Bigorre pork belly, pan-fried duck foie gras from Ferme de Mourlon and cou farci (stuffed duck's neck). Other dishes are more contemporary: 64°C hen's egg with butternut cream, haddock and thyme. The appealing wi