湖畔别墅酒店

Located in a village nestled in the Marais Breton, this restaurant is run by a couple of young industry professionals: Mathieu Blanchet in the kitchen and Pauline Merceron front of house. The seasonal cuisine makes the most of high-quality local produce – think courgette panna cotta, lemon condiment, lamb's lettuce and onion pickles, or skate wing terrine, caper butter, leek maki and black sesame. In an understated, minimalist setting, the open kitchen is laid out behind a long, pale-wood counter. Friendly service with a smile. Lunchtime set menu, à la carte options and a tasting menu in the e

Tucked away amidst villas and holiday homes, L'Inattendu is as unexpected as its name suggests. One pleasant surprise follows the next from the appetisers to the dessert, as diners sample deftly crafted, creative cuisine. Chef Paul Bonneau has a knack for enhancing locally sourced ingredients: veg from market gardeners, hibiscus, saffron and lemon jellies, ice creams and mousses. Dishes you may taste range from sardines, blueberries and potatoes; pearlescent cod, cucumber and sunflower; squab breast, tomato and strawberries. You can bank on a warm welcome and wholehearted enthusiasm from the f