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Food & Drink

 

This region of France is rightly famous for its gastronomy and is a delight for food and wine lovers.
 

Restaurants

During your stay you will have the chance to visit some of the many fabulous restaurants that lie within a short drive of the property; everything from traditional and simple auberges to Michelin starred eateries. We are always very happy to offer recommendations and to make reservations for you if you require. Some of our favourites include the following:

  - Le Gindreau, St Medard (4km. Tel: +33 5 65 36 22 27. Website: legindreau.com)
Highly regarded fine dining restaurant. 1 Michelin star. Lovely, peaceful setting. Evening menus from 88€. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

  - L’Auberge, Catus (5km. Tel: +33 5 65 23 82 27. No website)

Simple traditional regional cooking. Cozy, rustic interior. Very good duck cooked on the open grill. Closed Sunday evening.

  - La Récréation, Les Arques (7km. Tel: +33 5 65 22 88 08. Website: la-recreation-restaurant.com)
Popular restaurant with an excellent reputation. Very pretty courtyard setting in a picturesque village. Evening menus from 45€. Closed Wednesday and Thursday.

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  - Le Couvent, Belaye (22km, Tel: +33 7 86 53 73 75. Website: lecouventbarpanoramabelaye.fr)

Stunning located bar serving drinks, simple tapas and platters of cheese and charcuterie. A wonderful, relaxed place to admire the panoramic view and watch the sunset. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Open from 16.00h all other days.

  - Les Dodus, Puy l'Evêque (22km. Tel: +33 5 65 22 91 82. Website: lesdodus.com)
Charming, intimate restaurant. Constantly changing no-choice menu using fresh, local ingredients. Imaginative, carefully prepared dishes. Set 5 course evening menu 45€. Closed Sunday evening, Monday and Tuesday.

  - La Garenne, near Cahors (22km. Tel: +33 5 65 35 40 67. Website: la-garenne-cahors.com)
Tasteful, well run restaurant on the outskirts of Cahors. Well executed, classical French cooking served in a stylish and atmospheric dining room. Evening menus from 49€. Closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

  - L'O à la Bouche, Cahors (23km. Tel: +33 5 65 35 65 69. Website: loalabouche-restaurant.com)
Centrally located on the main square and regarded by many as the best restaurant in Cahors. Inventive, modern French cooking. Evening menus from 28€. Closed Sunday and Monday.

 

  - Delicatessens, Gourdon (29km. Tel: +33 5 65 32 70 56. Website: delicatessens.fr)

Modern and stylish restaurant in an attractive parkland setting. Inventive, precise cooking. Evening menu 42€. Closed Sunday evening and Monday.


Wine

 

The Cahors wine region may be relatively small but it is one of the oldest in Europe.

Although it is these days more famously associated with Argentina, the Malbec grape in fact originates from Cahors and is still the dominant grape variety used to produce the highly regarded red wines of the region. The strong character of the Malbec grape gives the best wines of the region their powerful taste and deep, dark colour.

The vineyards are predominantly located along the course of the river Lot as it flows west out of the town of Cahors. Of the one hundred or so individual estates that comprise the Cahors appellation, the majority are open for tours and tastings. You will often be guided by the winemakers themselves who will be delighted to tell you all about their product.


Local Markets

Take the opportunity to stock up on local produce by visiting some of the various weekly markets which take place in a number of the villages within a short drive of the property. Our favourites are those in Catus (Tuesday morning), Cahors (Wednesday and Saturday morning), Praysaac (Friday morning) and Cazals (Sunday morning).


Tapas (25€ per person. 24hrs notice required please)

On the evening of your arrival, if you don't feel like cooking for yourself or going out to a restaurant, we are delighted to offer a selection of tapas-style dishes. Everything is homemade and we use local produce as much as possible as well as our own homegrown vegetables when in season.
 

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