Suzanne Osborne
Country Houses in France Limited
Tel: 00 44 [0]7876 533269
Email: admin@countryhousesinfrance.com
… Fresh bread from the bakery, countryside sausage (saucisse seche) and foie gras from the butcher, a couple of French cheeses – Roquefort and camembert (add honey – “miel”), pears, butter, tomatoes, olives, endives (chicory) and biscuits from the supermarket or the Sunday market, local wine and water. All served around the kitchen table or in the garden.
Le Bourg, 82330 Varen
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 65 45 10
Email: lemoulindevaren@wanadoo.fr.
Website: https://www.lemoulindevaren.fr
Situated on the river and clearly signposted once entering the village of Varen. This seems to be the most highly praised and consistent restaurant over previous years. Open Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday for lunch and evening, Sunday lunch
7 Chemin du Moulin, 82300 Monteils
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 93 03 51
Website: https://www.leclosmonteils.fr
This old presbytery dating from 1771 has been transformed into an intimate, convivial restaurant. It has the atmosphere of a family home and regional specialities and fresh produce take pride of place on the menu. Traditional french cuisine. Great for lunch.
Open from Thursday evening to Sunday lunch
RESTAURANT LA RENAISSANCE
31 Avenue du Père Huc, 82160 Caylus
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 67 07 26
Good reasonably priced restaurant. Air conditioned.
LE LAGARDERE
Place de la Mairie
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 67 05 99
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CAMPING DE LA BONNETTE
672, Route de la Bonnette
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A LA TABLE D’ANTOINE
5 place de Payrols
Tel: 00 33 5 63 26 02 07
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Lunch times only, reservations by telephone, two set menus offered
GUEST comment (July 2023): We had a super Sunday lunch here and were treated like stars (I booked in advance)
BEFFROI TENTATIONS
5 Rue Guilhem Peyre
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 31 96 30
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Located just off the Halle in the village centre. A little expensive, but the menu is different and good quality. The setting is charming, lovely for Lunch or Dinner.
L’AUBERGE DES SENS
6 Boulevard de Thermes
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 31 27 41
Located, just near the bridge in town. Unassuming place with consistently good food and a favourite with the locals. Closed Mondays and Sunday evening
LE BISTROT 1957
13 Av du Dr Paul Benet
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 65 18 75
Aperitifs, Cocktails, Artisan Beers, Generous and Gourmet dishes, served in a traditional bistro atmosphere.
LE CAPHARNAUM
19 Place Bessarel
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 31 65 54
Traditional restaurant, situated within the huddle of old streets. Open for lunch and evening service, 7/7
LE FESTIN DE BABETTE
1 Route de Marsac
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 31 69 03
Serves local and seasonal dishes.
Good service and English spoken. Food is presented well and is generally very good
LE GAZPACHO
25 Avenue du Dr Paul Benet
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 30 63 85
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Located opposite the ‘PRESSE’ shop in St. Antonin. Getting more popular over the last couple of years. Internet available.
L’OZONE
Zone d’Activité de Fontalès (Carrefour Contact carpark)
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 02 00 68
Open for lunch everyday except Monday. Open for evening meal Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Traditional food – menu of the day, salads, grills, fish,reasonably priced.
LE FAUBOURG
3 Rue La Peyrade (opposite carpark)
Lovely food (menu du jour around 15euros), friendly staff. Mention our name and get a free drink.
IL CAPPELLO
3 Av. de la Gare
Tel: 00 33 (0)6 28 80 66 60
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This restaurant is located on the entrance road coming into Najac – on the left hand side prior to arriving at the top of the hill where the car parking is found. Italian cuisine, informal with tables inside or on the terrace under a marquee
LA SALAMANDER
67 Place du Faubourg
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 65 29 74 09
As you walk down to the old castle you will see their small terrace on the front. There is another terrace at the rear.
OUSTAL DU BARRY
2 place Sol Del Barry
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 65 29 74 32
Smarter dress warranted. It is a little more expensive here but the food is excellent. Situated on the right as you enter the main village square
LA MAISON – CAFÉ BAR
4 place du Foirail
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 31 59 75
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Friendly café bar that offers ‘food’ evenings – check out their facebook page for next event
AUBERGE DE LA CASTILLE
1 route d’Albi
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 24 02 14
A very good, family run restaurant.
HÔTEL DE
L’UNIVERS
2 Place de la République
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 65 45 15 63
Very pleasant place, much more cosmopolitan than other restaurants in the area. Highly recommended.
L’EPICUIEN
8 Avenue Raymond Saint Gilles
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 65 57 12 79
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Located over the bridge, just off the one-way system, continue up the hill for a short while and it is on the right (not very obvious). Very popular with the French, it’s best to book. The menu of the day is very reasonably priced, but the food is a bit special.
LE SEGALAR
Tél: 00 33 (0)5 63 56 36 82
Lunch Tuesday to Friday and Sunday, Evening Friday and Saturday. Traditional set menu, full menu and excellent pizza.
AUBERGE DE L’HIRONDELLE
Aux Caussets, St Cirq
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 63 03 31 26
Open Thursday lunch to Sunday lunch. Reservation required. Good traditional cuisine, good value for money (certainly lunchtimes), cosy dining inside (on rainy days), small terrace outside for warm evenings.
LE VIEUX PONT
Tel: 00 33 (0)5 65 64 52 29
One star Michelin, and allegedly one of the finest tables in the Aveyron department. Expensive but the food is the best in the region.
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