| Brantome is one of the prettiest and most visited | | | | delicious variety of crepes and icecreams, as well as |
| towns in the Dordogne, located in the Northwest part | | | | nice omelettes, and has nice views of the river. |
| of the Perigord Vert, about an hour and a half from | | | | There are also some fabulous places to eat within |
| Bordeaux and Cognac country near Angouleme. | | | | about 25 minutes of Brantome. From famous gourmet |
| When you are there, you'll want to sample some of | | | | restaurants to little cafes serving delicious 'menu |
| the local cuisine, because the Perigord is renowed for | | | | ouvriers' for about 12€, you won't regret trying |
| its specialities of foie gras, truffles, goose, and fine | | | | one of these places. One of the best is the Moulin du |
| wines from nearby Bordeaux and Bergerac. | | | | Roc in Champagnac de Belair. Established for over 40 |
| There are some excellent restaurants in and around | | | | years, the Moulin du Roc is one of the best |
| Brantome, that can provide exceptional value, but since | | | | restaurants in the Perigord. Its setting is beautiful as |
| some of the best places to eat in Brantome aren't | | | | well, as you can dine on the terrace next to the river. |
| always the ones with the best views of the abbey, it | | | | Try the lunch menu from 39€ or afternoon tea on |
| pays to know where to eat. This article highlights some | | | | Sunday from 25€! The Hotel de France in Saint |
| of the best places to eat in the area, but for more | | | | Pardoux La Riviere is a family-run restaurant has a |
| details and telephone numbers, check the website | | | | long standing reputation for excellence, serving original |
| mentioned in the author's box below. | | | | and elegant food and great value for money. From the |
| Our favourites include Les Jardins, a great little | | | | 12.50€ daily lunch menu, to the menu gourmet for |
| restaurant just outside Brantome on the road for | | | | 24€, you'll enjoy a fabulous meal that includes |
| Angouleme, serving creative food with menus from | | | | local delicacies such as foie gras or confit de canard, |
| around 23€. The service is excellent and the | | | | and much more. Over towards Riberac is the |
| outdoor garden very pretty in summer. You can also | | | | restaurant Saint Victor, which offers some excellent |
| try out Les Freres Charbonnel , part of the Hotel | | | | lunchtime menus for 13.50€, for a typical 'menu |
| Chabrol, on the river just down from the abbey at | | | | ouvrier'. The owner/chef here is one of the best in the |
| Brantome. The food is good quality and you can get a | | | | area. The price includes entree, main course, cheese, |
| lunch menu for about 20€ including a glass of | | | | dessert and a carafe of wine! In summer, enjoy eating |
| wine. A little tip - stick to the male waiters for the best | | | | outdoors in the town square overlooking the Roman |
| service! For a truly gastronomic experience dine at the | | | | church. Another great menu can be enjoyed at Chez |
| Le Moulin de l'Abbaye. This delightful Relais & | | | | Fernand offering great value meals with a 'menu |
| Chateaux hotel restaurant is located right on the river, | | | | ouvrier' in pretty Tour Blanche, charging 11€ for a |
| opposite Brantome Abbey. A little pricey in the evening, | | | | full meal including soup, entree, main, cheese and |
| but they do offer a 42€ lunch menu during the | | | | dessert but not including wine. The room is lovely too, |
| week, giving you the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful | | | | large and decorated 'brasserie' style. The Moulin du |
| setting in style. Another gourmet experience is Les | | | | Pont in Lisle offers a well-priced lunchtime menu from |
| Saveurs, tucked away in a little back street, and | | | | about 14€ and 20€ at dinner, and provides |
| serving some of the best food in Brantome. It's ideal | | | | seating along the river, with a view of the weir and |
| for a quality meal, although the prices aren't cheap. In | | | | ancient mill. A lovely outdoor setting can be enjoyed at |
| the summer, enjoy eating in the shady garden. If you | | | | Les Dames du Maine near Bourdeilles, although they |
| enjoy direct river views and fresh fish, try out Au Fil de | | | | also have an indoor dining room. Open all year, Les |
| L'Eau hidden away on the river opposite the park, or | | | | Dames du Maine is a 'restaurant paysan' serving |
| for a more traditional local dining experience, try Le | | | | simple country fare but also plan a variety of special |
| Coligny. This cafe/restaurant serves typical local | | | | menus for the winter. |
| delicacies such as the 'Cassoulet Perigourdien', | | | | If you are yearning for a classic British meal during |
| 'Omelette de Cepes' (mushroom omelette), Confit de | | | | your stay in France, try La Charrue in Vieux Mareuil, a |
| Canard (Duck leg), Foie Gras de Canard, and even | | | | former 18th century posthouse famous for its good |
| 'Escargots du Perigord' if you are game! It has nice | | | | value and delicious fish and chips with mushy peas |
| views of the river from its terrace, over the road from | | | | every Friday night! In the summer, they serve food |
| the hotel. Another place that offers local produce is | | | | outdoors on the terrace or in the garden. |
| Les Ondines , a great place for an exotic coffee blend, | | | | So enjoy the gastronomic cuisine of Brantome and |
| authentic artisanal ice-cream, or salads from about | | | | surrounding areas on your next trip, and check out our |
| 13€ made using local produce. There are great | | | | maps and a complete guide to accommodation, |
| views of the abbey from the riverside tables inside. | | | | restaurants and activities to do in Brantome on the |
| Creperie l'Arlequin, in the Boulevard Coligny serves a | | | | website listed below. Bon appetit! |