From the owner: Le Café des Thermes est un restaurant à Bagnères de Bigorre où Valérie la maîtresse des lieux, vous…read moreaccueille dans un univers cosy aux boiseries rose-lilas. Elle vous propose une cuisine généreuse et authentique basée sur les légumes et fruits de saisons. Les spécialités : tartines des Pyrénées et végétariennes, salades géantes, les assiettes gourmandes du promeneur et de la Gascogne. Escalope de foie gras poêlée et noix de ST Jacques poêlées.

I had some time to waste before taking friends to the train station nearby and we took a walk…read morearound La Halle Gourmande in Saint-Gaudens. They had told me about the chocolate shop there and admittedly I was doubtful that their chocolates could beat another shop I frequently visit. I ate my words when I ate Aztek's chocolates. I have never had dark chocolate that was so smooth and creamy. There are a variety of fillings, many of which are locally sourced like Armagnac and saffron. The cost of a box of 40 bon bons was 1/4 of what I had been paying in a similar shop AND Aztek is closer. In addition to the chocolates, they have pastries, ice cream, crepes, specialty groceries, coffee, tea, and gourmet boxes. The gentleman that helped me was very kind and provided us each with a chocolate of our choosing to taste. I will become a regular here and can't wait to try each one of their delicious chocolates.