My partner and I stayed at Le Vieux Logis in November 2010. The hotel, situated in the small…read morevillage of Tremolat, is quite picturesque in any season. The gardens are beautifully manicured, and the house itself is full of charm and character.
The hotel staff was extremely accommodating, going so far as to move our room when we asked for something on the ground floor, and providing detailed advice and directions to the chateaus and caves nearby. They were eager to provide us with whatever we needed.
The rooms themselves were pleasant and clean, but I'm inclined to say they were in need of some attention; the fabrics and wallpaper showed signs of age and wear.
My review, however, centers on the two superb meals we had at Le Vieux Logis during our stay, which were both worthy of five stars, an accolade I do not give lightly. Our first meal was in the gourmet restaurant, a very intimate and comfortable space with wood chairs, white linens and warm wood paneling on the walls. We opted for the "Caprice Gourmande" menu, a menu selected by the chef featuring two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts per person (95 Euros each). While six courses would certainly have been plenty, there were several intermezzo options as well, including four unique preparations of foie gras, much to my partner's delight (including a foie gras lollipop). Each course, from the quail eggs to the mielle feuille, was exquisite. By the time the cheese course arrived, with wonderful local cheeses, we were absolutely full, but could not stop eating!
After such an indulgent meal, we opted for the bistro across the street, Le Bistrot d'en Face, also owned and operated by the hotel, for dinner the following evening. While the meal at the gourmet restaurant was amazing, the meal at the bistro was perfection. We were the only patrons in the bistro, so the staff spared no expense to accommodate our tastes and wishes. There, I had the finest mushroom omelet I have ever consumed, paired with frites that were divine. My partner and I shared a crème brulee dessert that was magnificent. From start to finish, the meal was an example in excellence and certainly worth five stars.
