Entering an Auberge always brings back dark memories of Chris Rea's song of the same name being…read moreplayed on long car journeys of my youth. This impression was not improved when I entered this restaurant (situated just outside Monein) to find that it was completely empty of patrons and staff. After wandering around for a while Madame Rose appeared and thereafter the echoes of Rea's 'classic' vanished from my mind as I was thankfully distracted by this restaurant's excellent cooking. To start, I opted for duck which was skewered, cooked rare and served with a chicory salad. The salad was the key to the dish as the slightly bitter and acidic chicory was perfectly complemented by the rich duck. Matters improved further with a main course which combined morels and sweetbreads in a delicious filo parcel. It was not what I had been expecting (the dish had been described as a "cassoulet") but the combination was nevertheless wonderful. I finished the meal with the kind of cake that you only seem to find in France - delicate layers of different red fruit mouse and jelly balanced on top of one another to eye catching effect. It tasted as good as it looked - each bite was an explosion of decadent fruit. The only slight disappointment (in addition to the welcome) was the wine list which was fairly brief although it did feature a brief but good selection of wines from the region (with lots of half bottle options). However, the food was great and Auberge des Roses is well worth a visit if you are in the area.

From the owner: Chers clients nous prenons soin de privilégier nos achats auprès des fermes locales pour la qualité…read morede leur production. Tous nos plats, sauces et desserts sont cuisinés par nos soins.

Had a lovely meal with wine here the night before we hiked the Pyrennes on the Camino Frances. I…read morehad the soup, he had the fish, and we both indulged in too much bread. No worries, though. We worked it off and then some the following day. Service was very friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. ¡Buen Camino!

Excellent and warm welcome. The food is tasty, well prepared with delicacy and lovely presentation…read more I had Cod and it was very fresh and cooked at perfection, with a red bell pepper coulis. Awesome! You can get a menu for 25 Euros noon and evening. The offered wines have been selected by the staff and many are at the glass. The cook and staff make great efforts to offer a great experience to the guests and have a wonderful spirit. This place is unique and well maintained. Highly recommended!

We had a monumental lunch in the beautiful French village in the Gers department (Tenarèze region)…read moreof Southwest France. Fourcès is a "Plus Belles Villages de France" and it clear why. Walking around the circular town center is a very memorable experience. We had lunch at the Auberge which is clearly a popular spot for locals. Every aspect of the experience was outstanding, particularly my charcuterie and duck confit. It was also a tremendous value for such delicious food. If you're anywhere in the Gers I highly recommend making a trip here and to Fourcès.