This restaurant opened about 3 months ago. It has superb cooking with a prix fixe menu with a…read morecouple of choices for each course. For instance, the main course when we ate there was beef or pigeon--both very good. Each course is inventive and very attractively presented. The host and chef--a couple--are charming and warm. An excellent wine list with a range of prices. Four courses was 35E, including a cheese course. More information is on its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Le-clos-dEmile-933758126677842/.

The environment is very nice, and the food very good. We're enthused! And no, not so expensive:…read moreaverage main dish is 17€, three course menu 24€, typical wine bottle is 25€. Oh, and you won't leave hungry.

As a frequent equestrian/solo traveler, I tend to choose my vacation destinations very carefully…read more My stay at Château d'YGrande was exceptional in every way! Here are the highlights: - The entire property is gorgeous! The interiors are charming and elegant. The gardens are lush and the surrounding scenery is bucolic. I'm not typically one for pool lounging, but there was one hot afternoon that made this amenity very refreshing. Altogether, there is everything you would hope to find in a French countryside fairytale. - The meals are top notch. Breakfast is served in a buffet style (pastries, sliced meats, cheeses, eggs, fruit, etc.). Lunch was served in 2 courses; and dinner was served with 3 courses. Each of the daily menus featured fresh, flavorful and delicious ingredients that were largely sourced from the property. I was served an array of hearty proteins which was the perfect fuel for my equestrian activities. Many of the dishes were presented so beautifully that I hesitated to take my fork to them. I of course prevailed with a clean plate! The wonderful food, staff and dining atmosphere is on par with any upscale restaurant. - The entire hospitality staff was so kind and welcoming. Everyone from the front desk to the dining rooms was attentive and dedicated to making their guest's experiences memorable. I was so touched when the chef presented me with a gorgeous (and delicious) chocolate mousse cake to celebrate my birthday. :) - The equestrian experience seems to be catered to riders at all levels. The facilities seem to be slightly geared towards jumping; but as a dressage rider I found both the horses and the instructors to be very well educated and versatile. The first thing I look for when I go to any new barn, is whether the horses are being well cared for. Everything looked in order on that front. The horses are well fed, healthy, and have access to plenty of turn out. I rode 4 different horses; and each was pleasant to ride and very respectful on the ground; which is another key indicator of good training and good care. I did a combination of hacking and in-school lessons. The hacks were both relaxing and exhilarating (I.e. quiet strolls, thrilling gallops, and everything in between). On the last day, the temperature was quite high, so we were given the opportunity to swim with their Conamara ponies. The entire experience as a whole was similar to other excellent equestrian vacations I've taken. Thank you Château d'YGrande for showering me with so many wonderful experiences during my stay! I look forward to returning in the future! :)

From the owner: Les Saveurs de la Quiétude Le Château d'Ygrande, lieu historique à la beauté évidente, abrite en…read moreses murs d'époque son restaurant gastronomique. La Salle à Manger au décor bourgeois style directoire : chandeliers, nappages blancs immaculés, tapisseries et dorures, donne le ton et l'ambiance d'un lieu singulier. Entre étangs et nature luxuriante, les hôtes goûtent une cuisine traditionnelle autour des produits frais du potager et restent béats devant le spectacle offert par la terrasse : un écrin de verdure au charme exquis. A tester : férus de cuisine et de gastronomie, la maison propose des cours de cuisine.

The hotel at Troisgros is lovely. It sits on farmland, complete with horses and cows, and a lake…read moretoo. Breakfast here is wonderful. The rooms are modern and spacious. Service is excellent too.

Expensive but unique experience. Try "Le Central" in town,…read moresame chefs but more affordable mini version.

The restaurant has a very Beautiful decor. Foods was delicious and customer service was good. I…read moreordered scallop & jambon salad as entree (item 5 or 6) which had excellent fresh raw scallop thin slices and rabbit meat wrapped by bacon as plat/main dish (item 3 from the menu). Also, they offered a free salmon & grain chip as a starter and delicious bread (its like baguette). I'd come back again.

Wonderful experience in the French countryside. Charming indoor farmhouse or garden veranda dining…read more The food was innovative, incredibly fresh with a lovely presentation. Fairly set fixed price offering and friendly, attentive service.

Accueil chaleureux et ambience agréable. Plats traditionnels de la région et service…read moreultra-compétent. J'y suis allé avec mes étudiants (des Américains qui suivaient le programme du CAVILAM), et la serveuse a pu bien expliquer les plats et leur rapport à l'Auvergne. Bonne sélection de vin, desserts délectables. Je vais certainement y retourner!

This place was exactly what we were looking for! We walked in and at first were a little…read moreoverwhelmed by the options and also we are newbies with French. However, the lovely Lucy came over to help translate and explain the menu options. We had escargots (snails), vichyssoise d'asperges (Cold asparagus soup with smoked salmon, mint and egg), moussaka lamb, and whitefish with a saffron sauce! Lucy helped us choose a nice, local red wine for our meal and also helped us choose local cheeses for dessert. We also had the Paris Brest cake (choux pastry, praline whipped cream, and nougatine)! We had just learned about how the cake was created specifically for the first major cycling race so we felt obligated to try it and it was great! It came out and looked huge but the server assured me that despite its size it's actually quite light. Overall, this was a delicious dinner in a great atmosphere with perfect, friendly service. I highly recommend this restaurant!

From the owner: Restaurant de type traditionnel avec des produits locaux en circuit court au maximum. Terrasse au…read morebeaux jours. Soirées à thème le vendredi et menu gastronomique le weekend