We did get a few bits and pieces in the market stalls but our big call today was to the traiteur…read morecalled Charcuterie de Campange, SAS Vaux, rue de la Republique, 24200 Sarlat. I'm surprised at the amount of Irish people who visit France who do not even know of the value of the traiteur. Here, you can get many French classic dishes and other lesser known classy ones for a very good price. That means your dinner is sorted. Heat in the oven or microwave as required and voila you get a terrific meal. We spent just over 15 euro there this morning. Top purchase, at EUR4.99, was Jambon with sauce medere (ham with Madeira sauce); Sarlat potatoes; tomates farci (stuffed tomatoes) and Boudin Noir with onions which cost EUR1.37. Having returned from Terrasson, we had that ham along with the potatoes and it turned out to be excellent, going down well with a bottle of Fronton. Dessert was a few very tasty macaroons (at EUR1.50 each) which came from an artisan producer in the market. Just to give you a comparison, the meal costs were as follows: Melon starter 2.60, mains 9.89, dessert 4.50, wine c 2.00. Total for two: EUR18.99.

We love this place! The owners are a lovely couple named Bertil and Carol, and they're open on…read moreSunday evening!!! They use local and organic ingredients to make some of the best pizzas I have had since moving to France, but the menu has more than just pizzas. It's affordable too! They do a "pizza light" which is half of any pizza and salad for 10€. The ambiance isn't your typical French feel: The indoor seating has a more Mediterranean feel to it, and the outdoor seating is beautiful and relaxed under the trees and parasols.

From the owner: L'Escapade Gourmande est un restaurant pizzeria situé à Ribérac, en Dordogne, proposant des pizzas…read moregourmandes et une sélection de plats traditionnels, dans une ambiance conviviale. Salle intérieure de 60 à 80 couverts et grande terrasse ombragée avec fontaine centrale (capacité de 70 couverts). Accueil familial et soirées à thème. Idéalement situé à deux pas d'un très grand parking gratuit en centre-ville, L'Escapade Gourmande vous accueille tout au long de l'année.

Dinner was amazing and service impeccable until my companion became ill due to the oppressive heat…read morein the dining room. We were shuttled to the patio which was cooler even wirh the rain. Dessert was delivered and then I was ignored for 30+ minutes. No offer of coffee or cognac! Finally grabbed what was left of my wine and retired to our room. Too bad to end on such a note!

From the owner: La Vie de Châtelain Installé à Cognac, Le Château de l'Yeuse est une superbe bâtisse datant du…read moreXIXème à laquelle a été ajoutée une aile moderne raffinée. Entre nature luxuriante et son jardin Respectueux La Table de l'Yeuse invite ses hôtes et visiteurs à un voyage idyllique des sens. Une salle à manger bourgeoise où les dorures subliment la vue imprenable sur la vallée et pour vos papilles, les goûts se retrouvent dans la nature. Avec une carte faisant la part belle aux produits récoltés dans le potager, les gourmets sont enchantés. Le plus : organisez vos réceptions mais aussi vos repas d'affaires pour un moment empreint de magie.