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won't go hungry, but you will need a car to get to even the nearest
places. Local restaurants tend to serve up hearty food, with superb
fresh produce.
There
are some posher options too. While there is currently only one Michelin-starred
establishment (see below), you are unlikely to be disappointed anywhere
for friendliness or value-for-money. Here are some of our favourites.
For
restaurants further afield (towns, coast, islands) click
here.
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This
one you can walk to from La Brechoire in under two hours. Relais
de Verdille has a set lunch, including good buffet, for
12€.
Also à la carte until about 9pm. Plus a 'pizza hut' in the
car-park, open until 11pm for takeaways. Open every day
Relais de Verdille: Le Breuil, 16170 Verdille
T: 05 45 xxxxxxx |
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Although
Jarnac is the headquarters of Courvoisier, it has
only a few hotels and restaurants. Amongst the latter is the posh
but welcoming Du Château, where we had a
very good lunch for a wine-inclusive 50€ each. A very good
meal (particularly for the Champagne cocktails), with impeccable
service. Closed: Mon
Du Château: 15, Place du Château,
16200 Jarnac T: 05 45 81 07 17 / E: |
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A
good walk along from Jarnac past Hine's chais takes you
to the village of Bourg-Charente, with a church,
a shop, a campsite and Thierry Verrat's La Ribaudière
(Michelin *). You can eat on the terrace on a sunny day. Go for
the very reasonable Menu du Marché at 46€ and choose
the wine carefully. Closed: Sun eve and Mon
La Ribaudière: Place du Port, 16200
Bourg-Charente T: 05 45 81 30 54 Website |
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The
epitome of the bargain French lunch can be experienced at the Fins
Bois in Rouillac, preferably on a market
day (the 27th of each month). It's popular with farmers and office
workers, so try to reserve a table. TeWe rrace at rear. Closed: Mon
Auberge des Fins Bois: 19, Rue de Jarnac,
16170 Rouillac T: 05 45 96 85 15 |
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We used to have trouble finding Les Romarins,
despite it being so near. Best to start from Siecq
and turn right to Coucoussac. Big garden and a
cosy room with a wood stove. Friendly service with earthy stuff
like stewed boar, pigeons, snails and foie gras. Popular
for birthdays, hen nights etc. No credit cards! Closed:
Wed
Auberge Les Romarins: 2, Rue Cerisier, 17490
Coucoussac T: 05 46 26 64 89 |
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Le
Square is nothing special really. Good choice after the
Aigre Thursday morning market. However we did give
up and leave once after waiting for 40 min, without even a glass
of water! There's also the 'Frog House' in the market square (Le
Bilboquet). Closed: Mon
Hotel Le Square: Place des Halles, 16140 Aigre
T: 05 45 21 10 72 |
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