As
in all of France, there are many fine restaurants in
the Limousin region. The area is special, however, for
the world renowned Limousin cattle, and, as you would
expect, many restaraurants and ferme d'auberge specialise
in beef dishes. Below is a small selection of those
we have either visited or have been recommended to us
- they are all within thirty minutes drive of Les Hirondelles.
| Moulin
de Gabios |
St. Goussaud |
All meals
prepared from fresh produce raised on the premises -
including trout from their lake adjacent to the restaurant.
Popular and need to book well in advance.
Menu from approx 12 Euros. Open lunchtimes only and
closed Mondays. |
| Au
refuge des Amis |
Les Billanges |
Popular
with local residents. Open during the day only - renowned
for entrecote steak and frites at around 9 Euros. |
| Hotel
Porte de St. Jean |
La Souterraine |
Lovely
restaurant, friendly service and very good cuisine.
Menu from around 12 Euros. Open lunchtimes and evenings
(except national holidays). |
| Hôtel
des Voyageurs |
Ambazac |
Outdoor
terrace, friendly service and very good cuisine. Menu
from around 12 Euros. Open lunchtimes and evenings (except
national holidays). |
| Un
Air de Famille |
Chatelus
le Marcheix |
This one
is new to us this year and we haven't visited it yet.
Small restaurant in the lovely town of Chatelus. Good
choice of Perigordian salads and beef. Menu from around
4 Euros. |
| Auberge
de L'Atre |
Bourganeuf |
Good selection
of fish, Limousin beef and salad dishes, nice ambiance.
Menu from around 9 Euros. Closed Sunday evenings. |
| Hotel
Nougiere |
St. Etienne
de Fursac |
Poplular
with our neighbours. Good selection of dishes. Menu
from around 5 Euros. Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays
and from December to February. |
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