Auvergne
Renowned French chef Régis Marcon has a glittering trio of Michelin stars and he masterminds a clutch of restaurants in St-Bonnet-le-Froid. An affordable…
Must-see restaurants in Auvergne
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
This farm-style inn is well worth the 3km trek up the main road towards Col de Guéry. Regional classics like cheesy truffade and pounti (a prune-studded…
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Auvergne
Chef Pascale Suc pours heart, soul and lovingly selected local ingredients into the meals at this small, simple restaurant. The atmosphere is jolly, Le…
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Auvergne
Near Riom's clock tower, chef Hervé Klein accents local ingredients with flavours from India, Japan and beyond. Be surprised by seven courses selected by…
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Auvergne
One of Le Puy's best addresses for food and form. Its atmospheric setting, within a 12th- to 16th-century hôtel particulier (townhouse), sets the tone,…
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Clermont-Ferrand
Just off cathedral square, this understated little restaurant has Clermont's most coveted tables. Le Sisisi's deft balance of sweet and savoury – spiced…
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Auvergne
Abstract portraits and high-backed chairs create a boutique feel at this temple to French fine dining. Choose from flavour pairings like char in…
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Named for a hairy, mischievous gnome, this cellar restaurant is a winning address thanks to well-executed regional cuisine and faultless service. Top…
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
The devil has all the best food at this infernally named restaurant, a 6km drive west of Chambon-sur-Lac. The dining room is arranged around a large open…
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Loosen your belt for generous servings of regional delicacies such as pork with lentils, pounti (bacon- and prune-studded savoury cake) and bourriols …
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Auvergne
Chef Emmanuel Bosset infuses French classics with playful influences (and plenty of wine and liqueur): squid with rabbit and chorizo, spring rolls with…
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Auvergne
Size isn't everything, and this pocked-sized restaurant ably balances Auvergne specialities (perfectly seasoned steaks, local cheese platters) with…
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Clermont-Ferrand
Defying the myth that restaurants on a main square are often tourist traps, this exceptional bistro pulls seasonal produce into dishes that feel unrushed,…
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Clermont-Ferrand
Chefs here seem to have enormous fun designing tapas-style nibbles like 'cappuccino' (vegetable stew with a ham foam), mini burgers with raclette cheese,…
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Clermont-Ferrand
Avenue's ever-changing menu focuses on local market produce, lovingly plated with barely a pink peppercorn out of place. Original combinations range from…
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Auvergne
A rare healthy-eating gem in the heart of one of France's major cheese regions, Florence's crêperie delights with friendly, personalised service and a…
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Auvergne
Smart service and a light gourmet touch bring locals flocking for tables at Bambou et Basilic. Monochrome decor seems designed not to distract from the…
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Auvergne
An essential stop for hyper-local Auvergnat cheese, this periwinkle-blue crémerie has been running since 1925 and its produce is mercifully unchanged…
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Auvergne
Thoughtfully dressed and perfectly cooked, the seafood at L'Hippocampe is fit for Neptune's table. The weekday lunch menu is good value, though you won't…
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Auvergne
Test the limits of your cheese threshold with fondant St-Nectaire, an entire baked cheese served with morsels of potato, salad and cured meat, a…
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
The biggest lure of this impressive delicatessen is its mind-boggling array of saucissons d'Auvergne, local dried sausage in incarnations from duck to…
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Clermont-Ferrand
Homemade burgers, spiked with cheeses like St-Nectaire and Bleu d'Auvergne, tower over plates of fries and salad at this simple but satisfying diner…
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Clermont-Ferrand
Expert takes on French classics like duck à l'orange, smoked Montbéliard sausage and rabbit in mustard rotate on the menu, along with house creations like…
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Auvergne
This self-styled ‘AuvergnAponais’ restaurant (Auvergnat meets ‘Japonais’) places an emphasis on organic and local ingredients wherever possible, while…
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Auvergne
All shiny brass, squeaky leather and art-deco glamour, this timeless haunt has a wall of photos featuring the actors and chanteurs who've stopped by from…
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Clermont-Ferrand
Wear your spiffiest suit for this restaurant gastronomique, 800m northwest of the cathedral. Its menus nod to Italian and Asian flavours (conchiglie pasta…
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Auvergne
Chef Corinne Moreau is evangelical about nutrition, so vegetarian proteins and organic fruits are the bedrock of the menu. The house speciality, lentil…
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
After days spent tramping the trails around St-Nectaire or skiing Super-Besse, you need no-frills cuisine in gargantuan portions and this local favourite…
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Auvergne
Auvergnat flavours receive a makeover at this restaurant in Glaine-Montaigut, 20km southwest of Thiers. Savoury tarts of boudin noir (black sausage) and…
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Clermont-Ferrand
This is a sultry venue for a date, with voluptuous velvet chairs, subdued lighting and Italian dishes made from scratch. Twirl your fork in garlicky clam…
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Hearty and wholesome dishes receive elegant presentation in this self-styled 'bistrovergnat' – that is, a restaurant with the simplicity of a bistro but a…
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Clermont-Ferrand
The chunky building might bring to mind a jumble of Lego bricks, but this covered market is packed with fresh local produce and organic vegetables. Best…
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Besse's best pizzeria layers regional flavours onto authentic bases and bakes them in a wood-fired oven; try the 'Bessarde' with Bleu d'Auvergne cheese or…
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Auvergne
A satisfying, great-value restaurant turning out local classics like truffade, as well as a delicious range of seafood from fish tartare and ray wing with…
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Inside a rough stone building in the centre of Murol village, L'Arbalète serves ravenous hikers and locals with honey-roasted Camembert, confit de canard…
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Auvergne
This historic grocer's shop has been transformed into an understated eatery where salads, steaks and fish are beautifully turned out and always served…
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Auvergne
Red-checked tablecloths, daily specials scrawled on boards, and a cast of characters. The Lucas is a classic French bistro that distinguishes itself by…
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Auvergne
This reliable spot on the market square serves upmarket bistro fare like steak with nostril-singeing Gorgonzola sauce, duck tartare with scallops and a…
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Parc Naturel Régional des Volcans d'Auvergne
Dine within a palatial salon, without dropping your monocle over the bill. Service at Le Comptoir Cyrano is charming and terribly French, while meals…
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Auvergne
This humble bakery is the place to try the pavé de Pannessac, a sugar-rush-inducing local delicacy where verveine- or chocolate-flavoured cream is…
