Bistro La Verrière

Top choice in The Dordogne


This glass-encased bistro attached to a grand château creates refined seasonal cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by verdant gardens. A high-end gastronomic restaurant, L'Oison, opens at the château for dinner (Monday to Saturday, mains €26-38), and you can stay over in unique castle rooms (doubles from €135).


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