Are there really still places in France which it seems as though time has not touched? Where vintage "Citroen" cars still amble through the heart of town? Where a walk down to the market with a basket on a Saturday morning is the norm? Where houses have charming shutters and 'faux bois' fences that would make Martha Stewart envious. Where bread and pastries are displayed in shop windows as jewels, not to mention the tastes. Where the words "line cook" do not exist? Where you are truly a guest in a restaurant and are made to feel as such? Yes! And this gem of a place is "Le Bugue", in the heart of the 'Perigord Noir'.
This is the land of Walnuts, Chestnuts, Foie Gras, Truffles, Duck, Pork and Fish not to mention the other staples that no self respecting 'Frenchman' would live without- Cheese, Wine and Bread. Too many to taste - and describe!
We sampled 4 restaurants in the town on our week stay. The first the 'Velo Rouge' attached to our lovely hotel. The second the '3 A's' which is run by a charming husband and wife team. The third is 'L'abreuvoir' and the fourth was, 'Le Pha', (the local Asian restaurant which was you guessed, packed with locals go figure).
All excellent in their own way, each charming, and most importantly with excellent food and service.
Too much to describe in one post. And currently too "crazy in the kitchen" as of yet share a recipe. I am currently perfecting two dishes. First my "Perigourdines Roast Chicken" and secondly my " Poulet Tourte". I hope to share them soon.
This does lead me to a question of what your most favorable travel experience meal, and have you tried to recreate it?
Are there really still places in France which it seems as though time has not touched? Where vintage "Citroen" cars still amble through the heart of town? Where a walk down to the market with a basket on a Saturday morning is the norm? Where houses have charming shutters and 'faux bois' fences that would make Martha Stewart envious. Where bread and pastries are displayed in shop windows as jewels, not to mention the tastes. Where the words "line cook" do not exist? Where you are truly a guest in a restaurant and are made to feel as such? Yes! And this gem of a place is "Le Bugue", in the heart of the 'Perigord Noir'.
This is the land of Walnuts, Chestnuts, Foie Gras, Truffles, Duck, Pork and Fish not to mention the other staples that no self respecting 'Frenchman' would live without- Cheese, Wine and Bread. Too many to taste - and describe! 
We sampled 4 restaurants in the town on our week stay. The first the 'Velo Rouge' attached to our lovely hotel. The second the '3 A's' which is run by a charming husband and wife team. The third is 'L'abreuvoir' and the fourth was, 'Le Pha', (the local Asian restaurant which was you guessed, packed with locals go figure).
All excellent in their own way, each charming, and most importantly with excellent food and service.
Too much to describe in one post. And currently too "crazy in the kitchen" as of yet share a recipe. I am currently perfecting two dishes. First my "Perigourdines Roast Chicken" and secondly my " Poulet Tourte". I hope to share them soon.
This does lead me to a question of what your most favorable travel experience meal, and have you tried to recreate it?
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The food in France is fantastic - where do you find the french ingredients?
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