Every gîte has a fully-equipped kitchen and a barbeque for alfresco dining but why not take advantage of restaurants in the area?  Availles-Limouzine has several places to eat, each quite different, but all fantastic!

For those who enjoy fine dining, La Châtellenie is a great boutique hotel in the centre of the village.  They offer “haute cuisine” food created by head chef Thomas.  The food is a subtle blend of seasonal and local produce and their menu is refreshed weekly.  La Châtellenie should definitley be on your “visit list” if you love your food; they have just been awarded “Bib Gourmand” by Michelin!

Just ten minutes from our door, in Pressac, you will find Casa del Tapas which also incorporates “Scoops” ice cream.  A meal of fabulous Spanish tapas bursting with flavour can be finsihed off with gelato ice-cream sundaes, crêpes and waffles; pure bliss!  you can see their Facebook page and menu here.

Another “must visit” is Patavrap located on the banks of the Vienne river.  Burgers, pasta dishes and possibly the best pizzas we have tried are all available in a stunning setting.  A short ten-minute car drive from VéloGîtes, Patavrap is a great place to treat the family.  It also just happens top be at the exit point of the kayak safari from Confolens, why not combine the two!

Our final recommendation is the gourmet bistro, L’Estaminet located in Esse which is a twenty-minute car drive away.  Nicolas Harduin, with over twenty-five years restaurant experience, combined with head chef, Arnaud, offer a classic french bistro menu, cooked to perfection with a service to match.  Booking is essential!