The Basque Country, Gascony, and Hautes-Pyrenees Restaurants
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1. Hôtel du Cirque et de la Cascade
$ | |With its legendary views of the Cirque de Gavarnie, this spot, which opened at the head of the valley in 1848, is well worth the one-hour hike up from the village. Despite its name, the hôtel is a restaurant, but not just any old one: the garbure here is as delicious as the view is grand; the eighth-generation owner claims his recipe, using water from the Cirque and cocos de Tarbes, or haricots tarbais (Tarbes broad beans), is unique.
1-hr walk above village of Gavarnie, Gavarnie, Occitania, 65120, France05–62–92–48–02Known For
- Unique recipe for garbure
- Setting in a magnificent mountain village
- Requiring a hike to get there
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2. Les Pyrénées
$$$$ | |A former stagecoach inn on the route to Santiago de Compostela now houses the best restaurant in the Pyrénées. Created by renowned master chef Firmin Arrambide, it is now run by his son and daughter, Philippe and Sandrine, and the haute cuisine is still characterized by refined interpretations of Pays Basque cooking with a focus on Pyrenean delicacies. For dessert, the elder Arrambide's recipe for gâteau Basque has circled the world. After dining, you can bed down in one of the inn's 14 rooms and four suites; needless to say, you'll want to invest in one of the board plans.
19 pl. Charles-de-Gaulle, St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 64220, France05–59–37–01–01Known For
- Regional mountain cuisine
- Famed gâteau Basque for dessert
- Trout from the Nive and local wood pigeon
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. in Sept.–June, Reservations essential -
3. Henri IV
$$ | |On a quiet pedestrian street near the château, this dining room with its open fire is a cozy find for a cold, wet winter night, and the terrace is a shady place to cool off in summer. Traditional Béarn dishes here include magret de canard (duck breast) cooked over coals, and cuisses de grenouille (frogs' legs) sautéed dry and crispy in parsley and garlic.
18 rue Henri IV, Pau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 64000, France05–59–27–54–43Known For
- Central location handy for a sightseeing break
- Traditional regional dishes
- Cozy atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Wed. -
4. L'Auberge du Cheval Blanc
$$$ | |Run by members of the Tellechea family since 1715, this former stagecoach inn in the Petit Bayonne quarter serves a combination of cuisine du terroir (home-style regional cooking) and original recipes in contemporary surroundings. Michelin-starred chef Jean-Claude Tellechea showcases fresh fish as well as specialties from the Basque hills, sometimes joining the two in dishes such as the merlu rôti aux oignons et jus de volaille (hake roasted in onions with essence of poultry). The Irouléguy wines offer the best value on the wine list. Be sure to be there on time: lunch ends at 1:30.
68 rue Bourgneuf, Bayonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 64100, France05–59–59–01–33Known For
- Basque wines
- Some of the best fine dining in the area
- Celebrated chef
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Sat. No dinner Sun. -
5. Le Café Mère Poule
$ | |If you want something quick and casual that still bears the stamp of Michel Guérard, try this latest addition to his culinary empire, an elegant café with a terrace on the main street. It specializes in croq'poules, a special version of the French staple, the croque monsieur. You can also choose from a soup of the day and a nice selection of desserts.
Les Prés d'Eugénie, Eugénie-les-Bains, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 40320, France05–58–03–83–83Known For
- Informal way to get the Michel Guérard experience
- Central location
- Outdoor terrace tables
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6. Le Chalet de Biscaye
$$ | |Outstanding traditional Pyrenean cuisine is on the menu at this restaurant a little bit outside of Lourdes on the way to the lake. The bread, desserts, and ice creams are all homemade.
26 rte. du Lac, Lourdes, Occitania, France05–62–94–12–26Known For
- Relaxing location beyond the bustle of central Lourdes
- Traditional Pyrenees cuisine
- Exquisite presentation of dishes
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
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