The only place to eat here is in the courtyard garden, which opens off to one side of the converted garage that forms the main restaurant, making it ideal for a Sunday family lunch or a special occasion on a long warm summer evening, looking up at the stars. The main restaurant’s massive ceiling height and unsympathetic lighting leave it cold and without atmosphere, especially if there are only a few diners. In contrast, the courtyard tables surrounded by flowerbeds and large pots and sheltered by umbrellas and a long vine-covered pergola against the outside wall are perfect. The maitre’d is also the sommelier and he knows his job and wine inside out and is happy to recommend a good local wine to go with your food choice. He also speaks reasonable English if your French is having a night off. There are several menus to choose, from €16 to €40, and a good a la carte. The ‘tournedos de beouf and pan fried foie gras’ is heavenly, but, to be honest all the food is excellent with plenty of variety for fish lovers and vegetarians as well as carnivores like me!

Make sure you ask for a table in the pretty courtyard garden with vine-covered pergola – perfect for a family lunch or romantic evening, dining out under the stars. Choose from the variety of menus (from 16 to 40 euros) or go à la carte – it is all excellent, and fish fans and vegetarians are well catered for.