Whilst staying at La Charronnière, there are an abundance of great places to eat in the local area. Check out some of our favourite places in the list below.
The usual eating times in France are from 12-2pm for lunch, and 7-9pm for dinner. Most restaurants are not open for food outside these hours, although some will open for coffee or drinks. Most restaurants will offer a plat/menu du jour at lunchtimes. This is usually a very reasonably priced 3 course menu, with a couple of options, and sometimes with a drink included.
We strongly recommend you book your meal in advance, especially in the summer months, as the popular restaurants do get booked quickly. If you need any assistance in making a reservation please feel free to ask us.
Local restaurants:
Le Melkinns - This is a fantastic family run pizzeria in the local town of Couhé. Also serves tasty burgers and salads. Set under a beautiful market hall, the food is very reasonably priced and always very tasty. https://lemelkinns.eatbu.com
Restaurant Les Droles - Located in Blanzay, just over a ten minute drive, is this lovely French restaurant set in the town square opposite the church. The menu is usually 3 courses with a few options for each course. https://restaurantlesdroles.bu...
Le Moulin de Condac - Picturesque French restaurant located in Condac. This restaurant offers a stunning terrace where you will be sat right on the river, over a weir. It is a beautiful location and always a nice meal. http://www.moulindecondac.fr/
Hotel du commerce - Very popular French restaurant in Civray. During the warmer months you can sit outside on the terrace which overlooks the river, but the interior is just as lovely if the weather is not favourable. Does a very nice menu du jour at lunch and also has an a la carte menu. https://www.hotelducommerce86....
L'Auberge du noyer - Great restaurant which often hosts live music during the summer months. This restaurant offers a large A la Carte menu. We have dined here often and it is always a lovely evening. https://aubergedunoyer.com/
Coffee Cave - Friendly cafe in Villefagnan which serves the tastiest Sunday Roasts. https://www.facebook.com/Coff...
Cafe Portebleue - Fabulous restaurant in the stunning town of Verteuil-Sur-Charente. A traditional stone interior with modern furnishing, the staff at Cafe Portebleue are always welcoming and the food is always to a high standard. https://cafeportebleue.com/
Restaurant O City'ven - Lovely French restaurant in the town square of Civray. Reasonably priced set menus (with choices) and delicious food!
Jeux de pots - set in Verteuil-Sur-Charente, this restaurant is truly beautiful inside and out. In nicer weather there is a terrace right on the Charente and partially overlooking the Chateau, perfect spot for some lunch or a drink. Inside, the decor is extravagant and tasteful, and the food divine. https://www.jeux-de-pots.com/
Secret Garden - modern restaurant in the pretty town of Melle. Great burgers and plenty of options for vegetarians/vegans.
Poitiers picks
Les Archives - French restaurant set in a converted church. The interior is stunning and it has a large a la carte menu as well as an affordable menu du jour. https://www.lesarchives.fr/
Oh! Le bistro - nice French restaurant in the centre of old town, large a la carte menu and very affordable prices. https://ohlebistro.fr/
Worth noting:
The larger local towns of Civray and Ruffec and cities of Poitiers and Angoulême old town have plenty of lovely restaurants. Some, especially in Poitiers and Angoulême, may serve food all day.