Le Château de l'Ouest - Le Restaurant du Terroir

A typically French establishment completely devoid of conceit, Francois Quesnel’s restaurant boasts a menu that focuses on its meats and fish, with some particularly grand Basque country sausages and homemade pickles something of a speciality. A tireless obsessive when it comes to local cuisine and its distinct methods of cooking, Quesnel ensures his team at Le Château de l’Ouest are full of smiles and helpful advice, and though frills might not be the focus of the day, the comfort and cosiness on offer alongside a vast, intimate knowledge of traditional French cuisine from the region – all of which is lovingly homemade – ensure a thoroughly pleasant stay at a charming, unpretentious eatery.