Don't be fooled by the name of restaurant "la taverne"! The kitchen is fine and is cozy sitting on the terrace on the side of the hill. During the high season reservations are recommended! Open on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 12:00 to 15:00. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays open from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00.

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La Trattoria, a delightful little Italian restaurant in Saint-Severin. The menu is limited and changes monthly. Delicious dishes and a very friendly host, but the place is tiny and has relatively limited opening hours. Booking is an absolute must.

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Servanches is a small village tucked away in the La Double forest, about 20 minutes from La Moulinasse. The restaurant La Clarière makes it worth a visit. Fine regional cuisine in a gourmet setting at very democratic prices. Book in advance! Open at noon from Thursday to Monday. Evenings only on Saturdays.

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'Au Cochon Prieur’ in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne was taken over by a young couple. The menu still features French regional dishes, but these have now been given a contemporary twist and are of a gastronomic standard. The menu has also been expanded to include dishes other than pork (don’t be misled by old reviews).

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La Pena Eulalia, in the centre of Saint Aulaye, bills itself as a ‘village bar-restaurant’, a meeting place where a friendly atmosphere is key. Make no mistake, the food and drinks are better than in the average village pub! During the summer months, there’s a concert every Friday evening. The terrace on the market square is a real bonus.

At ‘A fleur d'eau’ you can dine on a spacious terrace on the banks of the Dronne. A daily menu is offered at lunchtime. In the evening, one eats there 'à la carte'. There is no menu formula so it is slightly pricier.

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A ‘guinguette’ is an open-air bistro – not fancy, but very convivial. You’ll find one in the neighbouring village of Epeluche, near La Moulinasse and by the Saint Aulaye beach. The guingette in Saint-Séverin is reopening this summer as a spin-off of the restaurant La Pena Eulalia – I can’t wait to check this one!

You can find more restaurants on the websites of the tourist offices ‘Le Périgord Inattendu’ and Sud-Charente