REVIEWS OF RESTAURANTS IN CENTRAL FRANCE

Restaurants & Bars of the Indre, France

Auberge Le Boischaut

2 rue Parc 36140 CREVANT Tel 02 54 30 29 12

Menus from 16 euros to 43 euros

Review: We had the 30 Euro menu

Little nibbles bought to table while we had a glass of wine – followed by a large cooked prawn that had already been de-headed and the head replaced for presentation – light mayonnaise and some lettuce.

Starter I had Baked goats cheese in a small bun/roll with smoked duck breast garnished with gherkins and silver skin onions

Followed by 8 escargots in mini profiterole cases with salad and a light vinaigrette

Followed by a lamb dish wish a hash brown and veg

Followed by Cheese – very good selection, well presented and in good condition to enjoy – ie not out of the fridge

Followed by Grand Marnier Ice cream presented with strips of orange rind – kiwi fruit slices and a delicate sauce – Gordon had a poached pear – the sauce was superb – Mary had a strawberry ice cream etc

The food and presentation was all superb – the service beautifully low key – a definite place for a return visit

Auberge le Boischaut    2 rue du Parc    36140 CREVANT

Tel : 02 54 30 29 12    Fax : 02 54 30 11 82

Contact : Monsieur NIEL

REVIEW added by J&R Dekker Septemeber 2006

L'ecu, Ste Severe

This bar / restaurant is lovely - it is opposite the entrance to the market square. When you go through the door you see the old and and very attractive bar. There is a separate dining area that is slightly more modern and spacious if you prefer, but you can eat in the bar.

It is very popular on market day, which is Wednesday. There is a new host who offers midweek meals for 12€ and weekend meals at 16€. He is Belgian I believe and speaks a little English.

updated April 6th 2008

Cafe de la Paix, Issodun

We went here one June day a couple of years ago and had an excellent meal. You can sit inside in the large restaurant or outside on the precinct which is surrounded by trees. Excellent service and food. If you like salads (or if you thought salads were boring) you should try this place. Very reasonably priced.

Highly Recommended added June 2005

Relais at Pouligny St Martin, Near La Chatre

Friendly and excellent service. Good food and very reasonable prices - about 10 euros. Fixed menu, as is often the case (but changes daily).

Recommended added March 2005 2007

The restaurant at Sarzay - near La Chatre. Weekend menu is "a la carte" and works out at about 16€ - 20€ per person - weekday menu is around 11€. Friendly fast service, but not "in your face". The food was the best I have had so far - I had their steak and it was simply divine. For a starter I had a country ham and blue cheese salad which was also superb. Outstanding view and value for money. Highly Recommended. added October 2007