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Vegetarians don’t do well in France. Whereas in England we now make up over of diners, there are probably only about only about French vegetarians—well, maybe a few more than that, but truly very few. Any Michelin rated chef has a set of...skills and a complement of market fresh ingredients in his kitchen to satisfy the needs of any such guest. The trouble is that they often just don’t get it. I ate with friends last week at this one star restaurant near Chalon-sur-Saône. My starter, a butternut squash soup was promising, but while my friends tucked into their mains of succulent meat with fresh vegetables and elegant rings of duchesses potatoes—well prepared and presented—I was presented with a plate of three vegetable rolls wrapped in Savoy cabbage leaves. They sat there like three green deposits left by an anxious dog on a short walk. The term vegetable roll is generous. It implies variety. In fact, the inside was just the same as the outside: Savoy cabbage. And that, folks, was all that was on my plate, like a bad joke in a B movie. Generally, there was no further excitement. Puddings were fine and coffee served with a small selection of OK petit fours. You might want to avoid the cheese course as the cart of largely unpasteurised cheeses was left outside on the terrace uncovered for the duration of our meal, subject to the attention of the local flies. My compatriots did seem to enjoy their meal and seemed less concerned than I about the cheese issue I did write about the above points directly to the chef afterwards but I am still waiting for the courtesy of a reply. Frankly, there is a sufficient choice of alternative eateries in this part of France that you might choose to look elsewhere particularly if you don’t eat meat.

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This is what French gastronomy is about. M. Burtin deserves another Michelin star we think it will not be long before it arrives Exceptional care is taken to produce a surprise with every dish , the foie gras as never before,escargots without their shells, pigeon...perfection.and then the cheeses in an illuminated trolley and for desert, strange apples,”cog wheel“chocolate were amongst the delights on offer. We are told lunch is a great favourite so we would advise a reservation. In warm weather there seemed to be very pleasant tables outside. A really splendid venue

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One approaches this fine old water-mill through a Japanese-style garden with bamboo, raked gravel and running water. This theme is evident in the excellent cuisine which has the presentational elegance of Japan and a hint that country’s approach to food. Service is excellent, helpful but...unobtrusive. The wine list is good with a fair range to suit most pockets. As far as the menu was concerned, we had the chef’s choice nine courses and were happy with what we experienced. The Michelin star is well-deserved.

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We went to this restaurant, as it was on route to Sete where we spent a few nights. We only had the lunch menu which was one of the best meals I've had. It started of with two complimentary starters before we could even sit...down (I'm exaggerating but yes service was Very friendly. Explained everything. The standard is VERY high. The dessert (Apple with parfait inside) deserves two Michelin Stars. So does the first platter. Overall a great experience.

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Excellent fine dining restaurant. Lunch dinner can be served on the terrace on a hot day. The outside seating area is spacious and nicely decorated. There is a little pond near the terrace. The restaurant is in a former watermill called Le moulin de...Martorey. Service is professional, friendly and classy. Last but not least, each course was delicious!

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