Le Logis du Guetteur

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A Meal in a 1,000 Year-old Fort

  • March 24, 2009
  • Rated 5 of 5 by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
A Meal in a 1,000 Year-old Fort

Le Logis du Guetteur, where we stayed overnight for our anniversary last year, also has a wonderful restaurant, under the stone vaulted ceiling in the keep of the fort. I love places like this, that give an atmosphere that is impossible to find in the US - here, an ancient fort overlooking the town of Les Arcs. It was a leisurely meal in this unique setting, with fine linens and fresh flowers. With a coup de champagne, we were brought small hors d'oeuvres to enjoy while exploring the "carte" (menu). When we had finally decided, we settled in to enjoy a wonderful meal. First they brought a beautiful "amuse bouche" of pumpkin soup, drizzled with green olive oil. Next came our entrees (first course): for David, sardines roasted with ratatouille (the ubiquitous melange of vegetables) and for me mushroom soup with a bit of foie gras. Then our main plates: David's pigeon, which he loved, and my loup (local sea bass), both served with beautiful fresh vegetables. For dessert David had the pear crumble with chocolate sauce while I, the chocoholic of our twosome, had a moelleux (melty) chocolate cake with warm sauce anglaise (vanilla sauce). Heavenly.

This place is not accessible without a car, so many short-term visitors will not be able to get there. But if you can, it's great!

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