Lourdes
Ex-TV chef Jean-Pierre St-Martin has established his own gastronomic hideaway in St-Savin, 16km south of Lourdes. Known for blending Basque, Breton and…
Must-see restaurants in The Pyrenees
The Pyrenees
Colourful tapestries, fairy lights and Moroccan lamps set the scene at this rustically chic spot that seems to be everyone's favourite eatery du jour. The…
The Pyrenees
This swish restaurant is the address for traditional French fine dining. Start with an aperitif in the salon, with its book-lined shelves and leather…
The Pyrenees
In contrast to the traditional fare on many Luchon menus, this bistro takes its cue from a more contemporary cookbook. It’s run by husband-and-wife team…
Parc National des Pyrénées
A fromage-lover's paradise, La Cheeserie whips up a dozen varieties of raclettes and fondues, served with delicacies like magret de canard (seared duck…
The Pyrenees
This smart restaurant serves top-notch French cuisine. It’s formal inside – ice-white tablecloths, razor-sharp napkins, twisted willow – but it suits the…
The Pyrenees
Hidden down on atmospheric rue de Hédas, Chez Canaille has old-fashioned charm, with burgundy banquettes, red-checked tablecloths and unfussy wooden…
The Pyrenees
This festive, colourfully decked-out space fits the bill when you seek a bit more joie de vivre with your dining experience. Amid low-playing grooves and…
The Pyrenees
Tucked along one of Foix' quiet back lanes, Le Jeu de l'Oie serves satisfying plates of confit de canard (duck confit) and cassoulet as well as roasted…
The Pyrenees
Run by a former Parisian sommelier, this cosy wine bar serves beautifully prepared small plates like Galician-style octopus, scallops with leeks or lamb…
The Pyrenees
Just off place Maréchal Leclerc, this tiny shop and cafe whips up tasty tartines (open-faced sandwiches) served with mouth-watering salads topped with…
Parc National des Pyrénées
This country farmhouse just west of Cauterets has a delightfully rustic restaurant specialising in garbure (a rich meat-and-veg stew), omelettes with foie…
The Pyrenees
For old-school fine French dining, this restaurant gastronomique is Pau’s premier address. It’s run by the Ithurriague brothers, Patrick and Laurent,…
Parc National des Pyrénées
For dining with a view, nowhere beats the Fruitery. It sits at the head of the Vallée de Lutour, and has a mountain-view terrace that’ll blow your thermal…
The Pyrenees
Vegetarians have much to celebrate at this delightful little eatery across from the organic market. The chalkboard menu changes regularly and showcases…
Parc National des Pyrénées
Owner Gérant adds his own twist to mountain dishes at his little restaurant, but still favours local ingredients, especially lamb, duck, cured sausages…
The Pyrenees
Despite the whimsical name, the 'Three-Legged Chicken' has an elegant Scandinavian-esque design with blonde woods and artfully minimalist furnishings. The…
Parc National des Pyrénées
Although you can drive here, the best way to arrive at this rustic mountaintop eatery is on foot. Take the marked walking path just behind the Thermes de…
Lourdes
The restaurant at the Grand-Moderne hotel makes quite a first impression, with its art nouveau architecture, wood-panelled walls and sparkling chandeliers…
Lourdes
This cosy and warmly lit Tibetan eatery is a surprising find in Lourdes. Amid rice-paper lamps, Tibetan prayer flags and a small Buddha shrine, diners…
Parc National des Pyrénées
You’re in the mountains, so really you should be eating artery-clogging, cheese-heavy dishes such as tartiflette (potatoes, cheese and bacon baked in a…
Lourdes
A favourite of visitors from the subcontinent, this cheerfully decorated restaurant serves up a fine variety of Indian classics. Chicken tikka masala,…
Parc National des Pyrénées
Inside the market (Les Halles de Cauterets), cheese lovers can swoon over the seemingly endless varieties of fromage as well as liqueurs (including one…
The Pyrenees
This busy brasserie on place Royale is ideal for an early-evening beer and a satisfying plate of magret de canard (duck breast), a grilled fish of the day…
The Pyrenees
This friendly, sunny spot serves up shrimp dumplings, skewers of chicken yakitori, rice noodles with sautéed tofu and other satisfying Asian plates. It's…
Lourdes
Dining out can be decidedly hit-and-miss in Lourdes, which makes this delightful eatery a doubly good find. It serves up delicacies from the Basque…
The Pyrenees
Cheesy raclettes and fondues are the mainstay at this zero-fuss brasserie – there are more than 15 on offer, all served to share, and you can add meats…
The Pyrenees
Pau’s once unsightly produce market will soon be housed in a new, beautifully designed, light-filled building adjoining its previous location. Look for…
Parc National des Pyrénées
One of many shops selling the fruity sweets known as berlingots, a hard-candy that comes in many flavours and is a speciality of Cauterets.
The Pyrenees
Luchon’s covered market was established in 1897 and is still going strong.
Lourdes
Lourdes’ covered market occupies most of the square. It's a fine spot for cheeses, charcuterie, antipasti and other good picnic fare.
Parc National des Pyrénées
Cauterets’ covered market is a turn-of-the-century beauty, and a great place to assemble a picnic.
