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Le Pont de L’Ouysse is a small
quaint hotel with a gastronomic restaurant, near Sarlat and the Dordogne
valley, right at the confluence of the rivers l’Ouysee and Dordogne,
almost walking distance to Rocamadour. Le Pont de L’Ouysse is run by a
couple who own it. He is the chef and she is the hostess of the hotel,
as well as the restaurant. Peace and quiet are found here at its best in
a relaxing setting where the sound of the river invites you to take a
walk down to be closer to it, or maybe walk alongside, to the meeting
point of the two rivers. The rooms of the hotel are not too big, but
very neatly arranged. They have some rooms in the main building on top
of the restaurant, and other newer ones, and a bit bigger, in two small
adjoining buildings.
A peculiarity quite worthwhile mentioning about
this place, is that when you book on half board, the dinner included on
the room rate is “a la carte,” you can choose anything you like from the
gastronomic menu at no extra charge. This is something you rarely find
on half board plans, usually, there is a limited menu, which does not
mean it is of lesser quality, just less expensive food. So, having an
open menu on a half board plan, in a gastronomic restaurant like Le Pont
de l’Ouysee, is really something worthwhile taking advantage of seduced by the charm of the house, you will think of nothing but
strolling on the banks of the Ouysse. Enchanted by the light air of blue
Quercy, you will discover Daniel Chambon's most enticing gastronomic
secrets: truffles, foie gras, wild mushrooms, crayfish, fresh chicken
from Adrienne's farm, and other wonders. |
