L'abbaye - Reservar una mesa

Whilst travelling across country from our house in the Vendee to see a friend in Chateau Garnier we stopped at this cafe for lunch. We asked for the ‘plats du jour’ but both plats were sold out (it was 1 o’clock). We were offered ham, egg and potatoes which we accepted. The English waitress was very apologetic. We ordered a carafe of wine and it came to the table with water and a glass each. I asked the English waiter (manager?) for extra glasses for the water. He said “You’re not French, then!” I asked him what he meant and he said “They drink it all out of the same glass over here.” I said that that wasn’t my experience, and he became confrontational. I avoided an argument as this was the...

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So imagine you're going through the east france to the west via the hollow to go to the atlantic. You are there? no borders around the corner. Landscapes, churches, villages. A square, a ruin of abbey of red parasols. Come on!Perfect for a lunch break! and there it's the drama: the waiter speaks only English (the other also) and understands RIEN. It does not include the word diabolo, so for a syrup, sandwiches are English squares (almost good), it does not have the idea to rid the table before taking our order. Our neighbors are served without cover and we have no water or towel. The neighbor who sees me go to the bathroom wishes me good luck and implores me not to touch the towel. The addit...

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We have eaten here before on previous trips, so we knew the food would be tasty but the greeting somewhat lacking.Upon finding a table the owner came out to take our order with no menu and proceeded to stand and shrug which we took to mean 'what would you like.'We ordered sandwiches - choice of ham, cheese or ham & cheese and drinks. While chatting about whether we were going to be following this up with cake and coffee we were presented with the bill without being asked if there was anything else we wanted. We therefore decided to pay and go elsewhere.Much nicer places in Confolens with much better choice and service.

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a search for a place for lunch simply after the visit of the abbey we naturally went to the coffee of the abbey nearby. past the surprise of having to deal with a server that is still very uncomfortable with the French language, we ate a delicious fish and chips, accompanied by a glass of wine and a coffee for just over 10 euros each. next time I pass in the corner I'll try the ferlish breakfast, for a fun and friendly change in the south of the come.

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We stopped for a breakfast. A little late but that wasn't a problem to Kim the chef who cooked us a very nice, all English fry up. Perfectly cooked. Two double yolked eggs as well. Mugs of tea were replenished for free. Nice touch.Served by Mike who has a dry sense of humour which we both enjoyed.Will recommend and return.

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