L'abbaye - Charroux

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, churc... read more 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 addition? (They don't understand)Aaah! the biiill! good guys we laughed well but now hire a small local waitress, at least she'll learn English!

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... read more 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.

The place is very old, but the simple and very good kitchen (and made house). For less than 15 euros: entrance, dish, dessert, coffee read more The place is very old, but the simple and very good kitchen (and made house). For less than 15 euros: entrance, dish, dessert, coffee

What can I say about this Abbey except that it must go on your bucket listI have spent two holidays gawping in awe of its sheer beauty. read more What can I say about this Abbey except that it must go on your bucket listI have spent two holidays gawping in awe of its sheer beauty.

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... read more 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.