Auberge de Layotte, Country restaurant in Tursac, France
Auberge de Layotte is a country restaurant in the Dordogne valley offering a set menu built on local ingredients. The kitchen prepares dishes such as nettle soup, pork terrine, duck leg, and homemade walnut cake.
The establishment was created in 1992 when a former farm was converted into a restaurant under a chef trained in Paris. This transformation marked the beginning of a connection between local farming and gastronomic craft in the area.
The establishment follows French dining customs with multi-course meals where guests share time together at communal tables. This approach reflects the region's appreciation for togetherness and the value placed on meals as social occasions.
The restaurant is located near Les Eyzies and is accessible only by telephone reservation. It operates from March through November and accommodates around 35 guests.
The establishment creates aperitifs and sauces from wild plants and flowers gathered from the surrounding Dordogne region. These handmade creations bring natural flavors from the landscape into every plate served.
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