Local cuisine
Breakfast is usually served buffet-style with croissants, pastries, jams, yoghurt, fruit juice, even ham and cheese, and of course plenty of freshly brewed coffee. For lunchtime, many of our hotels are happy to rustle up a picnic for you. But even better, it's the ideal opportunity to visit the local markets and stop off at the épicerie to pick up some wonderful fresh provisions for your own al fresco experience. When the produce is this good, the simplest of meals - creamy cheese, plump tomatoes and some crunchy bread - are sometimes the best.
A tempting menu and a good bottle of wine
It's the evenings that really get your taste buds going. Some of the restaurant settings themselves are spectacular, be it a vine covered terrace beside the river Dordogne or an elegant dining room in an old manor house, providing the perfect place to relax as you reflect on the experiences of your day.
More choice, more value
Belle France is unusual in that we provide more than a fixed menu -at most of our hotels you'll have a choice of dishes from a 3 or 4 course menu, so whether you prefer meat or fish, cheese or dessert, there's bound to be something for you. In fact you'll be spoilt for choice - it has been said that this is quite possibly the hardest part of your day!
Most of our holidays are on a half-board basis, with breakfast and evening meal included. If it's just on a B&B basis, you'll always be within easy reach of places to eat, and you'll find suggestions in our walking and cycling notes. At Fontvieille in Provence for example, there's everything from pizzerias to a Michelin-starred restaurant. Your hotelier will be more than happy to point you in the direction of some great eateries - in fact they have been know to give you a lift there themselves!
Sometimes it's best to let others do the talking....
Don't just take our word for it - here's what some of our recent customers have had to say:
"All the food was beyond our expectations"
"Some of the best food we have ever eaten - out of this world!"
"The food - well that was something special and all I can say is thank goodness we got a bit of exercise, or I would have come home heavier than when I went away".
"Meals were of an excellent standard "
"The food at the Lion d'Or in Candé was excellent"
"You should include a health warning about gaining half a stone as a result of the wonderful food!"
"Truly outstanding food at Hotel Balme"
"The food was first class and the portions generous in the extreme "
"The food was superb"
If you do have special dietary requirements please let us know and we will advise our hoteliers who will do their best to cater for you.
