Saint-Adjutory
Le Jardin des Simples

Le Jardin des Simples

29 rue des Mimosas, 66690 Saint-Andre, Argeles-sur-Mer, France, Saint-Adjutory

Thé • Français • Desserts • Méditerranéen


"We went with high expectations having had good reports from a number of folk but were ultimately a little disappointed. It is run by a husband and wife team, the former being front of house while the wife does the cooking. As front of house, I have to say he was extremely pleasant and helpful though his lack of English (or should I say our lack of French) did not help things. The evening got off to a positive start in that we were offered a house aperitif which was fine but not great. We then both plumped for the fish tartare. I have to say this was very good. It consisted of the fish, served with avocado and what appeared to be broad beans, all in a delicate dressing. It must have been prepared in individual ramekin type dishes but then turned out ahead of serving. We both commented positively on what we both felt was a very tasty starter. For the main course I went with the lamb dish while my wife plumped for the pork one, which on serving was a bit like a meat loaf. My lamb unfortunately was not to my taste and must have been cooked in a specific French (or Catalan) way which did not stimulate my taste buds. My wife said that her dish was tasty but not as anticipated so we were both a little underwhelmed, although as said earlier, it was due in part to the language issue. My wife then plumped for what was quite an unusual dessert – a crème Catalan (basically a crème brulee) but served with an artichoke topping which went down well with her. All was washed down by a Grand Red Mas Baux, a Cote de Roussillon, but leant, in taste, to a Shiraz. It was a hearty wine and was enjoyable. Well, to the crunch. Would we go back? The answer is a yes, partly because we know it must be better than this experience based on friends comments but also would hope our French was better next time so we could better understand the menu etc."

Le Bout du Monde

Le Bout du Monde

Saint Georges, 15100 Saint-Flour, France, Saint-Adjutory

Thé • Hôtels • Gourmet • Français


"We came with family, 5 adults and 5 children, for a pleasant moment. that we expected to be pleasant..................1st disappointment, almost half of what we wanted in the menus was no longer available (the fish from the menu at 20 and 24€, the stuffed cabbage, the wine) it started bad. we finally order (3 auvergnates formulas and 2 menus to 24€) and take a small aperitif. and what was not our surprise when barely finished cheating, our dishes are already served! (So we can't say that the service is not fast!!!) those of adults, but not those of children (who they didn't have an aperitif and were more pressed than us!) Well, we taste ! The truffle, insipid! parsley and garlic (basic ingredients of truffle, apart from patate and tome) were also to be out of stock! Fortunately, there wasn't much for 3 .!the menus at 24€, the dishes were cruelly lacking accompaniments! We were looking for the vegetables, yet on the map, and we had to settle down with some not bad half-cooked fries.... How to say. It was the final bouquet in the dignified continuity of the meal! and I do not even speak of the kindness and professionalism of the service. We even had the breakfast crumbs on our table. And our misadventure was not over! following our message of dissatisfaction left on the table, we were attacked by the cook who got off the window of his kitchen virulently and wanted to come to his hands, fortunately the panic of our children braked him. in brief no question of their part or even of a commercial gesture....Their conclusion was that if we were not happy we only had to go to eat elsewhere. what we will not fail to do obviously, and you also advise! Philippe etchebest, help! Come in!!!!"