La Petite Grange

Rating: 12.5
Author: Gault&Millau

17 Rue Edouard Marty, 15310 Tournemire, France

12.5/20
Gourmet Restaurant

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Location: Tournemire
Chef: Olivier Cloteau
Cooking: French | Signature cuisine
Style: With family, With friends

Budget (€)

Indicative price per person (excl. drinks)

32 to 46

Gault&Millau's review 2026

12,5/20

Gourmet Restaurant

Just a short walk from the famous Château d’Anjony, the second property owned by the owners of La Borie d’Hélipse is housed in a sturdy 18th-century building whose volcanic stone walls and slate roof have retained all their authenticity. The dining room charms guests with its high ceilings and large picture window overlooking the lush Doire Valley. The cuisine at this chic bistro is firmly rooted in the local terroir without succumbing to narrow regionalism: the chef prioritizes local producers while readily expanding his repertoire to include more personal pairings. The light and airy Saint-Nectaire emulsion with crumble kicks off the meal on a light note. The hay-smoked Cantal cheese fritters, served with a delicate pastoral salad of herbs, delightfully balance earthy and smoky flavors. Stéphane Heinis’s Fario trout, prepared in escabèche, possesses a tangy freshness that immediately whets the appetite. This cuisine embraces contrasts in textures and temperatures yet remains clear, generous, and deeply indulgent, with particular attention paid to sauces and condiments. The slice of monkfish seared with country-style bacon is thus paired with a poultry jus infused with smoked tea—a bold accompaniment that fully highlights the dish’s land-and-sea character. The beef from Maison Dupont, which is slightly firm, is greatly enhanced by the sweetness of a shallot compote and an excellent truffade—comforting without being heavy. The desserts keep the curiosity piqued: the cold flognarde, with poached apricots and almond milk ice cream, offers a refined take on a regional classic. Even more indulgent is the vacherin-style dessert, which combines a generous Bavarian cream with remarkable strawberries and a strawberry juice of striking intensity. The wine list, short and reasonably priced, perfectly complements this refined yet affordable cuisine, featuring around forty French wines and a notable selection from the Auvergne region.