Le Petit Moulin — Restaurant in Gourdon

If the medieval city of Martel is a crown topping this part of the Dordogne Valley, then Le Petit Moulin is the jewel in the crown. It's perfectly located in a quietish street in the main part of town, and offers lots of dining tables, a Wine Bar and shop, plus 5 delightful hotel rooms. We stayed 2 nights and ate 2 dinners at Le Petit Moulin and were enchanted by the staff, the menu and our room. Camille, Florian and the other waiters know the menu and make excellent wine pairing suggestions. The chef uses local, seasonal ingredients and creates stunning flavour profiles. The menu is relatively small, which is a sure sign of freshness and home-cooked food. There is a starter and a main dish of the day to round out the offerings. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for both lunch and dinner; reservations are highly recommended due to its popularity. Owner Adrien has recently refurbished 5 bedrooms in this corner building, and ours was exceptional. The modern design combined with some older features create a lovely blend and ensure your comfort. The bathroom is gorgeous with two sinks, toilet, and walk-in shower. The buffet breakfast features hand-crafted croissants and pains au chocolat such as I have never seen during over 40 years living in France. Martel itself is a real gem; lively old buildings and everyday shops that show that real people live in the town. There is a good selection of restaurants to serve the many tourists, but we did not feel like we were in an overly tourist-oriented spot. All in all, Le Petit Moulin provided us with an excellent base for eating, drinking, sleeping, and exploring the area. We...

😊: We have been travelling down to south west France for many years and always break the journey somewhere in this area. This stopover was one of the best. A real little gem of a find. Situated n Martel , a picturesque medieval village/small town just 10 minutes from the A20. The hotel was originally a wine bar but the old building has been renovated to add a small bistro/restaurant and some guest accommodation. We received a warm welcome from a member of staff who was friendly and helpful throughout. Our room was spacious, with contemporary decor and even tea and coffee making facilities (unusual in France). The en suite was lovely with a great shower, complimentary bath products and plenty of space to put one’s stuff! We ate in the bistro and enjoyed a delicious dinner made from fresh local produce, perfectly cooked and served by delightful staff. We were the only guests for breakfast but we were treated to a fabulous array of local produce, breads and croissants. The host even rushed out to get us strawberries from the market! Before leaving we spent time exploring the town which is beautifully clean and presented with little streets just needing to be photographed. There are some beautiful little shops whose proprietors were incredibly friendly and helpful. We also enjoyed a stroll round the local market where again everyone was extremely friendly. Everything (bars, shops, cafes) is within easy walking distance of the hotel. Above all, this place was great value for money. We paid 74 euros for the room - maybe this is a low season tariff but the whole experience was worth so much...

😊: Super cool accommodation in an amazing medieval building. Chic room, huge comfortable bed, a roomy walk-in shower and 'his & her' sinks. Tea and coffee facilities in the room. We ate in the restaurant downstairs that evening, (book a table!), highly recommended, delicious food. A lighter continental style breakfast buffet was included in the price and was served in the cute breakfast room next to the kitchen. There are not many rooms in the restaurant/hotel, so it all felt very personal and cozy. The staff were very friendly and helpful, good to know is that they all go home at night, no 24 hour reception but you have a telephone number to call if you need help with anything.. 😢: The stairs are narrow, no lift, as the building is so old, so it could be difficult to get up them if you have large suitcases. Earplugs are provided in the room for any late night partys outside on the street as the rooms aren't fully soundproofed. (There was noise...