Chateau de Siran

I have now been in France for days and this has been by far the best meal. They now offer menus and I chose the more expensive one at euros. Perfectly cooked foie gras with piquillo peppers and raspberries was followed by...a very good magret de canard with roasted figs. The cheese course euros extra) was a selection of goats cheeses from Combebelle and the dessert was a heavenly Valrhona chocolate and praline with kumquats. There is a good list of local wines with a few half bottles available. Do not miss this restaurant if you are in the Minervois.

We ate here on one of our three nights whilst staying at this lovely old Chateau. It is as much a dining experience as anything. We, the six sets of guest having dinner that evening, assembled outside on the terrace for aperitifs. The menu is...a fixed three course affair, which is loosely scheduled for Any allergies having been checked at the time of booking. Following the ordering of the wine, which is mostly local and explained in great detail, we moved to the outside tables and were served our three courses. These were each beautiful crafted and served without delay. The Chef, a charming Lady, came out to talk with each of us as the evening progressed and to ensure that we had all been happy with her creations. All in all a very nice meal. Following the offer of digestives and coffee we all moved off to our rooms, or in our case for a walk around the village before bed. The service was impeccable and a real effort was made to ensure that we were all looked after.

A great hotel very accommodating staff the village is friendly and we were welcomed by everyone worth a visit and stay

I have been lucky enough to stay here on two occasions and have enjoyed the food enormously. This time, staying nearby with friends, I brought them here for dinner and they were captivated by the ambience and the food. There is no choice of courses...here but they were able to cater for a vegetarian when notified in advance. The food was simple, elegant and perfectly cooked and presented, with interesting flavour combinations including a starter of red mullet and bacon on pesto with tiny tomatoes and a main course of beautifully cooked pork fillet with goat's cheese and a salad of roasted pineapple and peppers. The dessert was a stunning sugar glazed lemon choux. All this for only euros each plus a bottle of very good local Borie de Maurel for only euros. It would be difficult to find a meal of this quality anywhere else at such a price.

We booked in here last minute for two days in mid-summer and got a large room. The reception was excellent, the room was excellent and we decided to eat there too. The menu was fixed, three-course but they had flexibility for my gluten and lactose-free...wife. Superb choice of local wines and even a few local spirits (Pastis from Carcassonne recommended). I would definitely stay here again, very peaceful.