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Restaurant Rating |
| Michelin |
1 star |
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| Bottin gourmand |
2 stars |
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| Gault Millau |
1 toque |
14/20 |
| Pudlowski |
1 plate |
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At Le Grand Ecuyer,
on the heights of Cordes-sur-Ciel, a city of history, you will
be welcomed according to traditions… 
and that is rather
natural, for why change something that works so perfectly well,
that has welcomed the rich and famous for a long time now?
The establishment
used to be the hunting house of the comtes de Toulouse, the
monument was classified as historical by Prosper Mérimée;
more recently we know that Albert Camus liked writing here,
that the Général de Gaulle appreciated the place
and that former president Pompidou was a regular.
According to traditions it is then, in a very pleasant classical
décor where you will enjoy a kind of cuisine that likes
to innovate; it is the original work of Yves and Damien Thuriès
you are about to discover.
Yves-elected Meilleur Ouvrier de France-in total harmony with
Damien-member of the Jeunes Restaurateurs d’Europe association,
taught by the greatest Chefs-have come to the conclusion that
innovation is the key to success in a time where permanent changes
are the rule.
To that purpose, they have developed the concept of trilogy
cuisine!
New original principle,
allowing you to taste three dishes on the same plate; very original,
the recipe immediately charmed the guests at Le Grand Ecuyer.
The ideal gourmet
menu will certainly convince you as well! Add to these advantages
a traditional welcome and service, and you will be both surprised
and charmed!
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The menu changes according to
seasons and the market.
The menu below is only an example.
Drinks
Grand Ecuyer cocktail and its appetizers
Fresh and refreshing cocktail
Prepared by the sommelier
With mild Gaillac wine, Bordeaux lillet white
And a Cream of bush peach
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Plate nr 1 « Cold Starters »
Traditional half cooked foie gras,
Bread with nuts, port wine
Terrine of pickled vegetables with scents from Provence,
Mild vinaigrette
Fresh from the Sea, cucumber and mango,
Papaya and sesame extracts
AND
Plate nr 4 « Fish and Shellfish
»
Tender John Dory
Broth and shellfish with fresh herbs
Lobster from Brittany, melting Granny Smith apple
Verjus juice and green cardamon
Crisp of red mullet,
Fruit chutney with raspberry and ginger vinegar
OR
Plate nr 5 « Meat and poultry »
Slice of beef, wild mushrooms
Juice with Sechuan pepper
Pigeon from Mont Royal, steam cooked,
Creamy risotto with black truffles
Roasted lamb
With salt and sage flavoured juice
AND
Plate nr 6 « Warm desserts
»
Chocolate soup, cardamon and banana cream
Caramelized pine nuts
Wild strawberry and lemon gratin
Its apricot coulis, our specialty
Roasted pineapple skewer
Rice puffs with cocoa and vanilla
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Wine
1/2 bottle per person
According to sommelier’s advice
Mineral water
1/2 bottle per person
Coffee and Sweets
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Restaurant information :
Haut de la Cité
81170 Cordes sur Ciel - France
Open :
12 to 1:30 pm
7:30 to 9:30 pm
Closed on Mondays and every day for lunch except on Sundays
Closed for holidays:
From mid-october to April
Bookings :
48h beforehand
Services :
Private party room
Languages spoken: English
Air conditioning
Non smoking restaurant
Hotel
Access :
Numerous parking possibilities nearby
