L’Auberge de Jaure review
If you’re looking for a restaurant with delicious food at a reasonable price, L’Auberge is definitely worth a try. Located in Jaure, across the road from a beautiful picnic spot and stream with plenty of parking. We went for the set daily menu, which at the time when we visited in June 2018, was €14 for 4 courses and wine. I believe the price is now €17 for the lunch menu, which is a bargain for four courses and wine. There is also a separate menu if you don’t like the plat du jour.
Our starter was a salad of cheese, lettuce, olives, and tomatoes. The main course was pork, green beans, and boiled potatoes in a mustard sauce. Our meal continued with a cheese course and fruit salad. We were served a jug of water and red wine to share. The meal was cooked to perfection.
Where is Jaure?
Jaure is an ancient commune nestled in the northeast of Landais, part of the natural region of Périgord Pourpre. Jaure is a mere 8 km from Neuvic and Villamblard and 10 km from Saint-Astier.
Jaure Saint-Firmin Church
Explore the historic Saint-Firmin Church, built in the 12th century and surrounded by the picturesque parish cemetery. This remarkable site, home to the miraculous fountain and the majestic castle of the knights of the castellany of Grignols, sustained serious damage during the 1376 siege.
The Saint-Firmin Church is a dynamic mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture with additional modifications made in the 16th and 17th centuries. Inside, take in the breathtaking 17th and 18th-century paintings, coats of arms, and false equipment adorning the walls.
Listed as part of the additional Inventory of Historical Monuments since 1984, the church is open daily.
Château de Jaure
Discover the medieval history of the Château de Jaure, an impressive 14th-century building. Formerly home to the Talleyrands, it has gone through many owners across the centuries and served a strategic role during events like the Hundred Years War, the Wars of Religion, and the Fronde. After a devastating fire in the 19th century, General Obroutcheff restored it. A 15th-century dove-cot tower which is topped with 19th-century boat sculptures, can be seen. Unfortunately, the castle is not open to visitors.
