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Relais Chantovent
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About
Travellers' Choice
2024
MICHELIN
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MICHELIN Guide: Good cooking
A charming country inn in Cathar, where diners and pilgrims alike arrive on foot, eager to do justice to meat dishes that simmer for hours, illustrated by 24-hour low-temperature roast pork, or 20-hour leg of lamb roasted at 70°C. All the ingredients come solely from the surrounding local markets. The terrace with its view over the Briant valley is sumptuous.
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Features
CUISINES
French, European
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 9:00 AM
Sunday
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Monday
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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4.7
977 reviews
Excellent
764
Very good
160
Average
27
Poor
16
Terrible
10
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jose c
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • couples
Minerve is a must in the region. Not only for the beauty of the village and the surrounding nature (the view from the bridge is magnificent) but also for its restaurant "Relais Chantovent". Great cuisine in an idyllic setting and with complete simplicity. The chef is passionate and will make your mouth water as soon as you arrive. Each dish is presented as it should be and is succulent, the staff is attentive and warm, and the view from the terrace is magnificent. For me it's a 10/10, a perfection like few come across. I therefore highly recommend dedicating at least one afternoon and one evening to this magical place, you will not regret it! Remember to make a reservation for the restaurant as it already has a very good reputation and fills up very quickly
Written September 21, 2023
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Agen2 contributions
Sep 2024 • couples
Visiting day in Minerve in imperative grey weather find a restaurant
And we pushed the right door the chantovent relay largely deserves 5☆ quality of the welcome home cooking all in search and finesse everything was perfect with a very moose presentation of the cafe with a small gesture 2 small financiers for my nice wife!..
Quality Award top... I don't like to give reviews on the Internet but the really whole team deserves it
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Written September 6, 2024
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DanJav
10 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
We had a very pleasant time in this very nice restaurant. The service was perfect and the chef was really available to talk to us about his dishes throughout the meal.
As a starter, the gravlax salmon was tasty, the meats were excellent, whether the beef fillet, or the long-cooked veal, and I'm not talking about the desserts which we truly appreciated.
Finally, to digest this copious meal, we walked through the streets of this Cathar city of Minerve, and its ramparts which overlook very steep gorges.
We will come back, obviously.
Written February 17, 2024
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Sylver2021
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • couples
Warm welcome, very pleasant staff. The chef in the dining room who presents his dishes... rather rare but very appreciable.
The dishes are excellent, with local products.
The setting is very splendid.
Very nice discovery, we highly recommend.
Written August 27, 2023
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Joslyn G
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • friends
Lunch for 5 on the terrace June 8. One of us had dietary needs. The staff were wonderful, the food was superb and beautifully presented, the view spectacular. Every year we return to France we book this restaurant. This visit was an absolute delight. Each of us ordered different meals and each of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the service.
Written June 15, 2024
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Michel B
1 contribution
Oct 2024 • family
With the desire to discover Minerva, the desire for a good table and the restaurant enchanted us. Warm welcome, tasty and beautifully presented cuisine, a very affordable Award for this level of gastronomic pleasure. The 24-hour pig is a treat. Pictures of desserts
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Written October 7, 2024
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Maryvonne D
6 contributions
Mar 2025 • couples
It is always a pleasure to come to this restaurant.The warm welcome, the setting, the variety of proposals and especially respect for flavors in very tasty combinations, everything invites you at a most pleasant time. We hope to return!!!!
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Written March 14, 2025
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Wobbler
60 contributions
Jun 2023 • family
Excellent restaurant with stunning views and impeccable service. We visited without pre booking at lunch time, and enquired whether the restaurant could cater for 2 vegans in our group of 4. The staff and kitchen couldn't have been more helpful and created a 3 course vegan meal adapting a vegetarian option on the menu.
Written June 28, 2023
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Isaure D
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • couples
We had a lovely time with my partner to celebrate Valentine's Day. We opted for the truffle menu which was generous and delicious without overdoing it. The wine and cocktails were also tastefully chosen by the chef who served us at the table. A pleasant moment in this great setting. Next time we will come back for the sunny days to enjoy the superb suspended terrace!
Written February 18, 2024
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Travel207774
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • couples
This is the fourth time that I have gone to this restaurant because I know that the flavors of the dishes will delight my taste buds and each time it is a new discovery. In addition, the welcome immediately puts us at ease. The chef is always present and joviality reigns.
Written October 6, 2023
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Rakhma Doyle
Cesseras109 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Relais Chantovent is truly a culinary gem, where the art of gastronomy is expressed through each dish with remarkable finesse and creativity. The experience of the 8 dishes that I had the chance to taste there remains engraved in my memory as a moment of gastronomic dazzlement.
from the first course to the last, each plate was a true work of art, skillfully combining flavors, textures and culinary techniques to provide an unforgettable taste experience. Each bite was a revelation, transporting my taste buds on a sensory journey rich in surprises and delights.
This what makes the 8-course experience so exceptional at Relais Chantovent is the way in which each dish is carefully thought out and executed, reflecting the chefs' expertise and passion for gourmet cuisine. Each ingredient is chosen with care, each seasoning is perfectly measured, and each presentation is a true work of culinary art.
The atmosphere
The refined and warm atmosphere of Relais Chantovent adds an extra touch to this gastronomic experience, creating an ideal setting to savor every moment and every flavor with wonder.
In short, the 8-course experience at Relais Chantovent is much more than a simple meal, it is a true culinary journey that awakens the senses and delights the soul. I highly recommend this unforgettable experience to all food lovers.
at least once in their life.
Rakhmatika
& Laurent Doyle
Written February 19, 2024
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688ClarOli
35 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
It is always with great pleasure that we come every year to this restaurant unfortunately too far from home. Whether on Sunday or weekday, everything is delicious. The cook knows how to delight our taste buds. The plates are very hot, which we appreciate, the very warm welcome and the superb view. In the summer you can eat on the terrace. Quickly a return to the region!.....
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Written December 15, 2024
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sylviebm40
Lyon239 contributions
May 2024 • family
A good address located in a small village. Excellent value for money with bistonomic dishes for a menu at €29. A choice of wines from very interesting local producers. The service is attentive and fast. We notably tasted pork steak cooked at low temperature and a pavlova with delicious candied citrus fruits.
Written May 12, 2024
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Aude m
2 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
The place is beautiful even if it rained Thursday and we could not be on the terrace. We ate very well. The cuisine is refined, the combination of different flavors is a wonder for the palate. We enjoyed the homemade foie gras and duck.
The staff is efficient, attentive and friendly.
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Written October 28, 2024
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hamishwm
Bordeaux64 contributions
Aug 2022 • family
We have explored many restaurants in the area, but we always come back to Nicolas’ wonderful cuisine at Relais Chantovent. The quality, tastes and textures are divine. The menu is crafted and created to express seasonal and local produce. An interesting and changing wine list reflects the incredible depth of variety and value of the region. Bravo!
Definite 5 stars.
Written August 15, 2022
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