Äponem
Vailhan, France
Housed in a converted 17th-century presbytery overlooking the river Peyne, Äponem (‘happiness’ in the Pataxó language) turns every dish into a love letter to the land. A surprising tasting menu sees a succession of delicacies made using local produce bolstered by vegetables from the kitchen garden, complex sauces and delicate spicing. Witness marinated tuna in lavender-infused oil with fresh beetroot or supreme of pigeon with a tonka bean-flavoured jus. With the meal being at the chef’s discretion, leaving the wine pairing in the hands of the sommelier is a smart move here.
Key Information
- Tasting menu from $174
- Lunch and dinner: Thurs – Mon
- +33 4 67 24 76 49
- Visit Äponem's Website
Location
L'Auberge du Presbytere, 1 Rue de l'Eglise, Vailhan, 34320 Vailhan
