L’Auberge la Lucarne aux Chouettes
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, Yonne, south of Sens

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Actress Leslie Caron’s restaurant on the banks of the Yonne. Four old boat warehouses cleverly melded together with oak beams and stone walls transformed into the restaurant with chambres d’hôte. Weekday lunch menu starts at 22€. Closed Jan, Sun pm and Mon).

Tel: 00 33 (0)3 86 87 18 26

Au Bon Accueil, Chez Nono
La Montagne, Beaune

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Up on the wooded hillside one km outside Beaune off the Auxerre road, this popular restaurant has a spacious dining room and leafy terrace for al fresco meals.

Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.

Tel: 0033 (0)3 80 22 08 80

Chez Guy
3 Place de la Maire, Gevrey-Chambertin, Côte d’Or

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Local dishes such as Jambon persillé maison and pastilla d’escargots, meat cooked on the charcoal grill. Here in Gevrey-Chambertin you have some of the most famous Burgundy wines to accompany the good food. Menus from 24€.

Tel: 00 33 (0)3 80 58 51 51

Les Deux Ponts
Pierre-Perthuis, near Vézelay

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Situated near the two bridges on the River Cure, this auberge with eight rooms is well situated for exploring. There is a terrace for sunny days and an intimate restaurant with fireplace for the chillier evenings.

Closed Tues, and also Wed out of season.

Tel: 00 33 (0)3 86 32 31 31

Le Terroir
Pl. Jet d'Eau, Santenay

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On the village square in Santenay, this is a well-known restaurant with locals, offering good food and good value. Be sure to book.

Closed Wed night from Nov to March. Sun night and Thursday except 15 July to 15 Aug.

Tel: 00 33 (0)3 80 20 63 47

La Vieille Auberge
St-Agnan, Morvan Forest

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In the stunningly beautiful setting by Lake St-Agnan, this unpretentious restaurant and 8 room hotel serves exceptionally sophisticated food at reasonable prices.

Closed Mon pm and Tues, also during part of the winter.

Tel: 00 33 (0)3 86 78 71 36

Auberge de la Charme
12, Rue de la Charme, Prenois, 12 km north-west of Dijon

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David Zuddas’ inventive cuisine has earned this restaurant a good reputation. Add to this a good wine list, friendly service and décor with great attention to detail, and you have a winning combination. Michelin one star...more.

Closed Sun pm to Tues midday inclusive.

Tel: 00 33 (0)3 80 35 32 84

Ma Cuisine
Passage Ste-Hélène, Beaune

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Pierre and Fabienne Escoffier run this highly recommended little restaurant in the centre of Beaune. Seasonal fare, and good wines.

Closed Sat, Sun and midday Wed.

Tel: 00 33 (0)3 80 22 30 22