The restaurant

The restaurant of the Abbot’s Lodge, Le Cérasus, is set within the historic grounds of the Abbaye de Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe.

Our chef offers traditional and authentic French cuisine, focusing on locally sourced ingredients and short supply chains to create generous, flavourful dishes.

An invitation to relax and enjoy good food, in a simple and welcoming atmosphere.

For private events or any specific requests, please feel free to contact us.

Information & Reservations
Starters (choice of)

~ Homemade foie gras with cherry chutney ~ (15€)

~ Burgundy-style snails with cured pork belly (15€)

~ Scallop soup with thyme and lemon ~ (14€)

~ Sweet potato tempura with chive sauce ~ (13€)

Main Courses (choice of)

~ Beef medallion with foie gras sauce, served with gratin dauphinois ~ (24€)   

~ Roasted monkfish with saffron leek cream ~ (21€)

~ Veal sweetbreads with morel sauce ~ (23€) 

~ Gnocchi with tomato and parmesan cream ~ (21€)

Desserts (choice of)

~ Black Forest with raspberries, morello cherries and custard ~ (14€)

~ Rice pudding with salted butter caramel notes ~ (14€)

~ Floating island with red berries ~ (14€)

Cheese

~ Selection of cheeses ~ (11€)

Lunch Menu

Available at lunchtime, except Sunday
€23

  • Starter + dish of the day

  • OR
  • Dish of the day + dessert

Lunch Menu

Available at lunchtime, except Sunday
€29

  • Starter of the day

  • Dish of the day

  • Dessert of the day

Bucolic Menu

Available every day, lunch and dinner
€45

  • Starter from the menu

  • Main course from the menu

  • Dessert from the menu

Children’s Menu

Available every day, lunch and dinner
€15
  • Starter + main course OR Main course + dessert
  • Served in portions adapted for children.
Information & Reservations