The gourmet restaurant

Seduced by the charm of Le Florida, and inspired by the rich, fertile land and everything it produces, delighted by the small organic farmers of the region, most of them within five kilometres of the inn, Marc says :

“The Gers offers us a fabulous terroir – land where organic farming is essential – which gives us the opportunity to honour the noble local products, such as Noir de Bigorre pigs raised in natural meadows in the Pyrenees, Gers guinea fowl reared in the open and, of course, tender sucking lamb.”

Permaculture potagers are next door, and Marc himself chooses the fruit, flowers and old-fashioned vegetables, all grown with love. The rivers of Mirande supply freshwater shrimp; from the Adour Valley come black pearls of regional caviar; from Saint-Jean-de-Luz freshly caught fish… So many delectable treasures, lightly and simply cooked, always with aromatic herbs adding their dimension to our jus, bouillons and infusions.

In July and August, Le Florida serves meals outside, opposite the garden and the hen house where Sussex, Coucous, Cendrées and red hens roam. From the romantically lit terrace under the chestnut tree to the higher terrace with a view over the village of Castéra-Verduzan, the Chef and his team offer the rewarding experience of a fine meal surrounded by nature.

For the rest of the year, the auberge welcomes you indoors in lovely salons created by Baptiste Ramounéda, whose décor combines family treasures and curiosities in an elegant ambiance.