Fodor's Expert Review Hercule Poireau
No detective work is needed to find this popular spot—just follow the trail of local gourmands who make a beeline to this classic Périgord restaurant for its delicious cuisine and romantic ambience. Set in Périgeux's old town, you'll dine under vaulted stone walls almost as old as the Saint-Front cathedral a few steps away. Be sure to order the house-made foie gras served with passion fruit confiture or roasted duck breast with caramelized apples and cassis-"perfumed" spring vegetables. Everything here is homemade and seasonal so the menu changes frequently. Be sure to reserve ahead.
Quick Facts
2 rue de la Nation
Périgueux,
Nouvelle-Aquitaine
24000,
France
05–53–08–90–76
- Housemade foie gras served with passion fruit confiture
- One of the town's most popular restaurants (be sure to reserve ahead)
- To-die-for desserts