Revel was built in the 14th century and is a typical medieval fortified French town. The covered market square remains an important part of every day life. It has been voted one of the best markets in France. The food is very local and Saturdays are a way of sharing your culinary ideas, as well as, doing your shopping. Food is seasonal and produce 100 percent fresh.
The Languedoc is home to many of the world’s leading Michelin-starred chefs, such as Alaia Ducasse, Hélène Daroze, Pierre Koffman and Michel Bras, to name only a few. Rick Stein’s Canal du Midi is a wonderful gastronomic view of everything on offer.
Michelin-starred restaurants and more rustic local food, are in abundance.
Within a 20 minute drive from Litrone:
Auberge du Poids Public - Situated in a small hotel, the menu has all the local favourites and specialises in Cassoulet - a stew of local sausage and confit duck. St Felix Lauragais is a stunning bastide village and an evening walk is essential.
Cap de Castel -Charming rustic menu in a lovely garden setting.
Cuq en Terrasses - Daily changing menu with magnificent views of the countryside. Philippe and Andonis, run a charming small hotel and the food is fabulous. Do make the visit, booking is required.
Le Tirou - Castelnaudary - Lovely outdoor terrace serving local South West favourites -
30-40 Minutes Away - and worth the drive
Restaurant Michel Sarran - Fine dining Michelin-Star - Toulouse
Restaurant Le Cénacle - Fine dining Michelin Star - Toulouse
Chez Moi - lovely authentic Vietnamese gem - Toulouse
A sample of what Litrone has to offer…
Samples of Menus created by our Chef at Litrone, They are always happy to help with any dietary requirements and delighted to share their passion with fellow foodies!
Lunch:
Chilled Beetroot Soup with horseradish cream and pickled julienne beetroot
BBQ Grilled prawns garnished with chilli, ginger & garlic butter
Salmon, orange and spiralized courgette salad
Grilled broccoli, feta, almond & golden raisin salad
Caramelised endive, parmesan & mache salad
Cookies and a selection of homemade ice cream
A selection of Market Cheeses
Dinner
Beef carpaccio, onion purée, pickled red cabbage ‘slaw’, hazelnuts & crispy shallots
Veal fillet with celeriac puree, remoulade and jus
Duck Fat Roast Potatoes
Zucchini frites, minted petit pois and baby carrots
Fig soufflé with truffle honey
Lunch
Chilled Courgette and lemon soup with basil pesto
Grilled Tuna with spring onions, baby new potatoes, shaved green beans and Chorizo vinaigrette
Penne pasta with aubergine, sundried tomato and artichoke and capers
Radicchio and rocket salad with sundried tomatoes
A selection of market cheeses served with home made bread and figs from the garden
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Dinner
Taiwan of trout served with red onion, cornichons, cucumber and crispy potato tuile
Pan Roasted Monkfish with curry spice, garlic hummus and pearl barley risotto
Braised fennel with orange and balsamic dressing
Chocolate nemesis cake, crème fraiche sorbet, berries & mint
