Pengguna Tetamu
25 September 2023
We stayed at the Chateau Mercues for one night. The chateau is wonderful, beautifully restored with luxury rooms sited at the top of the hills surrounding Cahors. Ours overlooked the river Lot giving us panoramic views across the river to the hills and the city below. We also got a tour of the wonderful wine producing operation which is underneath the Chateau. The dining room, bar and lounge are all stylishly equipped and it was a shame that the weather didn't allow us to eat alfresco in the lovely courtyard or terrace, but the dining room was of a very high standard. BUT-the food was disappointing. There seemed to be no a la carte menu-if there was, we were never offered it, so we had a choice of the 150 eu 4 course meal, or the 200 eu 6 course meal. Now at that price, I would expect to be treated to a memorable meal, but unfortunately, none of the courses will linger in the memory. The vegetable terrine was nicely presented, but nothing special, while the monkfish was again unmemorable. I enjoyed the lamb in vervaine, but my companion said hers was a little tough. The poached pear dessert was beautifully presented , albeit with only a ring of pear on a chocolate base, probably not what we expected to see. Overall, the meal was slightly underwhelming. At the price, it struck me as being a meal for people who liked to be seen to be spending money, rather than a meal for people who enjoyed fine dining. It felt a bit like the 'emperor's clothes'-a meal that people could convince themselves was great rather than admit it was only slightly above average. Overall, I would stay at the Chateau again, as it is lovely but I would go into Cahors, to eat and get a better meal at a better price. 10/10-Hotel, 6-10 food
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