Auberge De Val Moureze

La Source

➤ 14 Grand rue, 34800 Villeneuvette, France

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"Very disappointed angry with this restaurant where we had a horrible lunch on November 1, 2023. Three of us had chosen redfish sea bream fillets as a main course. As soon as the plates arrived at the table, there was a strong smell of not fresh fish. From the first bite, the observation was the same for the 3 plates: a pronounced taste of ammonia made the dish inedible. We pointed this out (politely and discreetly, without causing a scandal) to the waitress. The dishes were returned to the kitchen and came back to us identical: strong smell and unbearable taste, we did not touch our plates. No questioning from the restaurant. The maître d' told us that this dish had been served that same day to many customers and that everyone had enjoyed it!... What followed was no better: distressing and uninteresting desserts. When paying the bill, no apology or commercial gesture from the restaurant. An address to avoid, it is certain that we will not return there! Service: 1 Location: 3"

Chez Eva

➤ route de Clermont, 34800 Moureze, France, Mourèze

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"What a gem ! If you are travelling in the Languedoc this summer, near to the Lac de Salagou, Clermont L'Herault or the mythical Cirque de Moureze, the restaurant Chez Eva at Moureze is a real gem.First, its location : adjacent to the celebrated Cirque de Moureze, it is a very very convenient stop-off point for geologists, geographers, anthropologists or simply walkers, ramblers, or tourists, for a beer, a coffee, lunch or dinner.Second, its site : in the medieval village of Moureze, it is situated on the principal road through this quiet, small but picturesque village. The restaurant is primarily outside in the garden in a haven of greenery, complemented by a patchwork of pebbles and stonework. Shaded from the blue sky of Provence by some large trees, there are a multitude of pastel coloured parasols to provide further added protection and the slight difference in levels provides a further intimate attraction (not inconvenient - see below wheelchairs).I passed by twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. The teams offering service had changed for the evening but both were welcoming, friendly, polite and professional. Eva offers both a 3-course fixed menu (with 2 choices) at 18 euros, an a la carte menu including vegetarian. I chose the a la carte menu on both occasions sampling for lunch the "seiches a la plancha" (17 euros) (squid done in a butter garlic sauce) accompanied by a cassolette of moules, sorry mussels, aioli and a side salad, washed down by 2 beers. With a small tip included, I left 25 euros. In the evening I again opted for an "a la carte fish" ( steaks, duck and salads along with pizzas are also available ) choosing the "gambas persillees au whisky" (gambas in parsley flambeed in whisky ) accompanied by rice and a creamy mayonnaise and a side salad. This time I quenched my thirst with a half litre of rose ( I can recommend Les Roses Domaine Farrieres at 12 euros ). However most of Eva's wine selection comes from the local vineyards and are normally of good quality, on average at 17 euros a bottle ( these are not Parisian prices !) or there are high quality wines en carafe at 12 euros a litre. I left 35 euros ( gambas at 20 euros, my wine at 12 euros and a small tip). All in all this was very very good value for money !I was not tempted by the starters nor the desserts (eg creme brulee, crumble, death by chocolate) but there is a wide choice of both.If you are lucky, Eva, the owner / hostess will prise herself away from the kitchen at the end of the evening and you will be entranced by her warm, magical and welcoming smile along with her English !This is a real gem. What's more not only are the location, site, welcome, service and food very good but toilets can often make or break a place. These are very bright, very clean and if required a discreet baby's nappy-changing area is available. The ultimate is that Eva has installed a Dyson Blade Hand-dryer. That is a recommendation in itself for any toilets in a French restaurant !Wheelchairs represent no problem as was demonstrated last night ... and should the blue sky of Provence give way at short notice to the summer storm there is suitable undercover accommodation.Try it ! A real gem ! C'est genial !Mike, Wales"