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Auberge de Chassignolles

Name: Auberge de Chassignolles
Address: Le Bourg, 43440 Chassignolles, France, Brioude, FR
Telephone: +33 4 71 76 32 36

A recognized French bistro in the Haut-Livradois region, driven by organic gardens and regional market sourcing.

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The story

Auberge de Chassignolles: A Local Bistro in Brioude's Quiet Village

The kitchen and its producers

The Brioude bistro Auberge de Chassignolles occupies a prominent position in the Haut-Livradois village of Chassignolles. Felix Reade and Jamie Smart now lead the kitchen after succeeding founder Peter Taylor. They source vegetables directly from an on-site garden and purchase proteins from Brioude and Ambert markets. This strict focus on regional ingredients defines their version of the modern bistro.

Seasonal plates and garden produce

The menu translates their organic ethos into classic bistro cooking. Toasted bread appears layered with duck liver mousse, brightened by fresh figs and sweet beetroot confit. Charred green beans and concentrated semi-dried tomatoes accompany a warm, clear vegetable broth. Crisp-skinned chicken arrives alongside roasted zucchini, whole roasted garlic, and a light herby cream.

The dining room and grounds

The stone building stands directly opposite a historic Roman church in the village center. Large windows frame the surrounding highland landscape while the interior maintains a relaxed, unpretentious layout. An outdoor terrace opens for al fresco dining when the weather turns favorable. Visitors often book extended summer stays to fully absorb the slower pace of the Auvergne countryside.

Recognition

Awards & accolades

2026

Le Fooding

Listed

Ambience

A glimpse inside

Details

At a glance

Le Fooding 2026 — Listed

Cuisines Bistro

Services Outdoor Seating

History

On the record

2026

Le Fooding — Listed

Once you arrive in Chassignolles, a village of 60 souls deep in the Haut-Livradois region, it’s impossible to miss this imposing inn owned by Peter Taylor, camped out across from the Roman church. After residencies featuring chefs from New Zealand (Mike Hazlewood), Norway (Thomas Haugstvedt), the US (Matthew Robertson) and Australia (Sebastian Myers), the Brit handed over the reins to his fellow countrymen Felix Reade and Jamie Smart (ex-St. John in London) for the 2020 season. Following in their predecessors’ footsteps, they went full steam ahead and followed the organic, local route, picking vegetables from the garden and sourcing other ingredients from the markets in Brioude or Ambert. The night we went for dinner, the menu featured delicious slices of toasted bread topped with a thick layer of duck liver mousse, decorated with fresh figs and beetroot confit; a translucent vegetable broth served warm with grilled beans and semi-dried tomatoes; juicy chicken breast with crispy skin, roasted zucchini, whole roasted garlic (incredible!) and a British-style herby cream sauce; before a slice of damson plum and frangipane tart that was even better than your grandma could make, paired with an outstanding raw milk ice cream! // A.S.

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Le Bourg, 43440 Chassignolles, France
Brioude, France
+33 4 71 76 32 36
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