Everyone has their ‘local’ for an ‘honest food’ meal. la Vallee, Cornusson, is my lunchtime local
Only 1,9 kilometres from home, this restaurant offers a five course meal, a litre of wine (red / rose / white) each, plus the customary bread and water, all for €13-00 (GBP10-82) (ZAR121-05).
One starts off with a delicious soup, then a salad: usually with chopped ham, fish or roquefort cheese. Then the main course is a steak, or fish or pork or guinea fowl (pintade), or chicken – with chips or vegetables. Thereafter one is served a plate with three different cheeses. Then comes dessert and, afterwards, coffee.
This might explain why one needs a siesta after lunch here. Of course, that means that lunch is the main meal of the day. (And then I have enough energy for a late afternoon cycle.)
This picture of Cornusson was taken at least fifteen years ago. (I scanned it today from a postcard.) The pool has now been covered up as the owners don’t want the hassle of having a full-time lifeguard on duty during the summer months.
The resturant is situated to the left of the top corner of the swimming pool.
Tel: 05 63 67 06 80
Cornusson - Restaurant de la Vallee
