Bodin Jean-francois - Gennes

NOT recommended for American tourists! As visitors to France, I understand Americans don't have a great reputation. Sometimes it's warranted sometimes it's just cultural differences. That said, my family and I went to dinner here for Christmas Eve based on their positive reviews and holiday availability. The treatment was appalling under the guise of French hospitality. My mother in law has a stomach condition so would not be eating due to the prix fixe menu my sister in law politely explained this. She lives here, is a teacher, and speaks fluently. This was not taken well, and the server complained to her that they shouldn't have given us that table and our hotel had booked our reservation for 6 etc. All besides the point because from a business perspective I understand how that kind of miscommunication can cause issues, BUT the server proceeded to later gossip to another table RIGHT next to our ours that Americans are so rude and explaining what had happened. This was all unsolicited (maybe she was friends with that table, but I do not consider that a valid excuse and we were extremely polite. We were at a table in the middle of the room, so uncomfortable because we felt like we couldn't even speak/smile. Other tables were staring at us after they also all overheard the server's conversation. Unless you're desperate for a meal on a holiday when most restaurants are closed, skip this one. We kept trying to keep the mood light as this was also my sister in law's birthday, but the food wasn't impressive enough to make up for the poor attitude and atmosphere. My braised beef was more than 1/3 tough fat and the sauce on the potatoes was too salty to eat (and I love salty! . Have to give at least 1 star so...prices are decent for a 3 course meal!

Wow, first time eating French cuisine and man I was surprised by the explosive flavours! We ordered the three course meal with the trio appetizer and the owner was very generous and threw in one of their new dishes for free! The three appetizer composed of duck liver, duck pate and a sushi. All of them were extremely well seasoned and delicious. Next on to the main course! I ordered the steak with fried veggies. There were three purée on the side as well, I can only identify one as truffle. The steak was cooked to perfection and was seasoned beautifully. One of the best steaks I have ever tasted. Now onto the dessert. I ordered the cheese cake, but it's more some cheese on a cracker? (Not to say it taste bad) The top was filled with fresh strawberries and the cheese part of the dessert was absolutely mind boggling, it was the perfect end to my lunch at this quite French town!

The place is warm. And the kitchen is creative and excellent! A very nice presentation of the plates. Delicious

Warm welcome, well-kept dishes on both decorative and gustative. A place where the pleasures of the palace cohabit a cocooning atmosphere.

In a refined atmosphere, a welcome and a menu of very high quality. To do without hesitation. respect for barrier actions