Cool Deal on a Hot DayAfter 10 days of unrelenting heat here in SW France, spent clearing and redesigning the garden, and building a deck, friends told us we needed a break one lunchtime and asked for ideas for a relaxing lunch. We’ve heard good things about the R’Naissant and decided to try it, particularly since it is only 10 minutes’ drive from our place. On arrival we were shown to a lovely cool shaded courtyard at the back of the restaurant, and offered the plat du jour for under €13 per head. This day’s choices were Onion Tart or help-yourself cold buffet, followed by steak (Robert’ had this and it was HUGE) or fricassee of chicken with chips and salad - not at all greasy, but delicious. Then we had home-made Isles Flottante (see pic) - a local favourite featuring soft cooked egg whites and creme anglaise (custard!). We demolished a litre of a pleasant chilled house white (for a very good price of €7) and coffees, with the total bill, including service of just under €69. I paid and told my friends the bill to pay their half, they assumed at first the total was their half-share The service was good, despite being a busy lunchtime and just 2 people coping with all of the restaurant, and it was as fast as you wanted it to be - next course was ready when we were, but no pressure to rush you. The temperature in the pleasant, flowery, fully-shaded courtyard was perfect for short sleeves, depite a full sun above,The only problem is that such a nice lunch as this slows down your home improvement plans no end, but hey - why are we here in the first place! We’ll be back, and very soon. Merci R’Naiissant for an excellent experience.