La Madeleine sur Saint-Benoit-Sur-Loire

19/04/2026: Excellent restaurant offering fine dishes in a pleasant setting with a very professional level of service, even for our group of 30 hikers.

07/04/2026: At first glance, the restaurant makes a very good impression. However, the first disappointment wasn't long in coming: the terrace, highly praised in the Michelin Guide, was only occupied by three small tables during our visit, all of which were already reserved – and this despite the forecast of 26 degrees Celsius. Oh well. Inside the restaurant, we were given a table in the back, even though the place was almost empty. The service was lacking. Our empty aperitif glass was cleared away last, and no one seemed to care whether we enjoyed our meal. And the food? Well-marketed, but the taste was, at best, average. What a shame!