L'Auberge du Vieux Douelle sur Douelle

Always a real pleasure and a treat

We stumbled upon it by chance while coming to Douelle for a wedding. After a disappointing experience with Booking.com, we were finally able to find somewhere to stay, eat, and relax. The inn has a bit of a history, but it retains that charm that makes it so appealing. Malique, your wife, Claude, and the team, thank you for being there that evening. Your kindness, friendliness, and excellent service truly made our three-night stay special. I hope to run into you again someday, even just to share a drink. Go there without hesitation; I love this place!

The welcome was as pleasant as ever, and the servers were very friendly. However, having been there before, I expected something different from the meal. The meat was tough, the portions small, and the dessert unremarkable. It wasn't a feast for the eyes, and as a result, it was expensive.

We came on a Sunday at lunchtime to celebrate a birthday and received a very warm welcome, as usual. A seat by the fireplace was more than pleasant 😀 The homemade cuisine is excellent and refined. Special mention for the meat, which is of exceptional quality. I recommend it 200%! I can't wait for summer to enjoy the terrace 🥰

We went for lunch with my 15-month-old daughter today and it was perfect! Very little wait, absolutely excellent food, and very welcoming and friendly staff! All in a truly charming setting. I highly recommend it!

In an unusual setting, this is a fantastic place, both in terms of food and service. I highly recommend it.

We stumbled upon "Chez Malique" by chance. Once inside, we were warmed by the crackling fireplace in the center of this magnificent vaulted cellar that serves as a dining room. The delicious aroma of grilled meat immediately whetted our appetites. With the menu in hand, it was difficult to choose, as there were so many succulent and tempting dishes. Fortunately, the staff came to our rescue; they are incredible! It was busy, and they took the time to explain the menu to us, telling us about their local produce and traditions. On their recommendation, we opted for the calf's head and the caramelized suckling pig. What a treat, both for the eyes and the palate! The portions were as generous as the owner himself, a former rugby player with a heart of gold. He spoke to us about the challenges of his profession and the family passion that drives this place, a way of life they have instilled in their cooking for generations. Moreover, the picture was complete when we had the pleasure of meeting the mother, who shared her favorite places to buy local products and gave us a few family recipe secrets. In an instant, we felt like part of the family. During a conversation, we mentioned the famous "pastis," and the owner offered us a generous slice so we wouldn't leave this charming, unpretentious inn. The wine steward gave us excellent advice. In short, as you can see, Le Vieux Douelle is still an inn where it's wonderful for a traveler to stop and receive genuine French hospitality. Thank you to the whole team for your wonderful welcome; we will definitely be back. Best regards.

We had a wonderful evening in a fantastic setting! The staff was amazing! We can't wait to come back to try all the dishes 👍👍👍👏👏

Incredible food, their Caesar salad is a pure delight 🤤 and their desserts 🤌🏻 while the atmosphere is warm and friendly and the staff are well qualified